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"Dancing is creating a sculpture that is visible only for a moment." - Erol Ozan
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Andaman Diaries
Point 6: Baratang

A journey to Baratang is the best experience in the Andaman tour. It takes 3 to 3.5 hours to reach Baratang from Port Blair. This adventurous trip can be divided into 5 different parts.

1. Port Blair to Jirkatang: - After a travel of about 45-60 minutes from Port Blair, we left the city behind and passed through scarcely populated areas. The jungle along both sides during your travel is a treat to watch. After reaching the Jirkatang check post, the vehicles took a pit stop and we waited for the 6:30 AM convoy.

2. The rarest journey: - As the convoy began, security personnel for the safety of both travelers and tribes escorted each vehicle. As we passed through the Jarawa Tribe reserve area, we saw several tribal people standing in groups along with a forest officer staring at the vehicles passing by. The tribes are usually unpredictable and so you are not allowed to click photos or offer food to them as they might attack you. It is a punishable offense to do so and you will be charged with a heavy fine.
However, it is a once in a lifetime experience to see how beautifully the tribes and the civilized (forest police) are coexisting in harmony.

3. Nilambur Jetty: After an adventurous ride through the tribal reserve, we reached the Nilamber Jetty. From here, we boarded a ferry to the Baratang Island. In a 20-minute ferry ride, we enjoyed impeccable views of the creek and the dense mangrove forests.

4. The journey to the Limestone caves: A bumpy ride on Dongi (speed-boat) from the Baratang Jetty took us through dense mangroves forest to reach the starting point of the trail. If you are lucky enough then you might also get a glimpse of the mighty near the swamps.

5. Walk to Limestone caves: This 1.2 km walk was pleasant as we passed through the walkways made by cutting through dense forest and large stones. The surrounding of the cave is pleasant and the temperature within the cave is cooler than the outside temperature. The best part is to observe the walls of the Limestone cave taking up beautiful shapes naturally like of a shell or of the Indian God, Ganesha and ’s palm and much more.

And the same journey while coming back to the hotel.

The journey might be exhausting, the experience is justified, despite all the trouble.

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Andaman Diaries
Point 5: Neil Island (Natural Bridge)

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands boast of another beautiful nearby place, which is Neil Island. It is tiny but beautifully unique with its rustic charm.

It is best seen during low tide when it is possible to walk on its dead corals and rocks to reach the attraction. While walking across the beach, you can find small fish, sea crabs, sea cucumbers, starfish, octopus and on some parts you can even see colourful corals are slowly growing again.

The natural bridge in Neil island is a rock jutting out from the main wall with a giant hole in it created by the continuous lashing waves over the years. The wall alongside bore the brunt of Tsunami in the year 2004 and protected Neil Island from devastation.

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Andaman Diaries
Point 4: Havelock (Radhanagar & Kalapathar Beach)

It is surrounded by pristine water where you can find turtles, large fishes and dolphins. At first glance, from about 500 meters from the beach, all we can see is a hint of water and towering trees all around the shoreline. As you get closer to it, the stretch of the Radhanagar beach takes your breath away and leaves you in total awe!

The sun rays bounce off the sparkingly white sand making it gleam like sprinkled diamonds. This is the time when one comes to realise why it is considered to be one of the best beaches not only in India also in the entire continent of Asia.

The breathtaking sight of sunset on this beach makes us forget all the woes of life.

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Andaman Diaries
Point 3: North Bay & Ross Island

Adventurous water sports, alluring coral reefs, and panoramic landscapes, North Bay Island have it all! The reefs are the most prized treasures of this island. Considered an epitome of natural splendour, it is one of those numerous places where we can enjoy a combination of peace and thrill. It is truly a hub of natural beauty.
The picture seen at the back of 20 Rupee note is the North Bay Island and the lighthouse seen in the image, is the lighthouse at North Bay Island.

Ross Island was the headquarters of the British colony and today it houses its ruins of the buildings that were built during the British time.
We get an incredible panoramic view of the nearby Island and a chance to see a number of animals like deers, peacocks and ducks amidst the cool breeze and the amazing view of the sea. Words and even pictures can’t begin to capture the magic of witnessing such exquisite natural beauty.

Ross Island`s geographical structure is such that, it saved Port Blair the capital of Andaman & Nicobar from .

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Andaman Diaries
Point 2: Chidiya Tapu

Enclosed by thick forests, Chidiya Tapu Island is a treasure of stunning views of the sea. At almost every turn, the mesmerizing views of a thick blanket and azure sea water lend a serenity as the dense mangroves cover the entirety of the island and provide a sense of calm.

The island, like the name suggests, is a bird watcher’s haven and it is a delight for the senses.

Chidiya Tapu has the most beautiful sunset in the entire islands. The way that the sun sets behind the wonderful thick mountains and the reflection in the perfectly clear water makes the view great. Sadly, the climate that day was cloudy. But if you are lucky enough, you will get to see a more pleasing sunset.

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Andaman Diaries
Time to stay apart, but connected. As we all are in it together and doing our bit by staying inside our houses, The Picture Bench thought of sharing a series of pictures of Amazing Andamans.

Point 1: Cellular Jail

"ने मजसी ने परत मातृभूमीला सागरा, प्राण तळमळला..."- सावरकर

The name, "cellular jail" is derived from the solitary cells which prevented any prisoner from communicating with any other. Also, the spokes were so designed such that the face of a cell in a spoke saw the back of cells in another spoke. This way, communication between prisoners was impossible. The jail has 696 cells divided into 7 different wings each connected to a tower in the middle.

The corridor may not be crowded now but each one of its bricks has witnessed sacrifices, brutality... We move forward but this very place tells us the history of immense torture and our fight for freedom.
You can still feel "इन्कलाब जिंदाबाद" everywhere in this place. Here time did not have permission to move forward.. this is "काला पानी" most brutal part of India's freedom fighting.

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-Ted, How I Met Your Mother

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Twinkle Twinkle Little Star,
Two-Year-Old Is What You Are!!!

Look at this sweetheart celebrating her birthday with stars and clouds. We hope you keep shining as bright as the stars.

Kiss is one action that describes what thousands of words can not! Happy Kiss Day!