if you do want to travel to Port Blair ( Andaman & Nicobar Islands )

So, if you do want to travel to Port Blair, it is located in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. It has many islands and is in the Bay of Bengal which is roughly 1000 km from the Indian mainland, approximately in the southeast of INDIA. Online maps of the islands are available, however, they might not be precise, so plan on getting lost! just google it ok?

However, reaching there can be a little tricky. To get to the city of Port Blair, you have the option of taking a ship or a flight or other options if you may find let me know. Major Indian cities offer flights, however, and it's so pretty cheap, the schedule isn't very dependable but only sometimes, scheduled flights do go regularly, if your luck is like mine you may have to wait for hours or even days. Ships are an option as well, but they are not particularly comfortable, and the journey can be choppy, especially if you are sensitive to motion sickness still the journey and its, etc.

Now, let's talk about the famous attractions on the islands. There are many beautiful beaches, exotic marine life, and scenic views that you can explore. If you like nature and want to relax for a couple of days without spending a fortune then this place is for you. But, be careful, the beaches are not always clean, and there might be dangerous marine creatures lurking in the water. So, don't forget to carry some first aid and insect repellent.

When it comes to activities, scuba diving, and snorkeling are the most popular. But, the equipment is not always in good condition, and the instructors might not be very experienced, so be prepared for some risks. I would not suggest that because hospitals are located at a distance and you might not find the same arrangements that are available in the Maldives or such places just make sure you have first aid and get some cold and other meds with you, I always suggest that. Trekking is also an option, but the trails are not well-maintained, and wild animals might be on the way. So, make sure you have a guide with you that won't run away.

The best time to visit is from November to April, but the weather is unpredictable, and there might be sudden showers or storms. So, carry some rain gear and warm clothes.

As for history, this is what I found on the internet: the islands were inhabited by indigenous tribes for thousands of years, but now most of them are extinct. The British also used the islands as a penal colony, and some of the jails still exist, but they are not always open to visitors.

The cost of living is high, especially during the peak tourist season, but you can always bargain with the locals and get a good deal. Just be careful not to get scammed! , when I am tired of long travel or jetlagged I forgot almost all my own advice 

Finally, the official data can be found on the website of the Andaman and Nicobar Administration, but the website is not very user-friendly, afterall Indian government and the information might be outdated or incorrect. So, double-check everything before you go! you may contact us if you are planning and need help, we can connect you to some reputable companies  

Indain Gov is planning to introduce new E-Passport ( MEA )

 A bio metric passport (also known as an e-passport or a digital passport) is a traditional passport that has an embedded electronic microprocessor chip which contains bio metric information that can be used to authenticate the identity of the passport holder. 

The Application process and verification of the passport seva will not change and it will also require police verification same as now . 

 

One thing that is difficult to understand is that why so we still need to visit passport seva for document verification when it can be easily done online using UIDAI Authentication , Just how we can manage to open Demat account online .

We should be able to verify our document for passport from the comfort of our home , I am not saying that the current system is not as planned or reliable .

But the staff of the Passpot Seva Kendra is like gangsters in suits , they are like worst people i can ever imagine to have , they do not have sympathy or need to understand , even if you have perfect document according to the Document Advisor on Passport Seva website they are still able to reject the application .

It is very difficult to get an appointment for the passport it self and now, when we ask an agent for it they ask a huge amount of money just to get us the appointment.

This is all a type of corruption .