BIKERS CLUB JANUARY 2020 ISSUE | Page 56

ISSUE 01 | JANUARY 2020 Other than the rich wildlife diversity, the islands are also a popular bird watching site with at least 240 types of birds. The island is also famous for it's exotic corals and marine life. The endless coastline draws tourists from all over the world. The colourful shells, rocks and remnants of coral reefs are used as ornate ornaments, natural souvenirs etc, by the tourists. The island's rich ecosystem, life forms diversity and sheer beauty of the place attract nature lovers, ecology enthusiasts and photographs all through the year. Indigenous Tribes of Andaman The Great Andamanese, Jarawas or Sentalenese are considered the first people or natives of the Andaman and Nicobar islands. They inhabit the South Andaman and Middle Andaman islands and live in groups and are known to be dark- skinned. They have shunned interactions with outside communities and mostly keep to themselves. They have been inhabiting years. Most of them have now been wiped out by diseases, epidemics and tsunamis and there are approx. Only 400-450 indigenous people are remaining on the islands. They resort to hunting-gathering lifestyle. Perfect Beach Holiday Andaman have the most exotic beaches. These are Wandoor beach, Elephant Beach, Sitapur Beach, Bharatpur Beach, Laxmanpur Beach and Radhanagar Beach. Each of these beaches offers a peaceful ambience that would make you want to spend days here. These beaches also give the opportunity of trying out a number of water sports such as Scuba Diving, Snorkelling, Sea Walk etc. What Makes Andaman And Nicobar Islands An Amazing Tourist Destination Unknown to many, Andaman has one of the best trekking routes in India, which is the trek from Mount Harriet to Madhuban. The exotic flora and fauna coupled with the lush green forests are a paradise for trekking enthusiasts. BIKERS CLUB ® | MAGAZINE | PAGE 56