Port Blair, the capital
city of the Andaman Islands, consisting of more
than 572 islands and islets is spread over 8,249
sq kms of the Indian Ocean. It's that rare phenomenon:an
unspoilt beach resort, whose principal attractions
are the clear sapphire waters of the sea, the
golden shores, the breathtaking coral formations,
the flora and fauna, the endlessly fascinating
marine life and the native people.
More than 90% of the islands are dense forests
and the bright green of the tropical vegetation
gives the islands an emerald glow. The rustle
of salt-laden winds through the coconut trees,
the rush and murmur of the ceaseless waves, the
rich melodies of birdsong… are all that
disturb nature's tranquility.
To water sports enthusiasts, the Andaman Islands
lay out a rich spread of para-sailing, scuba
diving, snorkeling and kayaking.
Climate is tropical and humid,
with a gentle breeze blowing at all times. The
weather is generally pleasant, with Mean Min
Temp 23°C and Mean Max Temp 30°C.
Clothing :
Cottons throughout the year.
Best time to visit :
October to March.
Island Tourism Festival : A fifteen day long
festival is organized during December &
January.
Port Blair is connected both by air and sea
from Calcutta and Chennai.
Journey time
By air :
2 hours.
By sea :
ex Chennai - 60 hrs, ex Calcutta - 66 hrs
ENTRY FORMALITIES
Foreigners
Foreigners require a permit
to stay in the Islands, which can be easily
obtained on arrival at Port Blair, from the
immigration authorities, for 30 days stay. This
can be extended for another 15 days with permission.
Permits can also be obtained from Indian Mission
overseas, Foreigners Registration offices at
Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Calcutta and the
immigration authorities at the airports at Delhi,
Mumbai, Chennai and Calcutta.
Permitted
places for Night halt are
South Andaman Island (except Jarwa Reserve)
Middle Andaman Island (except Jarwa Reserve)
Little Andaman Island (except Jarwa Reserve)
Neil Island
Havelock Island
Long Island
Diglipur
Baratang
Island in the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National
Park
(excluding Islands - Boat Hobday, Twin, Tarmugli,
Malay and Pluto)
North Passage
Permitted
places for Day halt
Cinque Island
Ross Island
Narcondum Island
Interview Island
Brother Island
Sister Island
Barren Island - can be visited on board vessels
only.
Indians
Indian Nationals need no
permit to visit Andaman. However, visiting tribal
areas of Andaman and Nicobar Districts is prohibited
and the Deputy Commissioner, Andaman District,
Port Blair against application on prescribed
form, grants permits only in exceptional cases.
Hotel Sinclairs Bay View,
Port Blair
Located right on the Bay
of Bengal, Hotel Sinclairs Bay View is Port
Blair's only hotel to offer a spectacular ocean
view from every room, while blending delightfully
with the surrounding landscape. What better
base from which to enjoy the coastal and marine
delights that abound in the Andamans! Whether
holidaying, honeymooning or conferencing, your
time in this group of islands will be unforgettable…
and even more so when you stay at Hotel Sinclairs
Bay View.
Hotel
Sinclairs Bay View,Port Blair
South Point, Port Blair
Andaman Islands 744106
Telephone :
(03192) 227824 / 227937
pblsinbview@sancharnet.in
