Eco-Tourism & Adventure water sports
Islands have many
attractions for adventure loving eco-tourism.
There are 96 wildlife sanctuaries and
6 national parks. The island are
covered with dense forest and offers variety of exotic flora and fauna. The
islands have 92% forest cover, 110 species of wild orchids, 120 species of fish
179 species of corals, 246 varieties of birds etc. Island water is suitable
for adventure water sports like scuba diving, snorkeling, skiing, game
fishing etc. Trekking through dense ever green forest , birds watching and
island camping in beach are other adventure activities
of the client.
Snorkeling: .Snorkeling to view corals and marine life you can visit, Northbay, Jolly Buoy, Red Skin, Havelock island etc.
Scuba
Diving :
Underwater
marine life coral can be explored through scuba diving at Rutland Island,
Wandoor, Snake Island, North Point, Neil Island etc. Generally two dives
including equipment, boat charges, refreshment cost about Rs.3,200/- per person
in and around Port Blair.
Game
Fishing : Surmai
fishing organizes game fishing.
Water
Sports:
Water sports,
skiing, speed boat ride is possible at water sport complex, Aberdeen Jetty.
Trekking:
Trekking through
evergreen forest is possible from Bambooflat to Mount Harriet, Mount Harriet to
Madhuban etc.
Bird
Watching: Bird
watching is possible during early morning hours at Chidyatapu, Shippigat, Mount
Harriet etc.
Island
Camping:
Tourism
Department operates island camping at Radha Nagar Beach, Havelock.
Turtle
Nesting: There
are many turtle nesting grounds in these islands. Cutbertbay near
Rangat can be visited for turtle nesting.
Volcano:
Barren Island
about 135kms from Port Blair is the only active volcano in India.
We can arrange
for eco-tourism and adventure water sports activities.