The Andaman & Nicobar Islands:

So you have planned your wedding with perfection and every little thing has been taken care of. But what about your honeymoon? Of course with so many time tested and popular options, you can go to any place. But do you really like to spend perhaps the best periods of your life like others do. Why do not make it different to remember it all your life. If you do not want to follow the rut and are looking for making it perhaps the most memorable event of your life, be selfish and take time off to go to The Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The beauty of the virgin islands has to be seen to be believed and this wonderful yet relatively untapped tourist spot is perhaps the most ideal place for all nature lovers and adventurous kind. So switch off your mobiles and jet set and go to this wonderful yet virgin place for a life time to remember.

Tourism:

The place is a paradise and heaven for nature lovers. The clean environment and fresh air, roads, ever green vegetation. The tropical rain forests and waters of Bay of Bengal are the home of a vast collection of plant, animal and marine life.

Islands:

Andaman is a collection of islands. Jolly Buoy islands located in the Mahatma Gandhi National Park are most popular for its breath taking view of the see vegetation, coral reefs and marine plants and life. Cinque island is famous for swimming, scuba diving, fishing and enjoying the nature at its best. Red skin island, Havelock islands, Baren island, Ross island, Viper island and Chatham island are the other islands which all have a history behind them and are a must see in this amazingly beautiful place.

Beaches:

Corbyns Cove Tourism Complex is perhaps one of the most picturesque sea-beaches and is ideal for having a panoramic view of the pristine clean blue water and sun bathing. The Radhnagar Beach and Vijaynagar Beach are real exposures of unpolluted nature at its very best and are a treat to enjoy.

Monuments:

The Cellular jail in Port blair, made world famous for the hardships faced by freedom fighters who were housed in it is a must visit. The jail with its solitary cells is now a national monument and would take you back to the history of freedom struggle.

Museums:

The place is endowed with rich museums such as forest museum, naval marine museum, fisheries museum, Zoological Survey of India museum, Anthropological museum, which have a very rich and untouched collection of wild life, see life, aromatic and exotic plants and tribal artifacts. Make it a point to visit these places to have a wonderful time.

How to go:

Port Blair is connected with Chennai and Calcutta by air. Presently domestic flights are operated by Alliance Air/Indian Airlines and Jet Airways to Port blair, the capital city. If you want to take a sea route than regular passenger ship services are available to Port Blair from Chennai, Calcutta and Vishakhapatnam and back. There are three to four sailings every month from Calcutta and Chennai to Port Blair and vice-versa. There is one sailing from Vishakhapatnam in a month. Air distance between Port blair and Chennai is 1335 kms. and between Kolkata and Port blair is 1300 kms. Distance between Vishakhapatnam and Port blair is around 1200 kms.

Where to stay:

The place offers myriad options ranging from comforts of a 5 star hotel to modest rest houses and Government accommodation. It would be good to do an advance booking especially during seasons. Off seasons discounts are also available during rainy season lasting from June to September.

Specialties of the place:

The Andamans were shrouded in the mystery for centuries due to its inaccessibility and untapped potential. However those who are looking forward to enjoy the nature at its very best, the islands are the paragon of beauty and present a landscape full with scenic and picturesque extravaganza. The and rich dense forest which cover these islands and the innumerable exotic flowers and birds create a highly poetic and romantic atmosphere for one and all.

Goa:

The king (or queen- whichever way you see it) of all tourism places in India, still remains the most popular choice for all newly weds to spend some quality time together. The place offers pristine and clean beaches, excellent night life for initiated ones and excellent bars, restaurants and pubs for having a gala time together. Gifted by god for its lovely and virgin beaches, scenic beauty and great co existence of old and new culture, Goa is the ideal place for coming back again and again together. Tourism is so prominent at Goa that the number of tourists almost equals the number of state population.

How to reach:

The place is well connected with all the major cities and places. Air, Road and Train services are ever busy bringing tourists together to this place at all time. Goa international airport is 29 km from Panjim at Dabolim. Regular flights also link Goa with Delhi, Pune, Cochin, Bangalore and Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata. All the airlines have their dedicated services for this sector. Train services are also in demand and the Konkan train route running through lush greens is a good option. Goa has two main stations at Margao and Vasco da Gama. Inter state bus services running from Mumbai (16 hrs), Mangalore, Bangalore, Pune is also another option and finally hiring a taxi or taking your own vehicles having the luxury of only each others company is something that you may try to have a wonderful time.

What to Do in Goa:

Goa is geographically divided into North and South Goa. North Goa consist of places of interest such as capital Panaji, Mapusa, old Goa etc. Churches, beaches colonial architecture structures are the main tourist attractions. Visits to the churches should include The Church of St Francis, the Se Cathedral and the Basilica of Bom Jesus, which houses the mortal remains and the tomb of St. Francis Xavier. Goa is world famous for its pristine beaches. The beaches of Miramar and Dona Paula, Candolim, Calangute,Baga, Anjuna, Vagator and Arambol, Colva are most famous. Do not forget to visit Anjuna Beach famous for its Wednesday foreigners market. If you are lucky, you can get excellent stuff sold at throw away prices.

Where to Stay:

Goa offers choice to every body. From super luxurious star hotels to modest guest houses, there are enough number of choices available to all to enjoy the place. Do not forget to do an advanced booking during seasons which starts in mid October and lasts till February. One good option available to you is the resorts of Goa Tourist Development Corporation (GTDC) which have most of their resorts right on the beaches.

How to roam around:

Taxies are available but generally expensive. A unique experience available to you is to hire a bike/scooter and drive together enjoying the company of each other. So do not forget to take your driving license with you. Services are available near most of the resorts.

Where to eat:

For all sea food lovers, Goa is paradise. However being a cosmopolitan place, the city has every thing for all. Eateries, pubs, restaurants, joints are in plenty. So pack you bags and take your camera and handy cams to bring back the memories of this beautiful place with you.