Flights
Hotels
HolidaysIsland beaches and clear water
Flights from the mainland land at Port Blair, which was officially renamed Sri Vijaya Puram in 2024. From there, ferries go to Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) and Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep), where most of the beaches people come for are.
Ferry tickets shape the plan more than hotels do. Private ferries sell out in peak months and sail at fixed times, so book the ferries before you lock in hotel dates on the islands.
Best places to visit in Andaman Islands
You will not fit all of these into one trip, and you should not try. The itinerary that works is the one where your flights and hotel bases all point at the same route. Travelling with parents, young children or first-time international travellers? Cut the number of hotel changes and stay in areas with easier transport, even if it costs a little more per night.
Port Blair
The Cellular Jail and its evening light and sound show, Corbyn's Cove beach and boat trips to the nearby islands. One night is usually enough before you head out.
Havelock (Swaraj Dweep)
Radhanagar Beach is the best known, with a long sandy stretch and sunsets. Elephant Beach is the place for snorkelling and glass-bottom boat rides. Give Havelock at least two nights.
Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)
Smaller and quieter than Havelock, with Laxmanpur and Bharatpur beaches and a natural rock bridge you can see at low tide.
Baratang
A long day trip from Port Blair to limestone caves and mangrove creeks. It starts very early and the road runs in convoys, so plan it only if you have a spare day.
Ross and North Bay Islands
Short boat trips from Port Blair. Ross Island, now Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep, has old British ruins, and North Bay is used for snorkelling and sea walks.
Suggested route from India
For six days: one night in Port Blair, three in Havelock and two on Neil Island. Ferries can run late, so many travellers come back to Port Blair the night before their flight home.
Before you book, check whether your arrival city and departure city should be different. Open-jaw tickets can save backtracking on larger countries, while short-haul trips may work better with one simple return ticket. Also compare baggage allowance, airport transfer cost and hotel check-in timing because those details often decide whether a cheap fare is actually a good fare.
Flights, hotels and booking notes
Most flights to Port Blair come from Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi and Bengaluru, and many have a stop. Pick a flight that lands before noon so you can catch an afternoon ferry, or plan your first night in Port Blair.
Island hotels range from simple huts to beach resorts, and the cheaper ones can have limited power and water. Carry cash, because ATMs on the smaller islands can run out, and expect slow mobile data outside Port Blair.
One more practical check for Andaman Islands: look at the local events calendar, school holidays, weather pattern and public transport hours before final payment. A destination can look affordable on the fare screen and become expensive because the best hotel area is sold out, a major festival has raised room rates, or the arrival time forces a private transfer. Build the plan in this order: entry rules, flight gateway, hotel area, local transport, then paid attractions.
Do not choose a trip only from postcard places. The useful plan is the one that connects intent to action: the right trip length, sensible transport, hotels in the correct area and flights that do not make the first day miserable.
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