Places to be Covered: Port Blair, Havelock Island, Neil Island, Ross Island
Duration: 7N, 8D
Flights (Bangalore - Port Blair): INR 8000 for Round Trip
Total: INR 22,744
Best Time To Visit Andaman and Nicobar Islands
October and May is the best time to visit Andaman & Nicobar Islands as the weather is bright and pleasant during this time. The Monsoons (July to September) are not quite recommended as the waves are unpredictable and specific regions also receive heavy downpours.
Total Daily Budget for 7N, 8D: INR 3600
Daily Budget is around 600 INR per day. (Excluding accommodation, including food, local transport and activities - not adventure activities)
You’ll be surprised to know that most of the tourist spots in Andaman are natural spots. Thus, these spots are free to enter, which would be saving you a lot of money. However, you’ll be eventually paying for food and adventure activities such as snorkelling and scuba diving. These activities are highly recommended when in Andaman.
Day 1, 2: Port Blair
Places to Visit and Things To Do in Port Blair
Day 1
Name | Price | Timings |
Cellular Jail | Entry Fees: INR 30 | National Memorial: |
Chidiya Tapu | No entry fee | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
Corbyn’s Cove | Free | Open 24/7 |
Day 2
Name | Price | Timings |
Scuba Diving at Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park | INR 3000 | The park is open 24/7. Varying scuba diving slots. |
Snorkelling at North Bay Island | INR 500 | 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM |
Samudrika Marine Museum | INR 20 | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Accommodation in Port Blair
Given how easily accessible the areas in Port Blair are, picking any accommodation here would either keep you close to the city centre so that you can get around almost anywhere quickly or near the sea, where you enjoy the tranquil environment amidst the sea breeze.
2N in Port Blair - INR 1900
1. Hotel Lalaji Bayview - INR 950 per night
Book This Hotel2. Om Guest House - INR 990 per night
Book This Hotel3. Hotel RNP - INR 1238 per night
Book This HotelDay 3, 4: Havelock Island
Transportation:
Port Blair to Havelock Island - INR 1269
Boarding Point: Haddo Jetty
Arrival Point: Havelock Jetty
Available Days: Everyday
Places to Visit and Things To Do in Havelock Island
Day 3
Name | Price | Timings |
Radhanagar Beach | No entry fee. | Open 24/7 |
Trekking at Elephant Beach | No entry fee. | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
Mangrove Forest | No entry fee | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
Day 4
Name | Price | Timings |
Vijaynagar Beach | No entry fee | Open 24/7 |
Guitar Island Beach | No entry fee | Open 24/7 |
Camping at Long Island Beach | No entry fee | After sunset |
Accommodation in Havelock Island
While Port Blair has a mix of both city life and natural life, Havelock is purely for nature lovers, especially the water babies. This is where you’ll get a decent sea-facing accommodation option in under INR 2000 only.
2N in Havelock Island - INR 2736
1. Spot On Resort - INR 1368 - per night
Book This Hotel2. Saurav Boutique Hotel - INR 1500 - per night
Book This Hotel3. Coco Beach Retreat - INR 1900 per night
Book This HotelDay 5,6: Neil Island
Transportation
From Havelock Island to Neil Island: INR 1092Boarding Point: Havelock Jetty
Arrival Point: Neil Jetty
Available Days: Everyday
Places to Visit and Things to Do In Neil Island
Day 5
Name | Price | Timings |
Laxmanpur Beach | No entry fee | Open 24*7 |
Natural Rock Formation at Howrah Bridge | No entry fee | Open 24*7 |
Bharatpur Beach | No entry fee | Open 24*7 |
Day 6
Name | Price | Timings |
Fishing at Sitapur Beach | No entry fee | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
Coral reefs at Ramnagar Beach (diving) | INR 2000 | Before sunset |
Accommodation in Neil Island
With hotels and resorts are just a stone’s throw away from the pristine beaches, one can enjoy the scenery and go on coastal walks at walking distance from the accommodation options here.
2N in Neil Island - INR 2000
1. BlueStone Lodge - INR 1000 per night
Book This Hotel2. Purnima Residency - INR 1200 per night
Book This Hotel3. Hotel Amullya - INR 3000 per night
Book This HotelDay 7: Ross Island
Transportation
From Neil Island to Port Blair - Port Blair to Ross IslandNeil Island to Port Blair - INR 1053
Daily Ferries from Port Blair to Ross Island for INR 100 per person
Places to Visit and Things to Do in Ross Island
Day 7
Name | Price | Timings |
Ross Island Penal Colony | No entry fee | Open daily till 6:00 PM |
British Colony Ruins | No entry fee | Open daily till 6:00 PM Timings for Ross Island Memorial Documentary: 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM Timings for Andaman Documentary: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
Japanese Bunkers | No entry fee | Open daily till 6:00 PM |
Accommodation in Ross Island
Ross Island is practically 2km from Port Blair. Hence people choose to stay in Port Blair and visit Ross Island for a day’s trip and return at night.
Travel Back from Port Blair to Bangalore
The return journey to Bangalore would be around 2 hours and 40 minutes of air time. So if you plan on taking a flight in the latter part of the day, there’s enough time to plan an outing in the day time as well. You can visit the Forest Department Museum to enlighten yourself with facts about nature and visit Mubarak Hyper Market for some pocket-friendly flea market shopping (also a great place to take back souvenirs for your loved ones).
Now that we've jotted down a doable island trip for you start packing and let us know your experiences! Also, if you think we missed out on any Andaman Gem, let us know in the comments below!