The islands are a succession of dome-shaped hill ranges running parallel to each other from north to south. The highest peak is Saddle, rising 2,418 feet (737 metres) on North Andaman. Flat land is scarce and confined to a few valleys such as the Bitampur and Diglipur.
Every year many people plan a vacation to the sandy beaches of Andaman in search of solitude, natural beauty and adventure but very few are aware that the Andaman Islands are known as the paradise of Birds. It is said that the Andaman Island is home to 270 species of birds including migratory and endemic birds.
On the uninhabited Barren Island, about 135 kilometres from Port Blair, is where you will find Asia's only known active volcano. Barren Volcano first erupted in 1787 and then in 2010—an eruption that lasted six months. It's known to spew lava in smaller eruptions since then.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands are famous for their white-sand beaches and palm lined shorelines along with one of the greatest underwater biodiversity housing corals and sea dwellers.These are the paragon of beauty and present a landscape full with scenic and picturesque extravaganza. These islands shimmer like emeralds in the Bay of Bengal. The dense forest which cover these islands and the innumerable exotic flowers and birds create a highly poetic and romantic atmosphere.
From glistening sea beds, chirping of tropical birds, hustling bustling beaches, to crystal clear water with wides species of marine animals, this is what the beauty of Andamans hold and holidaying here would etch its mark over your heart and mind.
Havelock Island, Jolly Buoy Island, Neil Island, Ross Island, North Bay Island, Ross and Smith Island, Cinque Island, Baratang Island, Red Skin Island, Blessed with the best of nature in the form of virgin beaches bordering the turquoise sea, Islands in Andaman are the proof of God's vivid imagination.
Andaman is also famous all across the world for being the home to some of the most primitive and enigmatic tribes. The five major tribal communities found in this region are the Jarawas, North Sentinelese, Great Andamanese, Onge and Shompen.