Andaman and Nicobar Islands, from Cellular Jail to tourist destination (in pics)

New Delhi: The beautiful group of Andaman and Nicobar islands are located at the juncture of the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea.It comprises two island groups, the Andaman Islands and the Nicobar Islands, separated by the 10°N parallel, with the Andamans to the north of this latitude, and the Nicobars to the south.The islands are famous for the Kaala Pani (Cellular jail) which was used by the British to exile political prisoners to the remote islands.Many freedom fighters like Veer Savarkar and Batukeshwar Dutt suffered torturous treatments in the jail.It was a brutal punishment for the convicts who were put into Kaala Pani as they were socially excluded, chained and lived like animals.Many died in the cellular jail premises. Today, the complex serves as a national memorial monument.Great Nicobar Island is the largest of the Nicobar Islands of India, north of SumatraIndira Point,, Southern most Tip of Incredible IndiaHavelock is situated 57 km North East of Capital City Port BlairThe corals at North Bay are rather good and spread over large areaKaala Pathar BeachBarren IslandKatchal is a tiny island in the Nicobar groupMahatma Gandhi Marine National Park - This Marine Park made-up of open sea, creeks and 15 small and large islands, is one of the best found anywhere in the world.The Nicobar Islands appear to have been populated by people of various backgroundsAndaman Beach: Tourists can enjoy sailing to the island as well. Ship services are available from Chennai and VishakhapatnamAndaman and Nicobar Islands was known as ‘Kala Pani' as the feared penal settlements existed here.There are 572 islands in the territory having an area of 7,950 km2 (3,070 sq mi).It is one of the Best Honeymoon Destinations in IndiaAway from the infuriating crowd of the urban city, is Andaman and Nicobar islands is an unbelievably beautiful and peaceful destination.Port Blair in Andaman and Nicobar Islands