The Andaman Islands are a good distance away from mainland India. In fact, these islands are closer to Thailand and Burma. For those of you familiar with Alcatraz prison, these islands were the British version of the same when India was ruled by the Queen. For those who rebelled, incarceration at the Andamans was the result. The sheer distance and isolation would have broken any man or woman.
Today however, it is a serene holiday getaway, with daily flights from cities like Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi or Kolkata to these islands. On arrival, don't forget to ask for the Restricted Area Permit if you are NOT holding and Indian passport.
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