Andaman Islands

The Cellular Jail, in the capital Port Blair where hundreds of Indian revolutionaries imprisoned during the Indian freedom struggle, still stands tall. The tropical rain forests that loom close to the seashore are home to unique species of birds, and to tribes that still haven’t learned to use fire. Reached by flight from Chennai or Kolkata, and then a ferry transfer to Havelock Island where you have a choice of resorts.

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