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Offbeat destinations

We bring you little known secrets tucked away from prying eyes in the folds of mountains, deep within forests or surrounded by seas. Discover these way-out, offbeat gems, some of them destinations in their own right.
 
Silver Sand Beach Resort, Andaman
Off the beaten track hotels-Silver Sand Beach Resort
 
 
Cheery cottages set in a dense palm grove. Neat paths cutting through the manicured garden lead you to the cottages and at places the palms are so thick that the sunlight itself is chequered and green! The cottages are quaint, made in wood with pagoda-like sloping roofs. This luxury resort is quintessentially Andaman with its lush greenery and a private beach with transparent waters and yes, silver sands. Forget the chaos of your daily life and unwind here.

USP: Water sports, tranquility.
There are three exit points in India to the Andaman islands – Chennai, Kolkata and Vishakhapatnam. Point of entry is the capital city of Port Blair. Silver Sands is situated on the Vijaynagar Beach (beach number 5) of Havelock island, 54 km by sea from Port Blair.

A morning and afternoon ferry operates between Port Blair and Havelock Island and the journey takes two - four hours. The ferries are run by the Shipping Corporation of India. Advance bookings are possible for the morning ferries (subject to availability). Tickets are available at the Phoenix Bay Jetty Ticket Counter from 9 am to 11 am (closed on Sundays). Prices range from Rs. 50 to 200.

Air: Flights are available from Chennai and Kolkata to Port Blair. The flight is about 2 hours long.

Sea: Passenger ships are available from Chennai, Kolkata and Vishakapatnam to Port Blair. Tickets must be purchased in person at the Shipping Corporation of India. Sailings dates are subject to last minute changes, therefore the tickets can only be purchased 3-4 days before the sailing. During the high season (October to May) there are usually 4 sailings per month from Chennai & Kolkata and 1 or 2 sailings per month from Vishakapatnam. Return tickets can only be purchased in Port Blair.

(Note that non Indian passport holders need a special permit to enter the Andaman Islands)

Unsullied silver beach, turquoise waters, exquisite coral reef with an abundance of marine life and thick palm plantations. Silver Sand offers adventure activities such as trekking, island camping, snorkeling and scuba-diving.