Places of Interest in Nicobar
Comprising
of 28 islands, with an area of 1841 sq. km. The Nicobar group of islands is
separated from Andamans by the ten degree channel, the Nichobars abound in coconut-palm,
casuarinas and pandanus. Great and Little Nichobar have dark crab-eating monkeys
with long tails, Nichobarese pigeons are in plenty. Magopode, a rare bird is
found ib Great Micobar. The southernmost tip of India is not Kanyakumari as
has till been considered, it is INDIRA POINT in Great Nichobar Island.
Nichobar group is out of bounds for foreigners at present. Indians may be given
permission in exceptional cases on application.
CAR NICOBAR (AREA 126.9 SQ. KM., DISTANCE 270 KMS BY SEA)
A rustling fan Car Nicobar is a flat fertile island covered with cluster of
coconut palms, some enchanting beaches with a roaring sea all around. The Nicobari
huts, built on stilts having entrance through floor with a wooden ladder, are
unique to this island. 16 hrs. journey by sea from Port Blair.
GREAT tours are NICOBAR (540 KMS BY SEA)
The southern end of the Nicobar, this island has Indira Point. The beach near
Galathia is the nesting ground for Giant Leather Back Turtles. The island also
has biosphere reserve area. 60 hrs. journey by sea from Port Blair.
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