Antarctica is not only a place of curiosity for scientist but is a place of interest to layman also. Everyone has questions about Antarctica. In many ways Antarctica is a "Scientists Paradise". Science is the Principle human activity in Antarctica. Antarctica is a land of extremes: it is the highest, driest, coldest, windiest continent. It is the last continent to be explored and exploited - the continent about which still least is known has many unusual, interesting and beautiful features. This book seeks to bring out the importance of Antarctica as well as an introduction to youngsters who may think of pursuing research in this continent.Uninhabited continent surrounding the South Pole, Consisting of an ice-covered plateau and high mountain peaks.Being a witness to the Indian Antarctic Scientific Expedition this is an attempt to put words to live processes that had surpassed creating a permanent imprint in the memory. Inspite of the fact that it is almost impossible to capture the vastness of Antarctica in words.