In the Bay of Bengal, thousand Kms off the coast of India, The Andaman and Nicobar Islands comprises 512 tropical islands (of which 36 inhabited). The Andaman offers a welcom respite with plenty of opportunities ti simply relax or to get physical by trekking or Snorkelling. Unfortunately the Nicobar islands are not opened to the tourist while while geographically close to Mayanmar. Politically The Andaman and Nicobar Islands forms the Union Territory of India. The islands are accessible by boat and plane from Chennai and Kolkata with an infrequent boat services from Vishakhapatnam even though they are 1000 Kms last of the mainlands.
