nature

Christmas Island has about 1600 residents who live in a number of settlement areas. 63% of its area is National Park and the rest mainly rainforest.The Island was first discovered by the British and dutch navigators and then the United Kingdom transfered soverignty to Australia.The government is non-self governing territory of Australia. The ethnic make up of Christmas Island is diverse.The climate is tropical,with heat and humidity moderated by trade winds. It has an assorted set of species of flora & fauna found nowhere else in the world!Christmas Island is a focal point for sea birds of various species. Some 86 migrant bird species have been recorded in the islands.To name a few- Red-footed Boobies, Common Noddy, Brown Booby.  Probably the most noticable local is the Red Crab with over 100 million of these vivid red creatures living on the forest floor. These creatures migrate in a spectacular sea of red from the forest to the coast each year for the breeding season. The spectacle is an experience not to be forgotten.CHRISTMAS ISLAND boasts some of the best scuba diving trips in Australia and has some of the longest drop-offs in the world.

Nicobar Islands are neighbouring ones to the Andamans Islands. It is  separated from the Bay of Bengal by around 1300km and are in the southeast part of the subcontinent India.It also has the Indira point,the southernmost point of India.The Nicober Islands are covered with dense forests, rare variety of flora and fauna and birds. The sandy beaches are coastlined by coconut trees which swing to the rythm of the sea.The sea offers an excellent range for water sports.Adventure tourism like trekking, island camping, snorkelling,scuba diving etc., are the attractions. The clean and wide roads with a rare view of gifts of nature attracts every nature-lover. This island is a dwelling place for people of all faiths-Hindus, Muslims, Christians,Sikhs etc., and all languages also. A visit to these is a memorable life-time experience.