The Andaman Islands are an archipelago in the northeastern Indian Ocean about 130 km (81 mi) southwest offs the coasts of Myanmar’s Ayeyarwady Region. Together with the Nicobar Islands to their south, the Andamans serve as a maritime boundary between the Bay of Bengal to the west and the Andaman Sea to the east. Most of the islands are part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a Union Territory of India, while the Coco Islands and Preparis Island in the archipelago’s north belong to Myanmar.
The Andaman Islands are home to the Andamanese, a group of indigenous people that includes a number of tribes, including the Jarawa and Sentinelese tribes. While some of the islands can be visited with permits, entry to others, including North Sentinel Island, is banned by law. The Sentinelese are generally hostile to visitors and have had little contact with any other people. The government protects their right to privacy.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a union territory of India consisting of 572 islands, of which 38 are inhabited, at the junction of the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea. The territory’s capital is the city of Port Blair.
Tourism to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is increasing due to the popularity of beaches and adventure sports like snorkelling and sea-walking. Plans to develop various islands under NITI (National Institute of Transforming India) Aayog is also in progress. Luxury resorts with participation from the Government are set up to plan in Avis Island, Smith Island and Long Island.
In Port Blair, the main places to visit are the Cellular Jail, Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, Andaman Water sports complex, Chatham Saw Mill, Mini Zoo, Corbyn’s cove, Chidiya Tapu, Wandoor Beach, Forest Museum, Anthropological Museum, Fisheries Museum, Naval Museum (Samudrika), Ross Island and North Bay Island. Viper Island which was earlier visited is now kept closed by the administration. Other places include Havelock island famous for Radhanagar Beach, Neil Island for Scuba diving/snorkeling/sea walking, Cinque Island, Saddle peak, Mt Harriet, and Mud Volcano. Diglipur, located at North Andaman is also getting popular in 2018 and many tourists have started visiting North Andaman as well. The southern group (Nicobar islands) is mostly inaccessible to tourists.
Indian tourists do not require a permit to visit the Andaman Islands, but if they wish to visit any tribal areas they need a special permit from the Deputy Commissioner in Port Blair. Permits are required for foreign nationals. For foreign nationals arriving by air, these are granted upon arrival at Port Blair.
According to official estimates, the flow of tourists tripled to nearly 430,000 in 2016-17 from 130,000 in 2008–09. The Radha Nagar beach was chosen as Asia’s best beach in 2004.
Upon your arrival in Port Blair in the morning/afternoon, get transferred to Hotel and check-in.
After freshen-up proceed to Corbin’s Cove Beach for beach activity which is 10 km away from Port Blair City. Later visit cellular jail, (Cellular jail closed on Monday & on all Govt. holidays).
Enjoy theLight & Sound show at Cellular Jail.
Return to your hotel. Evening free for own activity.
Overnight stay at Port Blair
Today after breakfast, enjoy excursion trip to 2 Island.
Proceed to an enthralling journey to North Bay Island (Coral Island) by boatto see coral reefs, exotic varieties of beautiful ornamental fishes and other marine life. The glass bottom boat ride (optional activityon direct payment) helps one to take a closer look at the vast coral colonies, you can also enjoy snorkeling & other water sports activity (optional activityon direct payment) on this island.
Then proceed to Ross Island (by boat), the erstwhile capital of Port Blair during the British regime.See important ruins include a Church, Cemetery, Swimming Pool and Chief Commissioner's residence.
Return to your hotel. Evening free for own activity
Overnight stay at Port Blair
The day starts early, board the morning ferry from Port Blair to Havelock Island.
Carry packed breakfast.
This journey is of around 2 hrsApprox.
On reaching, get transferred to the respective hotels to complete the check-in.
In the Afternoon, visit the popular Radhanagar Beach, which is also known as Beach No 7. It has also been rated as the 'Best Beach in Asia' by the Time Magazine.
Overnight stay at Havelock
The day starts early. You are going for a memorable excursion to the beautiful Elephant beach.
The boat journey from Havelock to Elephant beach takes around 25 minutes. This surely is going to be an unforgettable snorkeling experience (optional activityon direct payment) for you.
Get into the snorkeling gear and get all set to explore the colorful underwater world. The reef close to the shore is around 1 meter deep and the larger reef is formed by an amazing variety of corals and marine life..
(Note: Snorkeling at the Elephant beach is subject to weather conditions.)
Return to Havelock. Day free for leisure.
Overnight stay at Havelock
Post breakfast in the morning, check out from the hotel. Board a ferry from Havelock and get transferred to Neil.
On arrival, you will be transferred to the respective hotels for check-in.
In the afternoon, enjoy visit to the very popular Bharatpur beach, Sitapur Beach and Laxmanpur Beach.
Day free at leisure.
Overnight stay at Neil
After breakfast at the hotel, check-out and go on-board the ferry for your onward journey to Port Blair.
On arrival in Port Blair, the rest of the day is at leisure.
Explore the surroundings on your own.
Overnight stay at Port Blair
Morning free for packing & personal activities.
On time 08:00am check out from the hotel & proceed for local sightseeing. Visit Chatham Sawmill, Samudrika, Anthropological Museum, Fisheries Museum
**(City tour depends on the flight departure time. If not covered on the departure day, it will be organized on the day of arrival).
on time transfer to Airport.
Upon your arrival in Port Blair in the morning/afternoon, get transferred to Hotel and check-in.
After freshen-up proceed to Corbin’s Cove Beach for beach activity which is 10 km away from Port Blair City. Later visit cellular jail, (Cellular jail closed on Monday & on all Govt. holidays).
Enjoy theLight & Sound show at Cellular Jail.
Return to your hotel. Evening free for own activity
Overnight stay at Port Blair
Today after breakfast, enjoy excursion trip to 2 Island.
Proceed to an enthralling journey to North Bay Island (Coral Island) by boat to see coral reefs, exotic varieties of beautiful ornamental fishes and other marine life. The glass bottom boat ride (optional activityon direct payment) helps one to take a closer look at the vast coral colonies, you can also enjoy snorkeling & other water sports activity (optional activityon direct payment) on this island.
Then proceed to Ross Island (by boat), the erstwhile capital of Port Blair during the British regime.See important ruins include a Church, Cemetery, Swimming Pool and Chief Commissioner's residence.
Return to your hotel. Evening free for own activity.
Overnight stay at Port Blair
The day starts early, board the morning ferry from Port Blair to Havelock Island.
Carry packed breakfast.
This journey is of around 2 hrs Approx.
On reaching, get transferred to the respective hotels to complete the check-in.
In the Afternoon, visit the popular Radhanagar Beach, which is also known as Beach No 7. It has also been rated as the 'Best Beach in Asia' by the Time Magazine.
Overnight stay at Havelock
After breakfast at the hotel, check-out and go on-board the ferry for your onward journey to Port Blair.
On arrival in Port Blair, the rest of the day is at leisure.
Explore the surroundings on your own.
Overnight stay at Port Blair
Morning free for packing & personal activities.
On time 08:00am check out from the hotel & proceed for local sightseeing. Visit Chatham Sawmill, Samudrika, Anthropological Museum, Fisheries Museum
**(City tour depends on the flight departure time. If not covered on the departure day, it will be organized on the day of arrival).
on time transfer to Airport.
Upon your arrival in Port Blair in the morning/afternoon, get transferred to Hotel and check-in.
After freshen-up proceed to Corbin’s Cove Beach for beach activity which is 10 km away from Port Blair City. Later visit cellular jail, (Cellular jail closed on Monday & on all Govt. holidays).
Enjoy theLight & Sound show at Cellular Jail.
Return to your hotel. Evening free for own activity.
Overnight stay at Port Blair
Today after breakfast, enjoy excursion trip to 2 Island.
Proceed to an enthralling journey to North Bay Island (Coral Island) by boatto see coral reefs, exotic varieties of beautiful ornamental fishes and other marine life. The glass bottom boat ride (optional activityon direct payment) helps one to take a closer look at the vast coral colonies, you can also enjoy snorkeling & other water sports activity (optional activityon direct payment) on this island.
Then proceed to Ross Island (by boat), the erstwhile capital of Port Blair during the British regime.See important ruins include a Church, Cemetery, Swimming Pool and Chief Commissioner's residence.
Return to your hotel. Evening free for own activity.
Overnight stay at Port Blair
Today at early morning (at 03:30 AM) start for your journey to Baratang Island (110 Kms) road drive, crossing the Great Andaman Trunk Road (NH 4), covered with dense forests on both the side.
In between the road journey you will cross two islands passages via vessels ferry boats.On arrival at Baratang, comes a very exciting part of the journey; the mangrove creek journey by boat leading to the Limestone Cave.
After visit Back to Port Blair (at 1530 Hrs is Last Escorts).
Evening free for own activity
Overnight stay at Port Blair
The day starts early, board the morning ferry from Port Blair to Havelock Island.
Carry packed breakfast.
This journey is of around 2 hrs Approx.
On reaching, get transferred to the respective hotels to complete the check-in.
In the Afternoon, visit the popular Radhanagar Beach, which is also known as Beach No 7. It has also been rated as the 'Best Beach in Asia' by the Time Magazine.
Overnight stay at Havelock
The day starts early. You are going for a memorable excursion to the beautiful Elephant beach.
The boat journey from Havelock to Elephant beach takes around 25 minutes. This surely is going to be an unforgettable snorkeling experience (optional activityon direct payment) for you.
Get into the snorkeling gear and get all set to explore the colorful underwater world. The reef close to the shore is around 1 meter deep and the larger reef is formed by an amazing variety of corals and marine life..
(Note: Snorkeling at the Elephant beach is subject to weather conditions.)
Return to Havelock. Day free for leisure.
Overnight stay at Havelock
After breakfast at the hotel, check-out and go on-board the ferry for your onward journey to Port Blair.
On arrival in Port Blair, the rest of the day is at leisure.
Explore the surroundings on your own.
Overnight stay at Port Blair
Morning free for packing & personal activities.
On time 08:00am check out from the hotel & proceed for local sightseeing. Visit Chatham Sawmill, Samudrika, Anthropological Museum, Fisheries Museum
**(City tour depends on the flight departure time. If not covered on the departure day, it will be organized on the day of arrival)
on time transfer to Airport.
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