Andaman Islands holidays

The Andaman Islands, 177 miles off the coast of Burma in the Bay of Bengal, are the peaks of a submerged mountain range that reappear to the south as the islands of Indonesia. Despite their relative proximity to South East Asia, the 572 Andaman Islands are administered by India, and for centuries existed in splendid isolation (thanks to the less than friendly welcome the small indigenous population gave to passing seafarers). Today’s visitors can expect a far friendlier welcome; what awaits is one of the world’s finest island destinations, complete with picture-perfect and pristine beaches, excellent diving and snorkelling opportunities, untouched jungle and India’s only live volcano. The Andaman Islands are even developing a reputation as a surfing destination with superb reef breaks. Read more