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Andaman waters are suitable for adventure water sports like scuba diving, skiing, sailing, para sailing, wind surfing, snorkeling etc. Trekking through the dense evergreen forests and island camping in beach front forests are the other adventure activities.
Trekking:One can go trekking through the nature trail from Mt. Harriet to Madhuban and enjoy the rare forest life, flora and fauna. There are other trekking routes also, Trekking equipment and the tents are available on hire from Andaman Teal House.
Scuba
Diving:The
coastal waters of surrounding Andaman and Nicobar Islands is
the abode of India’s richest coral reef ecosystem, comparable
to any tropical rain forest in productivity and diversity. As
the coral reefs are largely undamaged by human activity the
fish population is large and diverse. The coral reefs are in
far better condition than found elsewhere in the world. |
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Andaman
Water Sports Complex:This
unique complex offers all possible aqua-sport facilities like
Water-skiing, Sail boats, Windsurfing, Speed Boats etc., and safe water
sports like Paddle Boats, Row Boats etc. There is a sea water swimming
pool and a change room. There is also a Memorial for the Battle of
Aberdeen fought between Britishers and Andamanee aboriginals in 1859.
Nearby is an Amusement Park with Rollercoaster, Pleasure rides etc. and
a children Traffic Park is adjacent to it.
Snorkeling:One
can enjoy the under-water marine life and view the rarest
varieties of corals by snorkeling in the Mahatma Gandhi Marine
National Park, Corbyn's Cove Tourism Complex, Havelock and
other islands on all days from dawn to dusk depending on the
weather.
Island
Camping:Camps
are just the right choice for the nature-lovers who wish to
enjoy the sun, sea and the pristine beauty of nature by
spending quiet holidays right on the beach. Tents are
available on hire at all the Guest Houses at moderate rates.