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About Nicobar Islands
A group of 28 Island in an area of
1841 sq.km., it is separated by a ten degree channel from Andaman.
Coconut, palm, casuarina and
pandanus are found in abundance here. Dark crab eating monkeys and pigeon are
common sight at Great & Little Nicobars. Great Nicobar is also a famous for the
Megapode- a rare bird.
Indira Point in Great Nicobar Island
is the southern most tip of India. Surprised! Yes, it is not Kanyakumari as
generally considered.
Foreigners are not allowed to visit
these islands at present. Indians also need special permission to visit these
islands
Katchal
Katchal
is a tiny island in the Nicobar group. It was this island, which heralded the
new millennium with the first sunrise on 1st January 2000. This
island has beautiful beaches at East bay, Jhula and West bay.
Great Nicobar
The southe rn
end of the Nicobars, this island has Indira Point (formerly Pygmallion Point)
the southern most tip of India. The beach near Galathia is the nesting ground
for Gaint Leather Back Turtles. This island also has biosphere reserve area.
50-60 hrs. journey by sea from Port Blair. This island has also a biosphere
reserve area and the famous Indira point.
Car
Nicobar
A rustling fan, Car Nicobar is the headquarters of Nicobar District. It is a
flat fertile island covered with cluster of coconut palms and enchanting beaches
with a roaring sea all around. The Nicobari huts, built on stilts having
entrance through floor with a wooden, ladder, are unique to this island. 16 hrs.
journey by sea from Port Blair.
Nancowry Group Of Islands
Nancowry Group of Islands are considered to be the most beautiful islands in the
Nicobar group. There are no hotels to stay and one has to make one's own
arrangements at the circuit house or village schools present over here.
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