These lush forests provide safe haven to over 3,000 species of plants including mangroves, epiphytes (including hundreds of varieties of ferns and orchids), palm trees, timbers (teak, mahogany, Paduk) and a wide variety of tropical fruits.
However, these plans did not materialize and following independence in 1947, these islands were incorporated into Indian Union. Since then, massive immigration from the mainland has inflated the island population from a few thousands to nearly 400,000 (estimate 2015)
We believe it is the small things that make a big difference and especially for our front line staff we seek people who have a genuine care and concern towards fellow human beings. Assistance with luggage, a patient ear to an agitated customer, a cold wet tissue and a bottle of water after a tiring boat journey are some of the few things that though very simple require a honest passion. If you think you have it in you to become a Tour Manager/ Tour Escort/ Driver for one of the leading and most demanding Travel Company then, at your own risk, send your CV on[email protected]
With a tropical, almost equatorial climate and heavy rains for nearly four months each year, the Islands are home to canopied rain forests and mangroves that are a spectacle to behold. These lush forests provide safe haven to over 3,000 species of plants including mangroves, epiphytes (including hundreds of varieties of ferns and orchids), palm trees, timbers (teak, mahogany, Paduk) and a wide variety of tropical fruits.
