Going Places

Andaman Escapade

The Andaman has several places of historical interest including the Cellular Jail, Chatham Island and Ross Island. The infamous Cellular Jail is a three-storied prison constructed by the British in 1906. Its name originated from the individual cells for solitary confinement of prisoners.

Of interest to nature lovers is the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park covering an area of 281.5 square kilometres. Made of open sea, creeks and fifteen small and large islands, one can view rare corals and underwater marine life through glass bottom boats. Scuba diving and snorkelling activities are another attraction here.

Among the beaches in the Andaman, Corbyn's Cove Beach is one of the most picturesque. Other beaches which are examples of nature untouched by pollution are the Radhanagar and Vijaynagar Beach in Havelock.

The Cinque Island lures tourists with its underwater coral gardens and unspoiled beaches. Neil Island is known as the vegetable bowl of the Andamans. The Andamans also has other islands which such as Long Island, Little Andaman Island, and Viper Island which hold their unique attraction to tourists.

With activities like trekking, Island camping, snorkelling, scuba diving and other water sports for the adventure tourists and pristine beaches for honeymooners, the Andaman has something for everyone.

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Travel Money Tips

There are different methods of carrying money such as Travellers Cheques, Cash and Debit or Credit Cards. Take a combination of all three instead of relying on just one method of payment.

Travellers Cheques: They are the most widely accepted instrument around the world and the best in terms of replacement if they are stolen or lost. They should be obtained in a variety of small and large denominations. Considered the safest method of carrying large amounts of money while travelling, they often get a better exchange rate compared to cash.

Cash: Some amount of the money should be taken in cash, at least around ten to twenty thousand rupees depending on the duration of travel. American dollars are the most widely accepted currency. Have a wide variety of denominations of currency which can come in handy to pay for a taxi ride and so on.

Credit Cards: These can turn out to be a lifeline for travellers. Use your credit card for emergencies or the occasional luxury. Do not depend on them for daily expenses. Keep cash withdrawals to a minimum to avoid service charges such as currency conversion, handling fees, exchange rate, etc.

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