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- | + | | lat= 11.66667 | |
+ | | lon= 92.76667 | ||
+ | | name = Andaman Islands | ||
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+ | | image= Andamanmap.jpg | ||
+ | | imagetext= Andamans | ||
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+ | | summary= The background an history of the region is best observed on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andaman_and_Nicobar_Islands Wikipedia] | ||
- | + | The coasts of the Andamans are deeply indented, giving existence to a number of safe harbours and tidal creeks, which are often surrounded by mangrove swamps. The chief harbours, some of which are very capacious, are (starting northwards from Port Blair, the great harbour of South Andaman) on the E. coast: Port Meadows, Colebrooke Passage, Elphinstone Harbour (Homfray's Strait), Stewart Sound and Port Cornwallis. The last three are very large. On the W. coast: Temple Sound, Interview Passage, Port Anson or Kwangtung Harbour (large), Port Campbell (large), Port Mouat and Macpherson Strait. There are besides many other safe anchorages about the coast, notably Shoal Bay and Kotara Anchorage in the South Andaman; Cadell Bay and the Turtle Islands in the North Andaman; and Outram Harbour and Kwangtung Strait in the archipelago. | |
- | + | ''Also see the [[Nicobar Islands]]'' | |
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- | + | ; Samosas, Saris, and Shopping''' | |
- | + | Transport on the island is by local bus, taxi or the more popular three-wheel, motor-powered tri-shaws. Horns tooting, Indian music, overtaking and threading your way through the wandering herds of cows and goats, buses and cars, motorbikes and pedestrians, makes for an exciting ride. The brilliant colours and sounds of Indian life surprise you at every turn. Women are beautiful saris gracefully parade by. The smiling faces, friendly welcomes, and well-stocked markets make provisioning a fun experience. The food is sensational, and Port Blair is hard to leave. | |
- | Transport on the island is by local bus, taxi or the more popular three wheel, motor powered tri-shaws. Horns tooting, Indian music, overtaking and threading your way through the wandering herds of cows and goats, buses and cars, motorbikes and pedestrians, makes for an exciting ride. The brilliant colours and sounds of Indian life surprise you at every turn. Women | + | |
- | + | ; Favourite Andaman Anchorages | |
Isolation, drift diving over coral gardens, fishing at sunset, sandy beaches, gin-clear waters, cool nights, good sailing winds, and water temperature 28º - what more could a cruiser ask for? | Isolation, drift diving over coral gardens, fishing at sunset, sandy beaches, gin-clear waters, cool nights, good sailing winds, and water temperature 28º - what more could a cruiser ask for? | ||
- | Enjoyed isolated | + | Enjoyed isolated {{mark| lat=11.41723| lon=92.61184| zoom=12| name=Rutland Island| type= anchorage}}. Discover fresh turtle tracks on the beach, for it was egg laying season. Make day sails from here to isolated reefs and swim with schools of large Double Headed Parrotfish, Moray Eels, see crayfish hiding in rocks and millions of beautiful reef fish. |
- | + | ; {{mark| lat=11.96667| lon=92.95| zoom=11| name=Havelock Island, beach #7| type= anchorage}} | |
- | + | is also a favorite. Three elephants walk briskly along the white sandy beach most days, the females occasionally splashing in the shallows, then head into the trees for their daily watering. The bull elephant stops at the local spa and was fondly bathed by his two faithful mahouts. Ashore, a great Italian restaurant. Fortunately, tourism here is low key, back-packer based and easy on the pocket. The local market town on Havelock Island is a delightful experience. Ginger spiced samosas, enjoy a glass of chai and stock up on fresh produce picked at local market gardens. | |
+ | {{Image center|Havelock_Is_Beach.jpg|Havelock_Is_Beach.jp|200px }} | ||
- | + | ; There Are Some Challenges | |
+ | Havelock #7 beach often has great waves, just perfect for boogie boarding and body surfing. Catch a few waves and chill out before late afternoon fishing. However, arriving by dinghy on this beach is often challenging. Stripping off to minimum clothes becomes the norm, pull the dinghy up above the high tide mark. Later spray on lotion to ward off the sand flies and relax! It is still a favorite anchorage. | ||
- | + | ; {{mark| lat=12.13635| lon=93.10824|zoom=13| name= Inglis Island| type= anchorage}} | |
+ | You can anchor in a stunning passage between two islands, inspect the reef by dinghy, trawling a lure as you go, catch a Polkadot Cod, oohing and ahhing over the underwater delights. Even a crocodile! Inglis Island is so beautiful, so dangerous. | ||
- | + | The biggest challenge is dragging yourself away... unfortunately, visitors to the Andamans are only allowed 30 days among gracious people. | |
- | === | + | [[Image:Andamans5.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Andaman Islands]] |
+ | [[Image:Andaman Village.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Typical Andaman Village scene]] | ||
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The Andamans themselves may be described as normal for tropical islands of similar latitude. It is warm always, but tempered by pleasant sea-breezes; very hot when the sun is northing; irregular rainfall, but usually dry during the north-east, and very wet during the south-west monsoon. | The Andamans themselves may be described as normal for tropical islands of similar latitude. It is warm always, but tempered by pleasant sea-breezes; very hot when the sun is northing; irregular rainfall, but usually dry during the north-east, and very wet during the south-west monsoon. | ||
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- | + | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]'' | |
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- | === | + | ==Islands in the Group== |
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+ | | id="Group 1" | | ||
+ | {{dest| North Andaman |d}} | ||
+ | {{dest| Little Andaman |d}} | ||
+ | {{dest| Middle Andaman |d}} | ||
+ | {{dest| South Andaman |d}} | ||
+ | :{{dest|Port Blair |h|e|d}} | ||
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+ | {{dest| Long Island, Andamans |label= Long Island |d}} | ||
+ | {{dest| Rutland Island, Andamans |label= Rutland Island|a|d}} | ||
+ | {{dest| Ross Island, Andamans |label= Ross Island |a|d}} | ||
+ | {{dest| Tarmugli Island |d}} | ||
+ | {{dest| Inglis Island |a|d}} | ||
- | = | + | | id="Group 3" | |
- | + | {{dest| Cinque Islands |d}} | |
+ | {{dest| North Sentinel Island |d}} | ||
+ | {{dest| South Sentinel Island |d}} | ||
+ | {{dest| Neill Island |d}} | ||
+ | {{dest| Kyd Island, Andamans| label=Kyd Island |d}} | ||
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- | + | {{dest| Havelock Island, Andamans | label= Havelock Island|a}} | |
+ | {{dest| John Lawrence Island |d}} | ||
+ | {{dest| Henry Lawrence Island |d}} | ||
+ | {{dest| Outram Island |d}} | ||
+ | {{dest| North Passage Island, Andamans |label= North Passage Island |d}} | ||
+ | {{dest| Barren Island, Andamans |label= Barren Island |d}} | ||
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- | + | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | |
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+ | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | ||
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- | == | + | ==Links== |
- | + | * {{wikipedia|Andaman_Islands}} | |
+ | * {{Wikivoyage|Andaman and Nicobar Islands}} | ||
+ | * [http://www.and.nic.in Indian Government Info Website (English)] | ||
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- | == | + | ==References== |
- | + | ''See [[India#References|India]]''. | |
- | + | {{Comments}} | |
- | + | * '''[[Andaman Islands Comments|Cruiser's Experiences]]''' - Interesting notes from recent cruisers' visits to the Andaman Islands. | |
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The background an history of the region is best observed on Wikipedia
The coasts of the Andamans are deeply indented, giving existence to a number of safe harbours and tidal creeks, which are often surrounded by mangrove swamps. The chief harbours, some of which are very capacious, are (starting northwards from Port Blair, the great harbour of South Andaman) on the E. coast: Port Meadows, Colebrooke Passage, Elphinstone Harbour (Homfray's Strait), Stewart Sound and Port Cornwallis. The last three are very large. On the W. coast: Temple Sound, Interview Passage, Port Anson or Kwangtung Harbour (large), Port Campbell (large), Port Mouat and Macpherson Strait. There are besides many other safe anchorages about the coast, notably Shoal Bay and Kotara Anchorage in the South Andaman; Cadell Bay and the Turtle Islands in the North Andaman; and Outram Harbour and Kwangtung Strait in the archipelago.
Also see the Nicobar Islands
- Samosas, Saris, and Shopping
Transport on the island is by local bus, taxi or the more popular three-wheel, motor-powered tri-shaws. Horns tooting, Indian music, overtaking and threading your way through the wandering herds of cows and goats, buses and cars, motorbikes and pedestrians, makes for an exciting ride. The brilliant colours and sounds of Indian life surprise you at every turn. Women are beautiful saris gracefully parade by. The smiling faces, friendly welcomes, and well-stocked markets make provisioning a fun experience. The food is sensational, and Port Blair is hard to leave.
- Favourite Andaman Anchorages
Isolation, drift diving over coral gardens, fishing at sunset, sandy beaches, gin-clear waters, cool nights, good sailing winds, and water temperature 28º - what more could a cruiser ask for?
Enjoyed isolated Rutland Island [[Andamans#Rutland Island|Rutland Island]] 11°25.034'N, 092°36.710'E . Discover fresh turtle tracks on the beach, for it was egg laying season. Make day sails from here to isolated reefs and swim with schools of large Double Headed Parrotfish, Moray Eels, see crayfish hiding in rocks and millions of beautiful reef fish.
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Havelock Island, beach #7 [[Andamans#Havelock Island, beach #7|Havelock Island, beach #7]] 11°58.000'N, 092°57.000'E
is also a favorite. Three elephants walk briskly along the white sandy beach most days, the females occasionally splashing in the shallows, then head into the trees for their daily watering. The bull elephant stops at the local spa and was fondly bathed by his two faithful mahouts. Ashore, a great Italian restaurant. Fortunately, tourism here is low key, back-packer based and easy on the pocket. The local market town on Havelock Island is a delightful experience. Ginger spiced samosas, enjoy a glass of chai and stock up on fresh produce picked at local market gardens.
- There Are Some Challenges
Havelock #7 beach often has great waves, just perfect for boogie boarding and body surfing. Catch a few waves and chill out before late afternoon fishing. However, arriving by dinghy on this beach is often challenging. Stripping off to minimum clothes becomes the norm, pull the dinghy up above the high tide mark. Later spray on lotion to ward off the sand flies and relax! It is still a favorite anchorage.
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Inglis Island [[Andamans#Inglis Island|Inglis Island]] 12°08.181'N, 093°06.494'E
You can anchor in a stunning passage between two islands, inspect the reef by dinghy, trawling a lure as you go, catch a Polkadot Cod, oohing and ahhing over the underwater delights. Even a crocodile! Inglis Island is so beautiful, so dangerous.
The biggest challenge is dragging yourself away... unfortunately, visitors to the Andamans are only allowed 30 days among gracious people.
Charts
- Source
- Chart Number - Chart Name
- Chart Number - Chart Name
- Source
- Chart Number - Chart Name
Weather
The Andamans themselves may be described as normal for tropical islands of similar latitude. It is warm always, but tempered by pleasant sea-breezes; very hot when the sun is northing; irregular rainfall, but usually dry during the north-east, and very wet during the south-west monsoon.
Weather links
Passages
List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply remove it.
Islands in the Group
North Andaman |
![]() Little Andaman |
![]() Middle Andaman |
![]() South Andaman |
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Long Island |
![]() Tarmugli Island |
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Cinque Islands |
![]() North Sentinel Island |
![]() South Sentinel Island |
![]() Neill Island |
![]() Kyd Island |
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Havelock Island |
![]() John Lawrence Island |
![]() Henry Lawrence Island |
![]() Outram Island |
![]() North Passage Island |
![]() Barren Island |
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![Port of entry icon](/images/7/71/Poe.jpg)
![Harbour icon](/images/e/e0/Sailboat_smallest_icon.png)
![Marina icon](/images/c/cf/Marina_icon.png)
![Anchorage icon](/images/3/3f/Anchor_Icon.png)
![Needs data icon](/images/d/d0/Question_icon.png)
Transportation
List transportation (local and/or international.)
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Andamans at the Wikipedia
- Andamans at the Wikivoyage
- Indian Government Info Website (English)
References
See India.
Comments
We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.
- Cruiser's Experiences - Interesting notes from recent cruisers' visits to the Andaman Islands.
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