The Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands will prove to be a rewarding visit on your tour to India offering you the opportunity for excursions to the tourist sites near Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Once you have traveled and visited the places of interest inside the city you can opt to visit the tourist attractions near Andaman and Nicobar Islands that will prove equally entertaining and exciting.

Some of the tourist sites near Andaman and Nicobar Islands are as follows:

Kolkata:
Located in eastern India on the east bank of River Hooghly, Kolkata, lovingly called the �City of Joy� was originally known as Calcutta. The capital city of West Bengal and one of the major metropolitan cities of India, Kolkata is also called the �Cultural Capital of India. Kolkata is the main commercial, business, and financial hub of eastern India. A seat of intellectualism and rich traditional ethos, Kolkata is best visited during the festival of Durga Puja. The over-enthusiastic spirit of the Bengalis is at the peak during this season. Sweet as their famous delicacy, rosogolla, the people of Kolkata are basically warm hearted, loving and friendly. The numerous tourist spots including the Victoria Memorial, the Botanical Gardens and the Birla Planetarium are nice places to be visited. Over hundreds of years the city has been home to people from several different communities, states , religions and cultures apart from the Bengalis. Huge populations of Punjabis, Marwaris, Gujaratis and Muslims have traveled to this city over the years to earn a living and have stayed back for the love of it.

Transportation:
Kolkata�s sole International airport offers services of both domestic and international flights. It offers domestic flight services and runs flights to take you to Port Blair in Andaman & Nicobar Islands and also to other places in India. A major port in eastern India, it provides passenger ships to transport passengers to the Port Blair in Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

Chennai:
Earlier known as Madras, the city of Chennai is the state capital of Tamil Nadu. Located very near to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, on the Coromondal coast of the Bay of Bengal, in the southern tip of the country of India, it is India�s fourth largest metropolitan city. Its cultural heritage and temple architecture are particular points of attractions for tourists and travelers. Today Chennai stands as one of the major centers for industry and commerce.

One of the longest beaches in the world, and one of the greatest tourist sites near Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the Marina beach in Chennai sees a major influx of tourists throughout the year. It makes for a good option of sightseeing near Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Visit the city during the festival of Pongal and you will be able to live the true spirit and color of the city.

Transportation:
Chennai�s International Airport is the city�s airport for both domestic and international flights and is the leading international gateway in South India. You can avail of flights to and from Port Blair in Andaman & Nicobar. Chennai port operates passenger ships to serve passengers traveling to Port Blair in Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

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