Places to visit in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Places to visit in Andaman and Nicobar Islands 1. Howrah Bridge, Andaman Howrah Bridge (Neil Island), Overview : The Howrah Bridge or the Natural Bridge is a bridge-like formation located in the famous ‘vegetable bowl’ of Andaman or Neil Island. This small but beautiful island can be found approximately 40 kilometres south of the Andaman and is widely known for its beaches named after mythical creatures of the epic, Ramayana – the Sitapur, Bharatpur, Ramnagar and Laxmanpur beaches. The Howrah Bridge is situated in the Laxmanpur beach of Neil Island and is extremely popular among tourists. It is a must-see for any nature lover. Formation of the Bridge : The Howrah Bridge is formed out of two natural corals in the shape of a bridge, jutting out from a wall with a giant hole in the middle. It was popularly referred to as the Rabindra Sethu in the past but was later termed the Howrah Bridge by the local Bengalis of Neil Island (referring to the Howrah Bridge of Kolkata). Things to do : Bes...