Andaman & Nicobar Islands are a perfect example of unity in diversity. It is like a mini India where people of different religions, languages, ethnic groups live peaefully, respecting each others beliefs. Port Blair the capital of Andaman & Nicobar has a cosmopolitan touch.

Island Tourism Festival

For 15 days every years, between December & January these islands have a festive look.The Island Tourism festival is organised by the Andaman & Nicobar Administration where Cultural Troupes & Artists of national and international staure perform.

Also part of these festivities are local performers. Water sports competitions & Nicobari Hodi race are a treat to watch. An exhibition depicting the progress made by these islands is woarth a visit. Other not to be missed attractions are the Floating restaurant, Bay show, Puppet show, Magic show, Dog show, Scuba Diving, Canoe race etc.

Subhash Mela

Celebrated in the month of January.

It is week long festival organised every year in Havelock to commemorate the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.

Vivekananda Mela

Celebrated in month of January.

Celebrated at Neil Island on the occasion of Swami Vivekananda birth anniversary.

Block Mela

Celebrated in January / February.

Organised at Diglipur to highlight the development of rural areas.