North Bay Island
North Bay Island is a small but beautiful island located near Port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands due to its crystal-clear waters, pristine beaches, and abundance of marine life.
North Bay Island, like the rest of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, has a rich history that dates back thousands of years. The indigenous tribes of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, including the Great Andamanese, Onge, and Jarawa, are believed to have lived on these islands for tens of thousands of years. The exact history of North Bay Island, however, is not well-documented.
During the colonial era, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands came under the control of the British, who established a penal colony on the islands. Thousands of Indian freedom fighters were sent to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as prisoners, where they were subjected to brutal treatment and hard labor. North Bay Island, like many other islands in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago, was used as a site for the penal colony. It is believed that prisoners were forced to work on the island, clearing the land and building infrastructure for the British colonizers.
After India gained independence in 1947, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands became a part of the Indian Union. The penal colony was eventually closed down, and the islands were opened up for tourism. Today, North Bay Island is a popular tourist destination, known for its crystal-clear waters, pristine beaches, and abundance of marine life.
North Bay Island is known for its clear and calm waters, which are ideal for snorkeling and scuba diving. Visitors can see a variety of marine life, including colorful fish, sea turtles, and even dolphins. The island is also home to a variety of coral reefs, which attract divers and snorkelers from all over the world.
In addition to snorkeling and scuba diving, North Bay Island offers a range of other activities. Visitors can take a glass-bottom boat ride to see the underwater world without getting wet. They can also go for a ride on a banana boat or enjoy parasailing for a bird's eye view of the island and the surrounding ocean.
