Andaman travel stories and tips
Practical advice and inspiration from the people who plan these holidays every day.
How Many Days Are Enough for an Andaman Trip?
Deciding how many days to spend in the Andaman depends on the experiences you want: beaches and relaxation, water sports, or island-hopping and exploration. This guide outlines ideal itineraries from short breaks to extended stays.
Getting Around Andaman: Ferries, Cabs and Scooters Compared
A practical guide to moving around the Andaman Islands, comparing ferries, taxis and scooter rentals to help you choose the best transport for island hopping, day trips and everyday travel.
How to Reach Andaman: Flights and Ships to Port Blair Explained
A practical guide to reaching the Andaman Islands: compare flights to Veer Savarkar Airport in Port Blair and overnight ships from eastern Indian ports, with tips on booking, travel times and arrival logistics.
Andaman Weather Month by Month: What to Expect Through the Year
A month-by-month guide to Andaman weather, detailing temperatures, rainfall, sea conditions and suggested activities so you can plan the perfect island trip any time of year.
Best Time to Visit Andaman for Beaches, Diving and Calm Seas
Discover the best time to visit Andaman for pristine beaches, exhilarating diving experiences, and calm seas. Plan your trip to enjoy the islands at their finest with ideal weather and sea conditions.
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Know Andaman before you go
Read the full Andaman guideSparsely-populated beaches that give way to an ocean brimming with interesting marine life and coral gardens are just one of the reasons to visit the beautiful Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Ghandi Park, Sippighat Farm and the century-old Cellular Jail (now a pilgrimage destination) provide glimpses into the past and present of these peaceful islands with a mysterious and multicultural past.
Havelock Island
Premium scuba diving and snorkeling are the highlights of the gorgeous Havelock Island, the most popular of the Andaman Islands. Glass-bottomed boats provide a similar up-close marine life experience. Jungle treks and camping are popular landlubbing activities, though the more delicately dispositioned can choose to retire to one of several luxury resorts. Refuel with fresh coconut milk and succulent, just-caught seafood, which dominates every meal.
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Neil Island
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Port Blair
Floating 780 miles across the Bay of Bengal from Kolkata, this port city in the Andaman archipelago is the splash-down point for the Mahatma Gandhi National Marine Park. Diving, snorkeling and glass-bottom boat trips provide views of rare corals and marine life. On shore, family-friendly Gandhi Park offers amusement rides and a nature trail. Nearby Viper and Ross islands contain historical remnants of British rule, while Corbyn's Cove has remains of Japanese bunkers at its palm-lined beach.
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