A Complete Andaman & Nicobar Travel Guide

There are places that slow down your heartbeat just by being themselves.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands do that - a blend of raw nature, calm beaches, and gentle adventure.
If you’re planning a trip that balances peace, discovery, and a bit of sea breeze, this is for you.

Let’s plan it together - day by day.

🌅 Day 1 – Arrival & First Impressions of Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram)

Fly into Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram), the gateway to the Andaman Islands.
The city greets you with colonial echoes, coconut trees, and the scent of salt in the air.

After hotel check-in and a short rest, visit Corbyn’s Cove Beach - calm waves, gentle light, and coconut palms leaning toward the sea.
By evening, explore the historic Cellular Jail, and stay back for its Light & Sound Show, where the island’s freedom stories come alive through light, sound, and emotion.

🌿 Day 2 – Port Blair’s Nature & Island History

Morning begins with a drive to Mount Harriet National Park, offering one of the best panoramic views of the islands.
If you enjoy light treks, this one’s perfect - quiet, scenic, and dotted with butterflies.

Next, You can take boats for North Bay and Ross Island from the Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex (also known as Aberdeen Jetty) in Port Blair. head to North Bay Island for snorkelling among colourful coral reefs.

On the way back, explore Ross Island (now called Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Sweep), once the administrative capital under British rule.
Nature has beautifully reclaimed it - roots and ruins intertwined under the sea breeze. you can see many free-roaming spotted deer. There is a pathway up to the northern end of the Island, where the concrete 10 m high circular lighthouse Tower was constructed in 1977, on an offshoot rock about 50 metres (160 ft) away from the shore line.

Evening: walk by the Marine Jetty or relax at a local café.

🌊 Day 3 – Ferry to Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)

Board an early morning ferry from Port Blair to Havelock (Swaraj Dweep).
Ferries are well-organised, you can choose between government or private operators like Makruzz, Green Ocean, or Nautika.
The journey takes around 2 to 2.5 hours, gliding over calm turquoise waters.

After arrival, settle into your resort and head to Radhanagar Beach, often listed among Asia’s best beach.
The beach feels endless - soft white sand and clean, shallow waves. All facilities are there to take bath.

Stay for sunset - the light here feels like it’s painted just for you.

🐚 Day 4 – Havelock Adventures & Relaxation

Start early to visit Kala Patthar Beach, a smaller but more intimate beach known for its sunrise and black rock formations.

Come back and take your breakfast and go for Elephant Beach, reachable by a short boat ride or forest trek.
Try water sports activities for fun like jet skiing, banana boat ride, sofa ride, parasailing and snorkelling or sea-walking if you love underwater views - corals, fish, and rays shimmer beneath clear waters.
OR You can go for scuba diving by pre-booking with known companies/divers.

Evening: relax at a local beach café - try grilled seafood or just sip coconut water by candlelight.

Overnight at Havelock.

🌴 Day 5 – Ferry to Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)

Catch the morning ferry to Neil Island (around 1 hour).
The ferry ride is shorter but scenic - turquoise water stretching endlessly, islands rising like emeralds from the sea.

Upon arrival, Rest at resort and enjoy the vibes.

Later, walk to Laxmanpur 1 Beach, famous for its natural coral bridge, a stunning rock formation sculpted by waves.

Evening: End the day at Laxmanpur 2 Beach, watching the sky turn pink and gold - the kind of sunset you don’t forget.

Stay overnight at Neil.

🌞 Day 6 – Neil’s Peaceful Morning & Island Life

Spend another night on Neil - this is where the pace truly slows down.
visit Sitapur Beach for a calm sunrise, Have breakfast at resort, take a bicycle or scooter ride around the island, and meet locals who live simply by the tides.

If you’re up for it, enjoy clean water, snorkelling, glass bottom boat ride, banana boat ride, jet ski at Bharatpur Beach while the tide is gentle. you can see many stalls for shopping from locals. The island is small enough to explore in a few hours, but it leaves a long impression.

Evening: unwind under the stars - Neil nights are clear and silent.

🌋 Day 7 – Return to Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) & Final Explorations

Take the morning ferry back to Port Blair (around 1.5 hours).
Keep this day light - perfect for visiting Chidiya Tapu and Munda Pahad, a short trek offering one of the best sunset views in the Andamans.

If time allows, you can also plan a visit to Barren Island, home to India’s only active volcano - visible through special chartered or seaplane tours.

Evening: shop for shells, spices, or souvenirs before heading home - sun-tanned, salt-haired, and full of quiet memories.

✈️ Before You Go

• Best time to visit: October to March

• How to reach: Direct flights to Port Blair from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Bengaluru

• Ferry details:

  • Port Blair → Havelock: 2–2.5 hrs

  • Havelock → Neil: 1 hr

  • Neil → Port Blair: 1.5 hrs

  • Ferry options: Makruzz, Green Ocean, Nautika, ITT Majestic (book in advance)

• Permits: Indian nationals don’t need any; foreign tourists need Restricted Area Permits

• Tips: Avoid plastic bottles, don’t touch corals, and respect local customs and marine life.

The Andamans are more than beaches - they’re lessons in stillness.
Every ferry ride, every forest path, every quiet morning by the sea teaches you that nature doesn’t hurry, yet everything unfolds.

So, plan your trip. But once you’re there - let the islands plan the rest.