What To Shop In Andaman Islands
Are you confused what to buy for yourself, immediate and extended family, friends and colleagues? Read this article to understand more about the things to buy and about the pearl shopping in the Andaman Islands.Sagarika Emporium in Andaman Island provides the tourist with various items for shopping
If you are on a holiday in the Andaman Islands, then you will surely be wondering about things to buy and bring back home. Check this article out which describes the islands, the flora and fauna and the handicrafts and condiments on these islands. Read on to know more about what is the specialty of the islands and about the pearl shopping at Sagarika emporium, the best shopping spot in Andaman islands. Why this article?
Did you know that these islands are called: green islands in the marigold sun? Apart from the pristine beaches and underwater marine life, the islands are abundant in natural resources. If you know what is available on the islands then surely you will be able to appreciate what to shop and take back home. So you can gift your loved ones and let them know about your wonderful holiday in the Andaman Islands. 
About Andamans
First a brief about the Andaman and Nicobar Islands: It is a two district long chain of more than 570+ islands in the Bay of Bengal and the most isolated part of the Indian territories. Only 37 of these islands are inhabited and one fifth of the population comprises of tribals. The islands are reachable by boat or flight from Chennai, Kolkata, Vishakapatnam. The major income of the locals comes from national and international tourists who flock to the islands for various adventure sports like snorkeling, scuba diving and to enjoy beaches. The islands are plastic free, clean and green, and safe. People are warm and welcoming and sincere at heart. Tourists visit the islands for a period of 5 days to a few weeks. Often people who want to learn diving stay back at the Havelock Island and Neil for up to 6 months a year. In case you are planning a holiday to the Andaman Islands …To Know More About The Tourist Spot In Andaman IslandsAbout the natural resources
You must be wondering what to shop in Andamans? The brief details of the natural resources including forest products which are abundant in the islands will be relevant to understand what tourists buy. Did you know that the dense rain forests on the islands have more than 2200+ species of Indian, Malaysian, and Myanmarese trees. The Administration promotes the practice of native woodwork and carpentry. Sources of wood and marine items:
Here are some facts about the flora and fauna- terrestrial and marine: About Spices and condiments
These are all time favourite gifts not only for Indians but also for international travellers. Specially Indians relish use of spices in daily and special cooking. With a large diversity in cuisine across the country, spices are a preferred culinary inclusion. Spices add a distinctive taste to the food. The islands are abundant in spices like black pepper, cloves and cinnamon etc. These spices are an intermediate crop between coconut and areca nut palms which thrive in the warm tropical heights and in the humid climate on the islands giving the spices the required oil content.
.About Sagarika emporium
When you have gone through this entire list of souvenirs you may wonder where to buy these during the tour. The best time to shop a day before the tour ends. Port Blair has ample shops but the best and the most reasonable is the Sagarika emporium which is run by the government. It is located in the center of the city and accessible from all parts of Port Blair. This place has a large variety of handicrafts, art items, jewellery, local clothing, reasonably priced and all in one place. What can you get here? It includes beautiful and utility based items like Tees, salt and pepper shakers of shells, pearl jewellery, tea cups, bangles and lamp shades made from coconut shells, deity idols and carvings from wood and paper mache. The items are reasonably priced and the emporium is always crowded. The items on the shelves are all bought from local self-employed people thus providing a means of livelihood. Buying items from this place is a holistic contribution to the development of the islands and enabling the people to become self-reliable. We shopped everything from this emporium for home, family and friends and were loved by all.
To sum up: if you go for a holiday, be sure to read this article so that you can decide what souvenirs you can bring back with you from the Andaman islands.
