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(06 Nights / 07 Days) Port Blair 3N - Havelock Island 2N - Neil Island 1N + Baratang + Elephant Beach + Wandoor

Day 01: Arrival - Cellular Jail + Light & Sound Show
Arrival at Port Blair in the afternoon and transfer to respective Hotel. After lunch visit the National Memorial - Cellular Jail, Designed especially for solitary confinement it earned the Islands the dreaded name of Kala Pani. The Cellular Jail has a pride of place in India’s freedom struggle. Many a stalwart were imprisoned here. Declared a national memorial, this three storey prison constructed by Britishers in 1906, is a pilgrimage destination for freedom fighters. This colossal edifice has mutely witnessed the most treacherous of inhumane atrocities borne by the convicts, who were mostly freedom fighters.
In the evening witness the enthralling Sound and Light Show at Cellular Jail - where the heroic saga of the Indian freedom struggle is brought alive. The Light and Sound Show provides you with a vivid experience of its strong association with the freedom fighters and their struggle for independence. Stay Overnight at Port Blair.

Day 02: Havelock Island - Radhanagar Beach (Departure Time 0600 Hrs)
Today after breakfast you will be transferred to Jetty. Head to Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island) on board Cruise connecting the two islands! Havelock, about 54 kilometers northeast of Port Blair, the Island is a hidden jewel. Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island) is a serene tropical island encompassing about 86 square kilometers. Its clear waters are rated among the best in the world for snorkeling and scuba diving. Close to 1000 different species of marine life inhabit the waters of the Andaman Islands. Scuba divers can see nudibranchs, sea slugs and snails, varieties of ghost pipe fish, jaw fish and a number of different crustaceans of all shapes and sizes. With its serene beaches, 40 meters visibility underwater, colorful coral reefs and ‘far from the maddening crowd’ appeal, Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island) has emerged as a dream destination among discerning travelers. Arrive at Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island) Jetty, you are met and assisted by our representative. Board the waiting vehicles and drive for Radhanagar Beach (or Beach No. 7) is the jewel in the crown of Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island) Island. Located on the western side of the island, it stands away from the cluster. The glorious white sand beach shot to global fame when Time magazine (in 2004) rated it as the finest in Asia. With lush tropical forest rising on a hill to one side, the draw of this white sand beach has steadily grown in the legion of avid beach buffs. A wide beach that runs over a few kilometers, Radhanagar is simply stunning. It lends itself to a variety of activities. Transfer to the Hotel in Havelock. Stay Overnight at Havelock.

Day 03: Havelock Island - Elephant beach 
After breakfast at the Hotel, we will proceed to Elephant beach (One session of Snorkeling will be included in the Package with Snorkeling Gears) in a sharing fibre speed boat. Just 30 Minutes by Boat, This beach offers snorkelers calm blue shallow waters and is the perfect spot for beginner snorkelers. It’s also a great place to just spend time lazing on the beach. The beach is very scenic with fallen trees and white sand giving the photographer some beautiful pictures to take back home.  The reef here starts very close to shore at a depth of about 1 metre. The large reef is mostly made up of hard coral and has plenty of marine life. Later drop back to Hotel. Overnight Stay in Havelock. 


Day 04: Havelock Island - Neil Island. (Check out time 0800 hrs)
After an early breakfast we check out from our Hotel in Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island) and proceed towards the Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island) Jetty to take the Ferry to Shaheed Dweep (Neil Island). After check-in at hotel, proceed for sightseeing of this lush green Island is known for its plantations and tropical forests. Shaheed Dweep (Neil Island) dwells with lust green surroundings of paddy fields, banana plantations and tropical trees. It occupies an area of 18.9 square kilometres (7.3 Square Miles). The island is located 40 kilometres (25 miles) east of Port Blair, the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Pristine sandy beaches at Sitapur, Bharatpur and Laxmanpur are some of the best beaches to explore. It is quite a heaven for Bag packer traveller. The breath taking view of sea and the lusting greeneries in the island is really rejuvenating and enjoyable for enthusiastic travellers. Return to hotel. Stay Overnight at Shaheed Dweep (Neil Island).

Day 05: Return to Port Blair from Neil Island. (Check out time 0800 hrs)
Morning at leisure. Later in the afternoon or as per Ferry timing, we will transfer you to Shaheed Dweep (Neil Island) Jetty to take the return ferry to Port Blair. Arrive at Port Blair Jetty, you will be met and assisted by our representative. Board the waiting vehicles and drive to your pre booked Hotel. After Check In, relax at the Hotel. Spend the Rest of the day at Leisure. Stay Overnight at Port Blair.

Day 06: Baratang Island day trip - Limestone caves (Closed on Monday & National Holidays – ETD at 0430 Hrs)
Early in the morning, we proceed for a thrilling full day experience of Baratang Island .The journey by road (110Kms – 3 Hours and 30 Minutes) which holds the nature’s best treasures gifted to the Islands. Limestone caves a must see point for nature lovers & leisure travellers alike. The Road journey from Port Blair to Baratang involves crossing through creeks and dense equatorial forest.  This involves a fascinating mangrove creek journey by fibre Speed boats. After getting down from the boat, trek through a small village and Mangrove Forest to reach the Lime stone caves. These ancient caves are located about 30 minutes (by sea) away from Baratang jetty. A wonderful journey by boat to the limestone caves through the creek lined on either side by mangroves. Return to Port Blair in the evening. Stay Overnight in Port Blair. (Photography is not allowed in the Jungle Area)

Day 07: Wandoor Beach - Departure. (Check out time 0800 hrs)
After Breakfast proceed to Wandoor Beach, 30kms ride from Port Blair city through the Tsunami affected area, once used to be paddy land now fully covered with water resembles like a lake, one can have a glimpse of migrated wet land birds, now become an attraction for birds watchers.
Drop at Airport. Return home with memories of a wonderful holiday.
End of Tour.

The Tour Cost Includes:

  • Transportation: Airport Transfers and Sightseeing as per the above-itinerary by AC Vehicle like Scorpio / Xylo / Ertiga / Tavera / Datsun GO or similar at Port Blair & AC Vehicle like Sumo/ Enjoy/ Ertiga / similar at Havelock& Neil island and not at disposal (01 vehicle.
  • CPAI: - Daily Breakfast; MAPAI: - Daily Breakfast &Dinner; APAI: - Daily Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
  • All kind of transport and luxury Taxes.
  • Assistance at all arrival and departure points.
  •  All other specified expenses and activities.
  • To and fro tickets to Havelock and Neil Island by AC Green Ocean / Sea Link Adventure / Bhagya Express / similar (Economy / Base Category Seats). Please scroll down for Higher Category Seat supplement in Green Ocean and Makruzz& ITT Majestic).
  • Entry permits/Entry tickets/Boat tickets/Ferry tickets wherever required.
  • Parking Charges.  

The Tour Cost does not include:

  • Cost for supplementary service, optional Tours, Up-gradation Charges, Guide, Additional Sightseeing entrance fees.
  • Guide at Cellular Jail and Ross Island will cost extra.
  • Cost for Airfare, Train fare, Insurance Premiums, Rafting Charges.
  • Cost for service provided on a personal request.
  • Cost for personal expenses such as laundry, bottled water, soft drinks, incidentals, porter charges, tips etc.
  • Activity charges, Scuba, Jet Ski, Snorkeling etc., until and unless mentioned in the inclusions
  • Cost for any other service not mentioned under the “Cost Includes” head.
  • Difference in cost arising due to change in Taxes by the Government which will have to be collected directly ON ARRIVAL.
  • Difference in cost arising due to extra usage of vehicle, other than scheduled & mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Difference in cost arising due to mishaps, political unrest, natural calamities like - landslides, road blockage, etc. In such case extra will have to be paid on the spot by the guest directly.
  • Camera Fee ( Still or Movie)

Terms and Conditions:

  • Subject to weather conditions and availability of Ferry Tickets and other Conditions, the itinerary may be shuffled (For final itinerary please contact our Operation team 02 days prior arrival).
  • Confirmation of Hotel and Inter Island Ferry Tickets will be subject to availability at the time of Booking (No Rooms Blocked).In case the rooms are not available then similar category rooms in similar hotels will be provided.
  • Rates subject to change if the Hotel or the Room category quoted is not available at the time of Booking.
  •  All water activities are subject to weather conditions.
  • India Tours and Travels reserves the right to change/modify or terminate the offer anytime at its own discretion and without any prior notice.
  • Ferry sailing is subject to weather conditions. Alternate arrangements will be made in case sailing does not take place due to weather or payload restriction. However, India Tours and Travels will not be responsible for refunding any amount due to non-sailing of ferry and will be governed by our cancellation policy. The itinerary flow is subject to change.

 HOTELS   USED

 PORT BLAIR

 HAVELOCK

 NEIL ISLAND

 ECONOMY   HOTEL

Hotel Velocity ( Ac Std ) / Hotel Western Park ( AC Std ) / Similar

Hotel Radha Krishna Resorts ( AC Std Cottage – Only DBL Occupancy / No Extra Mattress ) / Hotel Gold Star Beach Resorts( AC Semi Dlx Dbl ) / Hotel Moon Lit Sands ( AC Std Dbl) / Hotel Shangri las ( NAC STD Cottage ) /  Similar

Hotel Amulya ( AC Std DBL ) / Hotel Neha Palace ( AC STD ) / Similar

 STANDARD   HOTELS

Hotel Shreesh (AC Deluxe Exec )/ Hotel Mainak ( AC Std ) / Similar

Hotel Shangri Las ( AC Std Cottage ) / Hotel Radha Krishna Resorts ( Ac Deluxe Cottage) / Hotel Blue Ocean Resorts – Radhanagar Beach ( AC Deluxe DBL ) / Hotel Gold Star Beach Resorts ( AC Deluxe ) / Similar

Hotel Amulya ( AC Std DBL ) /Hotel Neha Palace / Similar

 DELUXE   HOTELS

Hotel Aparupa Ambience ( AC Exec ) / Hotel Blue Mmarlin ( AC Premium Dbl) / Hotel Haywizz ( AC Premium ) / Hotel Airport ( AC Premier or AC Executive) / Hotel G B Oceania ( Ac Deluxe ) / Hotel De Marina ( AC Deluxe City View ) /  Hotel Da Bay Inn ( AC STD Sea Facing) / Hotel Islanders Inn ( AC Std ) / similar

Hotel Blue Bird Resorts ( AC Deluxe) / Hotel Haywizz Havelock Beach Resorts ( AC Premium Pool View) / Hotel The Ocean Blue ( AC Deluxe) / The Ocean Tree ( AC Deluxe) /  Hotel Gold India Beach Resorts ( AC VIP Room ) / Similar

Hotel Pearl Park Beach Resorts ( NAC Std Cottage – Extra Mattress not allowed) / Hotel Exotica Squares ( AC STD King )   / Similar

 SUPERIOR   HOTELS – 01

Hotel TSG Grand ( AC Deluxe) / Hotel Shompen ( AC Deluxe) / Hotel Aparupa Ambience ( AC Deluxe ) /Hotel J  ( AC Deluxe) / Hotel Haywizz ( AC Deluxe) /  Hotel GB Oceania ( Ac Super Deluxe)/ Hotel N K Grand Days ( AC Royal Exec ) /  / Hotel Hill Top International ( AC Deluxe ) / Hotel Blue Mmarlin ( AC Deluxe Dbl) / Similar

Hotel Holiday Inn Beach Havelock ( AC Havelock Plaza) / Hotel Havelock Holiday Beach Resorts ( AC Studio Garden View) / Hotel NK Eco Resorts ( AC Deluxe Cottage ) / Hotel Dolphin Resorts ( AC Deluxe) / Hotel Virgin Beach Resorts ( AC Deluxe Cottage ) / Hotel Joye Grand ( AC Grand Luxury Suite) / Hotel Gold India Beach Resorts ( AC Suite ) / Similar

Hotel Pearl Park Beach Resorts ( AC Std Cottage ) /Hotel Reef Valley Resorts ( AC Deluxe) /  Similar

 SUPERIOR   HOTELS – 02

Hotel TSG Grand ( AC Super Deluxe)/ Hotel TSG Emerald( AC Deluxe) / Hotel J ( AC Premier ) / Hotel Airport ( AC Suite ) / Hotel Megapode Nest ( AC Bamboo Cottage ) /  Hotel Shompen ( AC Executive DBL ) / Hotel SR Castle ( AC Super Deluxe) /   Similar

Hotel TSG BLUE ( AC Cluster ) / Hotel Symphony Palms Beach Resorts ( AC Casa Grande ) / Hotel Aparupa Sands Marina ( AC Exec Cottage ) / Hotel Holiday Inn Beach ( AC Lagoon Plaza) /  Hotel Havelock Holiday Beach Resorts ( AC Modern Margin Sea Facing ) / Hotel Havelock Country Homes ( AC English Cottage Deluxe) / The Ocean Tree ( AC Villa) /  Hotel Wild Orchid ( AC Classic ) / Hotel Havelock Island Beach Resorts ( AC Deluxe Cottage) / Hotel Haywizz Havelock Beach Resorts ( AC Deluxe Room with Private Pool ) /  Similar

Hotel Holiday Inn Beach ( AC Neil Plaza ) / Hotel Pearl Park Beach Resorts ( AC Sup Deluxe Cottage )/ Similar

 LUXURY   HOTEL – 01

Hotel Silver Spring ( AC Deluxe) / Hotel Mansha Regency ( AC Deluxe) / Hotel Comfort Inn Blue Waves ( AC Deluxe ) / Hotel Keys Aquagreen ( AC Keys Room ) / Hotel Sea Princess ( AC Std Garden View ) / Similar

Hotel Coral Reef Resorts ( Ac Coral Premium) / Hotel Symphony Palms Beach Resorts ( AC Havelock Cottage  )  / similar

 Hotel TSG Aura  ( AC Beach Villas )/Hotel Summer Sands Beach Resorts ( AC Casa Earth ) / Holiday Inn Beach ( AC Lagoon Vista ) / Similar

 LUXURY   HOTEL – 02

Hotel Keys Aqua Green ( AC Keys Indulge Room ) / Hotel Sea Shells ( AC Std ) /  Hotel Peerless Sarovar Resorts ( AC Superior Sea View) / Hotel Sea Princess ( AC Deluxe DBL ) / Hotel Sentinel ( AC Premiere) /   Similar

Hotel Sea Shells ( AC Chalet ) / Hotel Munjoh Ocean Resorts ( AC Luxury Villa) /Hotel Barefoot Resorts ( AC Tented Cottage ) /Hotel Coral Reef Resorts ( AC Coral Deluxe ) / Hotel Havelock Island Beach Resorts ( AC Suite Cottage ) / Hotel Sandyy Waves Beach Resorts ( AC Premium ) /  Hotel Silver Sands Beach Resorts ( AC Andaman Villa) /  Similar 

Hotel Sea Shells ( AC Cottage ) / Hotel Summer Sands Beach Resorts ( AC Casa Air ) / Hotel Silver Sands Beach Resorts ( AC Neil Panorama ) /   Similar

 PREMIUM   HOTEL – 01

Hotel Keys Aqua Green ( AC Studio) / Hotel Sea Shells ( AC Deluxe ) / Hotel Peerless Resorts ( AC Cottage Sea View) /  Hotel Sentinel ( AC Deluxe) /   Similar

Hotel Munjoh Ocean Resorts ( AC Ocean Suite ) / Hotel Sea Shells ( AC Havelock Cabana) / Hotel Havelock Island Beach Resorts ( AC Luxury Suite Cottage) / Hotel Barefoot Resorts( AC Nicobari Cottage )/ Hotel Sandyy Waves Beach Resorts ( AC Superior ) / Hotel Silver Sands Beach Resorts ( AC Andaman Cottage )  /Similar

Hotel Sea Shells ( AC Cottage ) /Hotel Summer Sands Beach Resorts ( AC Casa Air ) / Hotel Silver Sands Beach Resorts ( AC Neil Panorama ) / Similar

 PREMIUM   HOTEL – 02

Hotel Munjoh Island House ( AC Emerald Suites )/ Hotel Fortune Resorts Bay Island ( AC STD Garden View )/ Hotel Sentinel ( AC Luxury Room ) /  Similar

Hotel Barefoot Resorts ( AC Andaman Villa ) / Hotel Munjoh Ocean Suite ( AC Pool Suites) / Hotel Coral Reef Resorts ( AC Coral Suite) / Hotel Silver Sands Beach Resorts ( AC Andaman Lagoon ) / Similar

Hotel Sea Shells ( AC Neil Lagoon) / Hotel Sea Shells Shamshara ( AC Lagoona Pool View) / Hotel Silver Sands Beach Resorts ( AC Neil Regal Villa  ) / Similar

(The above Hotel List is subject to revision if the Hotels decide to change the rates)

 

CATEGORY PER PERSON RATES

 

02 PAX

 

04 PAX

 

06 PAX

EXTRA ADLUT / CHILD WITH BED

CHILD WITH NO BED (5-12 YRS)

 

CHILD (1-5 YRS)

ECONOMY HOTELS

22900

19600

18900

11200

10600

6200

MAP SUPP.

2700

STANDARD HOTELS

23500

20200

19500

11600

10900

6200

MAP SUPP.

2700

DELUXE HOTELS

26300

23100

22400

15400

14000

6200

MAP SUPP.

4000

SUPERIORHOTELS-01

29700

26400

25800

16400

14500

6200

MAP SUPP.

4200

SUPERIORHOTELS-02

36800

33600

32900

20500

16900

6200

MAP SUPP.

5300

LUXURY HOTELS

46500

43200

42600

29200

18000

6200

MAP SUPP.

8000

PREMIUM HOTELS -01

53000

49800

49100

30900

19100

6200

MAP SUPP.

7800

PREMIUM HOTELS -02

60800

57500

56900

28200

20400

6200

MAP SUPP.

7800

VALIDITY: 1st April 2020 TO 15Th Sept 2020.

Supplement Cost for Higher Category in Green Ocean Cruise and Makruzz
Green Ocean:
From Economy to Luxury Seats: Rs 250 per person per way
From Economy to Royal Seats: Rs 400 per person per way

Makruzz / ITT Majestic / Similar :

Premium Seats: Rs 250 per person per way
Deluxe Seats: Rs 800 per person per way
Royal Seats: Rs 2000 per person per way

Supplement Cost for Water Sports and Activities :( Subject to weather Condition)
Note - The rates are subject to change without prior notice.

  • Snorkeling at North Bay ½ mask 1000/- per head
  • Snorkeling at North Bay full mask 1500/- per head
  • Snorkeling: 1200/- per head with floating device, equipment and guide (Elephant Beach)
  • Dolphin Ride: glass bottom ride for ½ hrs 2500 /-per head
  • Under Water Sea-walk – 3500/- per head 
  • Glass bottom boat: 500/- per head 
  • Scuba diving: 3500/- per head with Photo CD and Dive Certificate
  • Jet Ski: 500/- per head 
  • Banana ride / Speed boat: 500/- per head 
  • Semi Sub Marine 1 hrs: 1900/- per head 
  • GST 5 % Applicable on Supplement Bill

Andaman and Nicobar Islands, union territory, India, consisting of two groups of islands at the south eastern edge of the Bay of Bengal. The peaks of a submerged mountain range, the Andaman Islands and their neighbours to the south, the Nicobar Islands, form an arc stretching southward for some 620 miles (1,000 km) between Myanmar (Burma) and the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. The arc constitutes the boundary between the Bay of Bengal to the west and the Andaman Sea to the east. Port Blair (on South Andaman Island) is the territorial capital.

Situated on the ancient trade route between India and Myanmar, the Andamans were visited by the navy of the English East India Company in 1789, and in 1872 they were linked administratively by the British to the Nicobar Islands. The two sets of islands became a union territory of the Republic of India in 1956. The territory has for more than a century been recognized for its indigenous communities, which have ardently avoided extensive interaction with ethnic outsiders. In 2004 the islands drew global attention when they were severely damaged by a large tsunami that had been triggered by an earthquake in the Indian Ocean near Indonesia. Area 3,185 square miles (8,249 square km). Pop. (2011) 379,944.

Located on the trade routes from India to East Asia, the Andaman and Nicobar island groups have been known from earliest times. The 7th-century Chinese Buddhist monk I-ching, the Arab travellers of the 9th century, and Marco Polo(c. 1254–1324) are among those who mentioned the islands. The name Andaman most likely is derived from the name of the monkey god of Hindu mythology, Hanuman. The name Nicobar probably derives from the Tamil word nakkavaram (“land of the naked”). The British first surveyed the Andaman Islands in 1789 in search of a place to establish a penal colony for offenders from British India. Such a colony was established in 1790 but was abandoned just a few years later. In the mid-19th century, concern over native attacks on shipwrecked crews and the need for a penal settlement after the Indian Mutiny (1857–58) led the British to return to the Andamans. In 1858 they founded a new penal colony, named Port Blair. It was during a visit to Port Blair that Lord Mayo, viceroy of India (1869–72), was murdered by a convict in 1872. Meanwhile, the Danish, who had been the claimants of the Nicobar Islands—the ownership of which had since the 17th century shifted variously between France, Denmark, Austria, and Great Britain—relinquished their rights to the territory to the British in 1868. The population of the region, particularly of the Andamans, was greatly changed by the settlement of convicts from the mainland and, beginning in the 1950s, of numerous refugees, especially from East Pakistan (since 1971, Bangladesh). Japanese forces occupied both the Andaman and Nicobar island groups from 1942 to 1945 (during World War II); after the British recaptured the islands, the penal colony in the Andamans was abolished. Administration of the Andamans and Nicobars was passed to India when it gained independence in 1947. The Andaman Cellular Jail, where Indian political prisoners were held, was declared a national monument in 1979. In 2004 the Andaman and Nicobar island groups were struck by a tremendous tsunami that had been generated by an earthquake in the Indian Ocean near Sumatra, Indonesia. The inundation left thousands of people dead and many more displaced. The lower-lying Nicobars were most severely affected, with significant portions of some of those islands submerged by the tidal wave.

Land : The Andamans more than 300 islands. North, Middle, and South Andaman, known collectively as Great Andaman, are the main islands; others include Landfall Island, Interview Island, the Sentinel Islands, Ritchie’s Archipelago, and Rutland Island. Little Andaman in the south is separated from the Nicobar Islands by the Ten Degree Channel, which is about 90 miles (145 km) wide. The Nicobars consist of 19 islands. Among the most prominent are Car Nicobar in the north; Camorta, Katchall, and Nancowry in the centre of the chain; and Great Nicobar in the south. About 90 miles to the southwest of Great Nicobar lies the northwestern tip of Sumatra, Indonesia.

Relief and Drainage : Both the Andaman and Nicobar groups are part of a great island arc, formed by the above-sea extensions of submarine ridges of the Rakhine Mountains and the Patkai Range to the north and the Mentawai Ridge (the peaks of which form the Mentawai Islands of Indonesia) to the south. The highest elevation is 2,418 feet (737 metres) at Saddle Peak on North Andaman, followed by Mount Thullier at 2,106 feet (642 metres) on Great Nicobar and Mount Harriet at 1,197 feet (365 metres) on South Andaman. In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, there were volcanic eruptions on Barren Island in the northern Andamans. Formed of sandstone, limestone, and shale of Cenozoic age (i.e., formed during the past 65 million years), the terrain of the Andamans is rough, with hills enclosing narrow longitudinal valleys. Flat land is scarce and is confined to a few valleys, such as the Betapur on Middle Andaman and Diglipur on North Andaman. Perennial rivers are few. The coral-fringed coasts of the islands are deeply indented, forming safe harbours and tidal creeks. The terrain of the Nicobars is more  than that of the Andamans. Some of the Nicobar Islands, such as Car Nicobar, have flat coral-covered surfaces with offshore coral formations that prevent most ships from anchoring. Other islands, such as Great Nicobar, are hilly and contain numerous fast-flowing streams. Great Nicobar is the only island in the territory with a significant amount of fresh surface water.

Climate : The climate of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is tropical but is moderated by sea breezes. Temperatures typically rise from the low 70s F (about 23 °C) into the mid-80s F (about 30 °C) daily throughout the year. The territory receives roughly 120 inches (3,000 mm) of rain annually, brought mainly by the southwest monsoon, which blows from May through September, and by the tropical cyclones that follow in October and November. In the Nicobars, Great Nicobar receives considerably more rain than the other islands. The Andamans have long provided meteorological data for shipping in the Bay of Bengal; a reporting station was in operation at Port Blair as early as 1868.

Plant and Animal Life : The great majority of the area of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is covered with dense tropical forest, which supports a broad spectrum of flora and fauna. The dominant tree species include narra (also called Andaman redwood, or padauk; Pterocarpus dalbergioides) and various large trees of the family Dipterocar paceae. The harbours and tidal creeks often are surrounded by mangrove swamps. Many species of tree ferns of the family Cyatheaceae are found in the Nicobars but not in the Andamans. The islands are inhabited by only a few dozen species of terrestrial and marine mammals, a number of which—such as the Andaman wild pig (Sus scrofa andamanensis)—are endemic to the region. Other common mammals include macaques, spotted deer, civets, shrews, whales, dolphins, and dugongs (Dugong dugon). The territory is home to more than 200 species of birds, including many endemic varieties. Numerous types of snakes and lizards inhabit the forests, and saltwater crocodiles, fish, turtles, and sea snakes are abundant in the coastal waters. Many species of flora and fauna have yet to be documented systematically.