Ten Degree Channel

Ten Degree Channel Comprising of 28 Islands, with an area of 1,841 sq.Kms. The Ten Degree Channel separates the Nicobar Islands from Andamans. The Nicobars abound in coconut palm, casuarina and pandanus. Great and Little Nicobar have the Giant Robber Crab, Monkeys with long tail, Nicobarese Pigeons in plenty. Megapode, a rare bird is found in Great Nicobar. The southernmost tip of India is not Kanyakumari as has till recently been considered, it is INDIRA POINT in Great Nicobar Island. Nicobar group is out of bounds for foreigners at present. Indians may be given permission in exceptional cases on application.