About the tour
About the Andaman & Nicobar Islands
The Andaman & Nicobar Islands — India’s tropical paradise. 572 islands scattered in the Bay of Bengal, with crystal-clear turquoise waters, white-sand beaches, dense rainforests, vibrant coral reefs and a haunting freedom-fight history. Radhanagar Beach (Havelock) is consistently ranked among Asia’s top 10 beaches.
Best Time to Visit
- October – May — ideal weather (24–32 °C), calm seas, best for water sports.
- December – February — peak season + best diving visibility.
- June – September — heavy monsoon, rough seas, ferries often cancelled.
Where to Go
Port Blair — The Capital
Gateway to all the islands. Don’t miss the haunting Cellular Jail where India’s freedom fighters were imprisoned, and the moving Light & Sound Show every evening.
Highlights
- Cellular Jail (Kalapani) National Memorial
- Cellular Jail Light & Sound Show (evening)
- Corbyn’s Cove Beach
- Samudrika Naval Marine Museum
- Anthropological Museum
- Chatham Saw Mill
- Ross Island — former British HQ
Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) — Beach Paradise
2-hour ferry from Port Blair. Home to the world-famous Radhanagar Beach.
Highlights
- Radhanagar Beach (No. 7) — TIME’s “Best Beach in Asia”
- Elephant Beach — snorkeling & reef walking
- Kalapathar Beach — sunrise & black rocks
- Vijaynagar Beach (No. 5) — quieter alternative
- Scuba diving certification at Barefoot or Dive India
- Sea walking, jet ski, banana boat
Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) — Quieter Cousin
Smaller, slower, more affordable than Havelock.
Highlights
- Bharatpur Beach & Laxmanpur Beach
- Natural Bridge (Howrah Bridge)
- Sitapur Beach (sunrise)
- Glass-bottom boat rides
- Snorkeling at Bharatpur
Ross Island (Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep)
The “Paris of the East” — once the British administrative HQ. Now atmospheric ruins overrun by deer and peacocks. Daily Light & Sound Show.
North Bay Island
The image on the ₹20 note! Glass-bottom boat tours, snorkeling, sea walks.
Baratang Island
Mangrove creeks & the famous limestone caves & mud volcanoes — a 4-hour drive from Port Blair through dense forest (with armed convoy through Jarawa tribal reserve).
Other Notable Destinations
- Diglipur — North Andaman, Ross & Smith twin islands
- Chidiya Tapu — sunset point near Port Blair
- Wandoor & Mahatma Gandhi Marine NP
- Long Island — for serious off-grid travellers
Andaman Cuisine
Seafood-heavy with strong south Indian and Bengali influences.
- Macher Jhol — Bengali-style fish curry
- Coconut Prawn Curry
- Grilled Lobster at beach shacks
- Squid & tuna preparations
- Coconut water straight from the tree
How to Reach
By Air
Veer Savarkar International Airport (IXZ), Port Blair — direct flights from Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar, Vizag.
By Sea
Passenger ships from Chennai, Kolkata and Vizag — 50-60 hour journey. Adventurous and slower.
Inter-Island Travel
Government and private ferries connect Port Blair with Havelock, Neil, Ross — book in advance during peak season. Helicopter to Diglipur is also available.
Ready to plan your tropical paradise getaway? Use the booking card or WhatsApp Prithvi — we’ll arrange Port Blair + Havelock + Neil with all ferries pre-booked, scuba diving slots and beach-side resorts.