The unique allures of the Andaman Islands

In the Bay of Bengal nearly 1,200 kilometers off the coast of India, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are an archipelago of nearly 600 islands spreading across 800 kilometers, offering a mix of white, sandy beaches, crystal clear water, water sports, ecotourism, and other outdoors adventures with historic and cultural landmarks. Many of these islands welcome visitors, such as Diglipir, Havelock, Neil, capital Port Blair (pop. just over 100,000), and Ross and Smith).. But a handful are off limits, as they're home to around ten tribes who emphatically do not (such as the Sentinelese, who in fact last year killed a U.S. Christian would-be missionary who trespassed on North Sentinel Island). Here are some of the Andamans' top highlights:

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