Christmas & New Year Andaman Tour 2020

In the Bay of Bengal lies an Indian archipelago of Andaman & Nicobar Islands. These are the group of more than 300 islands having white-sand, palm-fringed beaches, tropical rainforests, and mangroves. You can find the stunning coastline helping the marine life, including rays and sharks as well as vivid coral reefs. It is recommended to visit these islands during the winter months. In this guide, we will discuss some of the best things to do to celebrate Christmas and New Year in 2020. 

One thing you can enjoy the most in these islands is the rich history and local culture making it a must-visit destination. The islands here are truly very beautiful and are enchanted for its serene ancient architecture. The stunning shorelines, as well as the magical world of underwater, can be explored at their best in December, the peak time to explore the islands. A lot of people have a great vacation for celebrating Christmas and New Year in Andaman. So, get ready to witness the charm of Christmas Eve on the islands in December. 

When to Visit?

Basically, winter months are considered to be the best seasons to visit the Andaman Islands. The peak season to visit Andaman is from early November to mid-May as the temperature hovers around 22oC. Its water is known to be ideal for diving and snorkeling with fewer downpours. December is the prime time for vacation due to all such conditions in Andaman. 

How about Weather in December?

Andaman receives favorable weather in December which is quite pleasant and nice. So, it is the best time to visit. On average, the temperature looms up to 22 degrees and a maximum of 30 degrees. The humidity is also lower during the winter months of December and January. So, it’s the best time to enjoy thrilling water sports and activities. You can also indulge in the festivities at this time in the Andaman tour. 

Activities to Enjoy in December in the Andaman Islands 

To plan a vacation in December and get indulged in the festive vibes to cheer up the arrival of New Year, Andaman & Nicobar Islands are considered to be the best places. You can enjoy different water sport activities along with other activities in December. 

• Celebrate this Christmas and New Year 2020

You can definitely celebrate the festivities of Christmas and New Year’s Eve with family and friends in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. During this month, there is a great influx of tourists who flock around the bars and night clubs to enjoy the nightlife to their heart content. It is among the most popular events and festivities in Andaman. You can chill out at some of the sightseeing places and see the beginning of New Year on the islands. 

• Enjoy the Light & Sound Show at Cellular Jail 

Listen to the storytelling in the backdrop of light and sound show and know how the brave freedom fighters suffered a lot of tortures inside the jail. Witness the spectacle and make your evening knowledgeable and fun by seeing the narration of the scenes behind India’s fight for freedom. Delve deeper into the epic history of those freedom fighters, including the legendary Vir Savarkar. The jail has now become the National Memorial and one of the best attractions in Andaman. 

• Glass Bottom Boating 

If you are not confident enough to do scuba diving and snorkeling and you are not a water baby who wants to be submerged in the turquoise blue water, hop on the glass bottom boat to see the spectacles of beautiful marine life through a clear bottom. You can see the spectacular crystal clear views of sea creatures under your feet. Don’t fret! It is absolutely safe and you can witness the serene corals with spectacular views of the ocean. It is a great activity in Havelock Island at Dolphin Beach. 

• Sea Walking 

The sea walking is truly once in a lifetime adventure and one of the beautiful things to make you feel out of this world. In Havelock Island, sea walking is definitely an exciting activity. You need to gear up with a huge glass dome on your head in which you will get oxygen supply through a tube. 

It is definitely one of the great experiences to witness the underwater world of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. You can enjoy this activity at North Bay Beach in the proximity to Port Blair and in Havelock Island at Elephant Beach. You can also walk at a max depth of up to 7 meters on the seabed and witness the marine life with uninterrupted views in the water. 

• Kayaking in the mangroves 

Kayaking in the mangroves is truly an exciting and thrilling activity where you can have a pleasant adventure to indulge in when you are in Andaman. You can definitely explore the lush green mangroves of Andaman which has up to 1/5th of total mangrove lands in India while meandering through the sea waters of Andaman. You will have the captivating sound of nature when you glide through the lush greens. The mangroves are blessed with a tranquil and serene environment that is really peaceful and makes a great chance to unwind and relax. 

• Scuba Diving 

Scuba Diving is definitely one of the most vital and popular activities in Andaman. The mesmerizing beaches of Havelock Island are definitely the must-visit attraction where one can find a lot of sites full of coral reefs and serene marine life. For diving lovers who want to experience the depths of the ocean and explore the serene aquatic creatures, it is definitely one of the amazing activities. Several sites also host night diving activities for divers of all experience levels. You can spot octopus, corals, lobsters, and lionfish in this experience. 

• Turtle Nesting

Thousands of turtles are found in Diglipur Island during the nesting period. Turtle nesting is a popular activity, especially in the months of December and January. You can spot the turtles hatching their eggs on the beach. Be calm and don’t make noise as it will distract the turtles.

There are four types of turtles that can be seen while nesting in Andaman and Nicobar Islands – Hawksbill, Leatherback, Olive Ridley, and Green Turtle. In this season, female turtles make up to the sandy beaches to dig a hole where they hatch their eggs. Each nest consists of over 100 eggs and sea turtles make up to 3 to 7 nests in the nesting season. 

Conclusion 

You can definitely plan your vacation and pack your bags to visit Andaman this December. Brace yourself to feel the miracles of the marine world and experience the charm of Christmas Eve in the islands with your family and friends.