Dubai zoo situated in Jumeirah is one of the oldest zoo in UAE. It is the oldest in the whole of Arabian Peninsula. It is the house of rare breed of chimps and wild cats of Arabia. Dubai zoo was established in the year 1967 by former ruler of Dubai Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum.

The management of the zoo is done by Dubai Municipality which took over the charge in the year 1971. The zoo consists of over 1000 animals in count and is a nice hang out place for tourists and locals to have fun in the midst of dubai shopping festival nature and is also good for kids to get a close view of animals. The Dubai zoo was the landmark of the place because it signified “town’s end”. Dubai zoo also have attractive aquarium house carrying fishes, reptiles and other aquatic life. Dubai zoo keeps undergoing regular innovation in terms of adding new specie and carving new design to the zoo. Endangered specie Arabian wolf, Gordon’s wild cat and other exotic animals can be captured there. Tourists can enjoy the beautiful ambiance of the zoo and can picture some local bird specie in zoo’s huge aviary.

Dubai zoo has about nine species of large cats, Arabian mammals and six species of primates are on show. The zoo is so designed as to make the look alike natural inhabitant environment for the animals to make their stay all happy and natural dhow dinner cruise. Dubai zoo is encompassed in area of about 1.75 hectares and you can cover the whole area sufficiently in 2 hours. The zoo is open for amusement and enjoyment from 10 in the morning to six in the evening and is open every day except Tuesday, which is the day booked for cleaning purpose. There is free admission in the zoo for the children below two years of age. There is ample space available for parking your vehicle at the very entrance of the zoo and there is also space available on the back side dubai city tour of the zoo. There are snacks and beverages available at every nook and corner to keep your mouth munching as you roam to see some wild life.

Dubai zoo is a nice place to take your family and spend some quality time in wild natural surroundings. It is an informative and knowledgeable experience for younger one’s. Therefore, when you come to Dubai, you can mark the zoo on in the list.

Diglipur is the farthest town of the north part of Andaman and Nicobar Island. Known for its orange rice and the wonderful scenic location, Diglipur is a beautiful place to spend your vacations. This place sees most of its tourists during  from December to February as that is the time when turtle nesting is seen and most people come to see this thing. This small town has many attractions stored in it for tourists.

Tourist attractions of Diglipur Island

Snorkelling

Near the Kalipur Beach of this island there is a place which is ideal for snorkelling. One can enjoy the view of the marine life in the clear water of this beach. Enjoying the underwater dive, this place is ideal as a picnic spot. This beach has too many houseflies so don’t forget to carry an insect repellent with you. Some water bodies of this area are dominated by crocodiles therefore you must be well aware of such places before you choose to go there. Do not go for swimming or underwater diving without the proper knowledge as the consequences can be quite fatal.

Trekking

This island is ideal for trekking. Climb to the highest point of this island to enjoy the marvellous view of the island the surrounding scenic beauty. Your trekking path will go through jungles and water swamps. Do not try any unknown route; take a local guide if possible.

Tips for trekking

Buy Rs 250 permit from the forest department before exploring the lush green jungles. It is not required to buy the tickets before hand.

The forest department office is open from 6 am to 2 pm.

Guide is available at the Pristine Beach Resort for rupees 100. You can go all by yourself as well. The path here is well directed by sign board and paints on the trees so you will not get lost.

Food and drinks

Pristine Beach Resort is a very good place for food and drinks. The price of the food is quite affordable and the taste is very good. This beach resort has AC  as well as non AC cottages and the accommodation is quite comfortable with al the facilities that one can use.

Transportation

The transportation from Port Blair to Diglipur is by two ways; by road and ferry.

If you are going by the bus then you need to buy the tickets before starting your journey. The tickets are available at the shop just opposite the bus stand. These shops have all the information about the various destinations that you want to go by bus along with the fare for each.

If you are visiting the place by ferry then they run a number of toimes in a week and takes almost ten hours to reach the Diglipur island. Going by the ferry is a wonderful experience as you can enjoy the clear water and reachg yourdestination as well. You can also take shared jeep, al the information regarding the price and amount is available over there.

Mayabunder locally known as Tehsil [considered equivalent to  country]is one of the 5 local administrative division of the Andaman and Nicobar Island. Situated on the northern side of the middle Andaman and Nicobar Island, Mayabunder is a magnificent tourist location. The population of this place is very less compared  to its size. Inhabitants of this place are mostly people from East Pakistan and Burma. Due to some amazing scenic locations, Mayabunder attracts large number of tourists every year.

Major tourist’s attractions of this place

Beautiful Locations

There are a number of creeks which gives tourists a great cruising experience among the exotic flora, evergreen mangrove and the beautiful fauna which surrounds the entire place. This is an ideal place for bird watchers, nature lovers, learning travellers, researchers and people who are interested in the ecology of the place.

Pokhadera Beach

This beach is dedicated to people who love water and can spend the entire day playing in water, getting indulged in water sports  and swimming. Included in the Mahatma Gandhi Marine Nationwide Park this beach is known for the amazing coral view that it offers.

Avis Island

Avis Island, also known as the coconut island is a gorgeous place to spend the entire day. Just a 15 min of boat ride will take you to this place where you can enjoy the views of the lovely coconut trees and the enjoy playing in the crystal clear water. It’s an ideal place for picnic.

Forest Museum

Forest Museum is the place that will enlighten you with its antique and informative collections and will entertain you as well. For tourists who like educative travelling, don’t miss to visit this place and view some of the greatest collections and know the history behind them.

Anmol Driftwood Museum

You will be fascinated to see the woodwork of this place. Operated by non-public entrepreneur, Anmol Driftwood Museum is a must visit place in Mayabunder.

Ray Hill

Ray Hills is just a 20 minutes drive from the Mayabunder Jetty. Come to place to see the development of an eco village which is an effort by ANIFPDCL. Enjoy your staying in the guests houses over here and experience the thrill of elephant safari, rock climbing and the wild view of the surrounding. There is also a library where book lovers can spend some time.

How to Reach Mayabunder?

One can reach Mayabunder by coming to Port Blair first. After that one can travel to this part of the Andabar Island by hiring a ferry. Helicopter services are also available and the neighbouring islands also have the appropriate transportation facilities to reach Mayabunder.

Best time to visit

The best time to visit this place is from December to February when one can see the nesting of the turtles

If you want to spend your holidays in the silver candy beaches of the world then Mayabunder is the ideal place for you. So come here and pamper yourself in the  crystal clear water and amazing beaches of Mayabunder.

Neil Island which is located at a distance of 40 km form Port Blair is one of the isolated Island of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This Island has very less population compared to the other Islands that are present in this place.  The main residents of this Island are Bengali and agriculture is their only way of earning a living. Neil Island is also known by the name of ‘vegetable bowl of Andaman’ due to the high quality of vegetables available here. Once famous for corals, Neil Island is a wonderful Island for spending an adventurous holiday.

Tourist attraction of Neil Island

Sitapur Beach

Located at the top of the Neil Island, Sitapur Beach is a very good place to spend a peaceful holiday. Famous for its lush green surrounding, this place is also known for its high quality agricultural growth. The main attraction of this beach is its sunrise which is a must watch for every visitor who visits this place. The water of this island is so clean and clear that it seems as though it is welcoming all the swimmers with open hands..

Other beaches of this area where you can enjoy coral watching, scuba diving, swimming, snorkelling, kayaking, and many other water sports is the Bharatpur Beach, Elephant Beach and Radhanagar Beach. It is amazing to watch the marine life and corals of these beaches.

Enjoy the unique view of black rocks and tropical forest at the Vijayanagar Beach. It is also known by the name of Beach Number 5 and is located in the Havelock Island.

How to reach Neil Island?

One can reach these Islands by reaching Port Blair first. Flights to Port Blair are connected from major cities like Chennai and Kolkata. One can also come to this Island by cruises [available ordinary as well as deluxe] it takes 56 to 66 hours to reach Port Blair from India depending upon the place from where your journey starts. The cruises may not be available regularly but are available frequently.

Best time to visit

The ideal time to visit these places are during the winter time as this Island is near to the equator and is dominated by hot and humid tropical climate. The average temperature of this place is from 21 to 31 degree centigrade. One can hire bicycles which are available on daily rental bases or auto rickshaws are also available.

One can reach this Island from the main Andaman and Nicobar Island  by a ferry boat, the cost of which will be less than Rs 100. It is advised to visitors that they book resorts and small hotels before their arrival so that they don have any problem in staying here. The guest house representatives escort the guest to the guest house if they are informed about the arrival of the guests.