Andaman & Nicobar Islands, a group of majestic and breathtaking islands, is the largest archipelago in the Bay of Bengal. Positioned in a north-south direction, it encompasses 572 islands clustered into two major groups- the Andaman and the Nicobar groups. The Andaman group which is located closer to Myanmar comprises 550 islands, islets and rocks and covers a landmass of 6408 km2. This group includes large islands such as the North Andaman, Middle Andaman, South Andaman, Baratang, Rutland, Islands of the Ritchie’s Archipelago consisting of Havelock Island, Neil Island and Little Andamans. 

Andaman islands are nature’s blessing to this planet. They showcase its humongous beauty in the form of lush greenery, amazing silver sand beaches, marvelous tropical forests, bewildering volcanic mountains and a crystal clear blue sea with the brilliantly coloured coral reef in its depth which attracts tourists from all walks of life. From a plane or chopper, the Andaman Islands look like green emeralds dispersed over the turquoise sea. No place in India even begins to compare with the Andamans .