South Andaman · Capital
Port Blair
The island capital and gateway — the sombre Cellular Jail and its evening Light & Sound show, Corbyn's Cove beach, and the ferry piers out to the islands. One or two nights.
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Radhanagar's sunset on Havelock, coral gardens off Neil Island, the sombre corridors of the Cellular Jail, and some of the finest scuba diving in Asia. The Andamans are India at its most castaway — palm-fringed, unhurried and astonishingly blue.
Region
Bay of Bengal
Best Time
Oct – May
Languages
Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, English
Climate
Tropical, 23–31°C
Time Zone
IST (UTC+5:30)
Why the Andamans
India's Own Castaway Islands
Nearly 1,400 km off the mainland, closer to Myanmar and Sumatra than to Chennai, the Andaman & Nicobar Islands are a scatter of some 570 tropical islands in the Bay of Bengal — of which only a handful are open to visitors. What you come for is simple and rare: white-sand beaches, clear warm water, healthy coral, and a slow, end-of-India calm.
The gateway is Port Blair on South Andaman, home to the haunting Cellular Jail, where India's freedom fighters were exiled across the "black water". From there you ferry out to Havelock (now Swaraj Dweep) for Radhanagar Beach and the dive sites, and to Neil (Shaheed Dweep) for its quieter coral coves. Beyond lie Baratang's limestone caves and mangroves, and a marine world that makes this India's scuba capital.
The islands carry a layered history too — a colonial penal colony, a WWII Japanese occupation, and today a gentle mix of Bengali, Tamil and Telugu settlers, alongside protected indigenous peoples whose forests remain firmly off-limits.
An Island Hop
From Port Blair's history out to the beaches and reefs of Havelock and Neil, with the caves of Baratang for the adventurous. Most travellers island-hop in this order.
Swaraj Dweep
Havelock Island
The star of the archipelago — Radhanagar Beach, Elephant Beach's snorkelling, the best resorts and dive schools, and long barefoot days. Two to three nights.
Read the Havelock travel guide →Havelock · Beach No. 7
Radhanagar Beach
Once voted Asia's best beach — a long arc of powder-white sand backed by rainforest, with one of the great Indian sunsets. Swim, walk the mile of shore, and stay for the colour.
Shaheed Dweep
Neil Island
Havelock's quieter, greener neighbour — Bharatpur and Laxmanpur beaches, the coral Natural Bridge, gentle snorkelling and a slow village pace. One or two nights.
Read the Neil Island travel guide →Middle Andaman
Baratang
A day of adventure north of Port Blair — a mangrove-creek boat ride to dramatic limestone caves, plus the island's famous mud volcanoes. A full-day excursion.
Off Port Blair
Ross & North Bay
A half-day boat trip — the atmospheric British-era ruins of Ross Island (Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep) and North Bay's coral, glass-bottom boats and sea-walking.
The Andamans, Month by Month
The islands have a simple rhythm — a long dry season for the beaches and the sea, and a wet monsoon that stirs up the ferries.
Jan
23–30°C
Peak
Feb
23–31°C
Peak
Mar
24–32°C
Peak
Apr
25–33°C
Warm · Diving
May
26–33°C
Pre-monsoon
Jun
25–30°C
Monsoon
Jul
24–29°C
Heavy Rain
Aug
24–29°C
Monsoon
Sep
24–30°C
Easing
Oct
24–30°C
Season begins
Nov
23–30°C
Peak
Dec
23–30°C
Peak
Our pick: November to April is unbeatable — calm seas, clear water and reliable ferries. April–May has the best underwater visibility for diving. Avoid June–August, when heavy monsoon rain and rough seas disrupt inter-island crossings.
Beyond the Beaches
Scuba & Snorkelling
India's finest diving — warm, clear water and healthy reefs off Havelock and Neil, with PADI schools running try-dives for beginners and certified dives for the experienced. Snorkelling at Elephant Beach, sea-walking at North Bay.
Cellular Jail & the Kala Pani
The colonial prison where India's freedom fighters were exiled across the "black water". Walk the wings and watch the moving evening Light & Sound show that tells their story.
Island Seafood
Just-landed fish, lobster, crab and prawns, cooked in Bengali, Tamil and coastal styles — grilled on the beach, in coconut curries, or the island's signature tandoori fish. Fresh, simple, superb.
Mangroves & Rainforest
Baratang's mangrove creeks and limestone caves, the rainforest behind Radhanagar, and a birdlife found nowhere else. The Andamans are as much jungle as they are beach.
Indigenous Peoples
The islands are home to protected indigenous communities — the Jarawa, the Sentinelese and others — whose reserves are strictly off-limits. Responsible travel means admiring from a respectful distance.
Sunsets & Honeymoons
Radhanagar's famous sunset, private beach dinners, and barefoot-luxury villas at Havelock's best resorts make the Andamans one of India's most romantic honeymoon escapes.
Andaman Tours
All packages include island ferries pre-booked, private transfers, hand-picked beachfront or heritage stays, an island host, and 24/7 WhatsApp support.
Leisure
Andaman Islands Escape
Port Blair · Havelock · Neil — Cellular Jail, Radhanagar sunsets, coral and beaches.
from USD 729₹70,000EUR 643GBP 551 per person
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Honeymoon
Andaman Honeymoon
Barefoot-luxury villas, a private candlelit beach dinner, and Radhanagar at sunset.
from USD 989₹95,000EUR 873GBP 748 per person
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Diving
Andaman Diving Week
A PADI Open Water certification on Havelock, with fun dives off Neil — for beginners and improvers.
from USD 1,145₹1,10,000EUR 1,010GBP 866 per person
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Combo
Andaman + Chennai & the Coast
Pair the islands with Mahabalipuram and the Tamil temple coast — Chennai is the gateway.
from USD 1,353₹1,30,000EUR 1,194GBP 1,024 per person
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Plan Your Andaman Journey
How to Arrive
Fly into Port Blair (IXZ) — direct flights from Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Bengaluru and Hyderabad (roughly 2–2.5 hours from Chennai/Kolkata). Between islands you travel by ferry; we pre-book comfortable private catamarans and transfers.
Visa & Permits
International travellers need an Indian e-Visa. The Restricted Area Permit is no longer required for most tourist islands, but foreigners register on arrival. The Nicobar group and tribal reserves are closed. We handle all current formalities.
What to Pack
Beachwear, light cottons, reef-safe sunscreen, a hat and strong insect repellent. Water shoes help on coral. Bring any dive certification cards. A light rain layer if travelling in the shoulder months.
Money
Indian Rupee (₹). Cards and UPI work in Port Blair and at resorts, but the smaller islands are cash-first — carry ₹5,000–10,000 for Havelock, Neil and beach shacks. ATMs are limited outside Port Blair.
Connectivity
Mobile data works in Port Blair and, patchily, on Havelock and Neil — BSNL, Jio and Airtel are the best bets. Expect it to drop on the water and in the interior. Resorts have Wi-Fi, though it can be slow. Enjoy the disconnection.
Responsible Travel
Do not touch or stand on coral, and use reef-safe sunscreen. The Jarawa reserve on the Andaman Trunk Road must be crossed without stopping or photographing. Never attempt contact with indigenous communities — it is illegal and dangerous.
The Andamans, Answered
October to May is the season — calm seas, sunshine and clear water for diving and snorkelling, with November to April the peak. April–May gives the best underwater visibility. The southwest monsoon (June–September) brings heavy rain and rough seas that disrupt inter-island ferries.
Fly to Port Blair (IXZ) from Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Bengaluru or Hyderabad. Between islands you travel by ferry — comfortable private catamarans (Makruzz, Green Ocean, Nautika) and government ferries link Port Blair, Havelock and Neil. We pre-book every crossing and transfer so you never queue at the pier.
Minimum 5 nights for Port Blair, Havelock and Neil at an unhurried pace. 6–7 nights adds Baratang's caves or more beach and dive time. Honeymooners and divers often stay 7–8 nights. Chennai or Kolkata pair well on the way in or out.
It is India's premier dive destination. Havelock and Neil have PADI dive centres, warm clear water and healthy reefs, with try-dives for beginners and certified dives for the experienced. Non-divers can snorkel at Elephant Beach and North Bay, or try sea-walking at North Bay — no swimming required.
Foreign nationals no longer need the Restricted Area Permit for most tourist islands (Port Blair, Havelock, Neil, Baratang and others) but must register on arrival; a valid Indian visa is required. The Nicobar group and tribal reserves remain closed. We handle all current formalities for you.
Both, beautifully. Honeymooners get barefoot-luxury villas, private beach dinners and Radhanagar sunsets; families get calm, shallow beaches, glass-bottom boats, sea-walking and easy snorkelling. The pace is gentle and the sea is warm year-round in season.
Plan Your Andaman Journey
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