Andaman
Andaman
& Nicobars, a group of 572
Islands & islets spread over like a broken pearl
chain in Bay of Bengal covering an area of 8249
sq.km. Over a distance of 780km
of ocean from North to South. The Island , although
an Union Territory of India, is very close to Rangoon
(Burma),
Phuket(Thailand)
Malaysia & Sumatra.
However to reach these islands irrespective Indians or Foreigners have
to undertake journey from Chennai/ Calcutta
/ Vizag. Andaman is graded as one of the ideal destination for availing
leave travel concession to cover a long distance journey.
Cellular Jail Known as the Bastille of India and relic of bygone years,
Andaman is know mostly from Cellular Jail in which many freedom fighters
were incarcerated during the British rule. The jail had 600 cells and
was built during 1896 - 1906 with bricks transported from Burma
.
Sound & Lightshow The Sound & Lightshow at Cellular Jail depicts the history
of Cellular Jail and important events during the British Rule. This show
is sponsored and presented by the Department of Tourism.
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