Lesser-known facts about the Andaman and Nicobar Islands A splendid island like Andaman is known for its silvery beaches and golden sunsets. But wait a minute, Andaman is more than just its beaches. And what’s that? Well, right from the name of the island to its underwater mystery, this archipelago has a lot to tell. So if you’re ready, let’s unleash all its secrets and lesser known facts one by one. If you are a beach lover like me, then the thought of Andaman’s gorgeous beaches in itself would excite you. Before taking off to the islands, I made sure that I researched about all the beaches right from Havelock to Neil island and so many more. And as the date of my trip neared, I knew everything about its beaches. While I was going through all the blogs about Andaman’s beaches, I came across one blog that had nothing to do with its ‘things to do’ and ‘top 10 beaches’. So what was this blog about? Well, it was about all the untold yet interesting facts about Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Here’s a look at what I found that would definitely leave you amazed by the end: ABOUT THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE NAME Andaman and Nicobar Islands. What does the name stand for? Well, both the words come from the Malay language. While Andaman stands for a Hindu deity ‘Hanuman’, Nicobar stands for ‘The land of naked people. ABOUT THE BRITISH & JAPANESE Yes. You read that right. Both, the British as well as the Japanese had small roles to play that marked the history of this island. Coming to the British, they built a prison to disconnect the prisoners from the outer world. That jail was known as ‘Kala Pani.’ Today, it is popularly known as the ‘Cellular
Lesser-known facts about the Andaman and Nicobar Islands A splendid island like Andaman is known for its silvery beaches and golden sunsets. But wait a minute, Andaman is more than just its beaches. And what’s that? Well, right from the name of the island to its underwater mystery, this archipelago has a lot to tell.
