Trekking in Andamans

Being at Andaman redefines sightseeing entirely. An archipelago of islands to the east of the Indian mainland, it is home to the Andamanese, the most majestic forests and exotic flora and fauna that take your breath away. However, the most prominent feature there are the never ending, supremely blue beaches. Remember, sightseeing in Andaman begins the minute you’re there. It proves to be one of the hardest itineraries to put together simply because there is so much to see but once you’re there, it is hard to not take in every sight of wonder.  

The island holds so much life and culture but the jewel in the crown, however, is the marine life here. Sightseeing in Andaman underwater is the most thrilling experience this place has to offer. The incredible corals and the myriad creatures that inhabit their ocean leave you spellbound. Exploring the marine life first-hand through activities like scuba diving and fishing guarantee an enriching experience of coming just an inch closer to nature.  

Andamans is filled with picturesque shorelines, endless blue waters and inescapable greenery. While walking by foot to places of historical importance is a given, kayaking in Andamans is the best way for you to experience and explore the waters and its surroundings. Kayaking can be extremely relaxing and lets you have a moment with nature and its miracles alone. Kayaking is best enjoyed with a view and is a great way to journey and discover the quiet waters at the edge of a lake, beach or even indulge in a thrilling race across the water from one point to the other. Kayaking is the best way to be in control of your own watercraft and sail away to better views. If you're new to kayaking, you can be sure that the instructors and trainers there are all certified and will be supervise carefully. 

If you'd like, you can take classes on many other watersports while learning how to kayak at the many institutes in Andamans that offer training. Night kayaking in the Andamans is another experience to really look into, you can get a view of the bioluminescence at a couple of different beaches here, so be sure to include that in your list. While kayaking in Andamans, you are bound to sight some lovely birds, explore quiet, hidden destinations at the shores and watch the sun meet the ocean at various points. Engaging in kayaking here is a decision you will not regret; it is one of the best places in India for something like this. There are a number of places in Andamans that you can choose to kayak at but there some special places that give you  the best of the experience.  

Marine life in the Andamans is a sight to behold. Surrounded by some of the largest and bluest water bodies, the extent of aquatic life here are not to just be experienced and marvelled at but also safeguarded through responsible decisions made as travellers. The locals and the instructors here have worked tirelessly to leave everyone with a safe and life-changing experience underwater. All the scuba diving guides are PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) or SSI (Scuba Schools International) certified.  

Scuba Diving in the Andamans is ritual act – it must be performed if you’ve stepped foot here and is the best way to witness the marine life in all their glory. Scuba Diving is the closest we will come to flying and having to deal with a negligible amount of gravity makes this an adrenaline filled experience. Be certain that each time you dip under the surface, you will learn something new and life on the land will never look the same. The most popular sighting are the corals. There have been 500 species of corals recorded here till date. Most corals live below the depth of 5 meters so there is a good chance you will not encounter them all in your first few dives but with a little guidance and practice, here's some of the aquatic family you will encounter - snails, clams, sponges, anemones, crabs, worms, starfish, shrimps, lobsters, sea cucumbers, sea lilies, surgeonfish, damselfish, butterflyfish, parrotfish, clownfish, sharks, turtles, dolphins, green algae, brown algae, red algae and sea grasses.  

Scuba Diving in Andaman is a great place to begin your encounter with the seas and the life it holds. There are safe and equally thrilling options for those of you who are not frequent swimmers or comfortable with water. Dive right in and have yourself a moment that will stay in your memory archives forever!