Andaman Sojourn - Tribes and Birds !!

Alright then, moving on to day 3. It was going to be a day to nourish and nurture our intellect. There were visits to three museums lined up in the day and a mandatory beach visit. This time it was going to be Chidiya Tapu, the southernmost point of South Andaman.

So, off we were for breakfast at “Kattabomman”. A wonderful place for anyone missing their idlis and dosas. The first stop was the Anthropological Museum. A small and exquisite museum providing information on the various andamanese tribes, their style of living and their tools and weapons. It was exciting to know that there were nearly 10 tribes still existing in the Andaman Islands out of which the most intriguing has to be the Sentinelese. They are supposedly one of the most reclusive people in the world. They are known to have a history of being hostile towards people trying to establish contact with them. And then there are the Jarawas, who have recently started interacting with the outsiders with even their kids gaining access to regular education.

Next up was the Samudrika Museum. Nothing special, except for a Blue Whale skeleton, well half of it. The rest was information on various aspects of ocean life, some more info on the tribes and a mini aquarium. Final stop before lunch -> Fisheries Museum, which enlightened us about the various aspects of ocean life. If you have a couple of extra hours to while away in Port Blair, you can give these museums a try.

Sunset at Chidiya Tapu

Our next stop was Chidiya Tapu. A beautiful beach, blue waters (This is going to become a norm) but the seabed was rocky, and hence we had to restrict ourselves to the shallow waters.  Chidiya Tapu is known for its sunset, and trust me, It most certainly deserves to be known for its sunset. It was a gorgeous sight. Standing by the seashore, with a slight drizzle trickling from the skies, viewing Orange light fading into the clouds, if that’s not bliss what else is.

It was then back to base and the usual chattering away routine. And Of course, the best was yet to come.