Andaman and Nicobar

If you’re looking for off-beat locations to holiday this summer, here’s our pick of 10 mesmerising Indian islands -- from the backwaters of Kerala to the Andamans -- where you can find your sense of adventure, as well as tranquility.

Costing less than Rs 1 per container, these Areca sheaths are heat-proof, durable and decay within 3 weeks in wet soil⁠—so the saplings can be planted along with their containers. Brilliant! #LiveGreen #PlasticFreeIndia

From running a diving school in Lakshadweep to swimming with sharks and manta rays, the many adventures in Sumer Verma's life will leave you wowed. And so will his stunning underwater pictures!

“If you see Lakshadweep, we have so much lagoon area. Other countries have built villas and attract tourists from across the globe. But we don’t have any such project.”

13 beaches in India, will be conferred with the 'Blue Flag' tag, which guarantees certain amenities for those who visit.

With its gorgeous beaches, underwater wonders and primeval location, Andaman and Nicobar islands are still the ideal place to get away from it all.

Surrounded by nothing but water for miles, this unique island in the Andaman Sea provides glimpses of nature at its most primordial.