Understanding The Best Places to Visit in Andaman
The best places to visit in Andaman are Cellular Jail and Ross Island in Port Blair; Radhanagar and Elephant Beach on Havelock (Swaraj Dweep); Bharatpur and Laxmanpur on Neil (Shaheed Dweep); the Baratang limestone caves; and Chidiya Tapu for sunsets. Five to seven days covers the highlights, and October to May is the best time to go.
This guide lists all 53, grouped by island so you can plan a route rather than read a flat catalogue — Port Blair and South Andaman first, then Havelock, Neil, Baratang and the Middle/North Andaman islands, and finally the boat-only marine park and far-south spots. Under each place, you’ll find the nearest hub, how long to budget, and whether entry is ticketed or needs a ferry or permit.
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| Plan your Andaman trip | Detail |
| Best time to visit | October–May (peak Dec–Feb: calm seas, clearest water, best diving) |
| Ideal duration | 5–7 days (5 = Port Blair + Havelock; 7 adds Neil + Baratang) |
| How to reach | Fly to Veer Savarkar Intl (IXZ), Port Blair — direct from Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad; or ship from Chennai/Kolkata/Vizag (~3–4 days) |
| Getting around | Inter-island ferries: Port Blair ⇄ Havelock ⇄ Neil (~1.5–2.5 hrs each) |
| Permit | Indians: photo ID only, no permit. Foreign nationals: register on arrival — no RAP for the 30 main tourist islands since 2024 |
| Must-see islands | Port Blair · Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) · Neil (Shaheed Dweep) · Baratang |
| Trip cost (5–6 days) | See “How much does an Andaman trip cost in 2026?” below |
Top 53 Places To Visit in Andaman in 2026
The list runs island by island. Jump to Port Blair & South Andaman, Havelock (Swaraj Dweep), Neil (Shaheed Dweep), Baratang & Middle Andaman, North Andaman (Diglipur), or the boat-only Marine Park & far-south islands. Entry fees and exact timings shift season to season — confirm the current rate at the counter or with your operator.
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Port Blair & South Andaman
- Cellular Jail National Memorial
The Cellular Jail – Kala Pani – is the islands’ most important historical site, a colonial-era prison that held India’s freedom fighters in solitary cells. Walk the surviving wings and the gallows, then return after dark for the light-and-sound show that narrates its history. It is the one place no first-time visitor skips and, with Ross Island next door, it forms the easy, all-ages core of most Andaman family tour packages.
📍 Nearest hub: Port Blair
⏱ Time needed: 2–3 hrs
🎟 Entry/access: Ticketed museum + separate evening light-and-sound show; closed Mondays
- Radhanagar Beach
Radhanagar (Beach No. 7) on Havelock was named Asia’s best beach by TIME in 2004 and stillranks among the finest in the country – a long curve of white sand backed by forest, best atsunset. Swimming is good on calm days; there are no water sports here, by design, which ispart of why it anchors so many of our Andaman honeymoon packages as the quiet, scenic centre of a couple’s trip.
📍 Nearest hub: Havelock (Swaraj Dweep)
⏱ Time needed: Half day
🎟 Entry/access: Free; lifeguard-patrolled, changing rooms on site
- Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)
Havelock, officially Swaraj Dweep, is the tourism heart of the Andamans and the base for scuba diving, snorkelling and the best beaches. Most travellers spend two of their days here. It connects to Port Blair by fast ferry in about 1.5–2.5 hours.
📍 Nearest hub: Havelock (Swaraj Dweep)
⏱ Time needed: 1–2 days
🎟 Entry/access: Free to reach by ferry; dive/water-sports paid separately
- Mount Harriet (Mount Manipur) & Madhuban
Mount Harriet, renamed Mount Manipur, is one of the highest points in the South Andaman and a national park with forest trails and viewpoints over Ross Island and the harbour. The 16-km Harriet–Madhuban trek and elephant-handling area sit on the same route.
📍 Nearest hub: Port Blair
⏱ Time needed: 3–4 hrs
🎟 Entry/access: Ticketed national-park entry; reached by road + short vehicle ferry
- Anthropological & Naval Marine Museums (Museum Circuit)
Port Blair’s museum circuit explains the islands before you explore them: the Anthropological Museum covers the indigenous tribes, while the Naval Marine Museum (Samudrika) lays out the marine ecosystems you’ll later snorkel over. An easy half-day, especially in monsoon.
📍 Nearest hub: Port Blair
⏱ Time needed: 2–3 hrs
🎟 Entry/access: Ticketed; most closed Mondays
- Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex
A full-service water-sports facility on the Port Blair waterfront with jet-skiing, kayaking and pedal boats, plus a relaxed promenade. It’s the easiest place to try a water activity without travelling to Havelock.
📍 Nearest hub: Port Blair
⏱ Time needed: 1–2 hrs
🎟 Entry/access: Free entry; pay per activity
- North Bay Island (Coral Island)
North Bay, the lighthouse pictured on the ₹20 note, is the day-trip island for sea-walking, snorkelling, glass-bottom boats and parasailing over shallow coral. Boats leave from the Water Sports Complex jetty in Port Blair.
📍 Nearest hub: Port Blair
⏱ Time needed: Half day
🎟 Entry/access: Boat ticket + per-activity charges
- Chidiya Tapu (Sunset Point & Bird Sanctuary)
Chidiya Tapu, about 25 km south of Port Blair, is the best sunset point near the capital and a birdwatching spot with hundreds of species at dawn and dusk. The Munda Pahar beach and forest walk round out the trip.
📍 Nearest hub: Port Blair
⏱ Time needed: Half day (evening)
🎟 Entry/access: Free; reached by road
- Ross Island (Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Dweep)
A short boat hop from Port Blair, Ross Island was the British administrative capital and now holds atmospheric ruins — a church, bakery and ballroom — reclaimed by roots and roamed by deer and peacocks. Pair it with North Bay on one boat day.
📍 Nearest hub: Port Blair
⏱ Time needed: 2–3 hrs
🎟 Entry/access: Boat ticket; small island entry fee
- Corbyn’s Cove Beach
The closest beach to Port Blair town, Corbyn’s Cove is a coconut-fringed silver-sand cove good for a quick swim, surfing on the right day and an evening drink. Handy on arrival or departure day.
📍 Nearest hub: Port Blair
⏱ Time needed: 1–2 hrs
🎟 Entry/access: Free; cafés and water sports on site
- Forest Museum & Chatham Saw Mill
On Chatham Island, reached by a road bridge, sits one of Asia’s oldest sawmills (established 1883) and the Forest Museum of timber crafts and zoological displays. A compact heritage-industry stop in Port Blair.
📍 Nearest hub: Port Blair
⏱ Time needed: 1 hr
🎟 Entry/access: Ticketed; closed Sundays
- Samudrika Marine Museum
Run by the Navy, Samudrika lays out the islands’ marine life across five galleries — corals, shells, fish and the geology of the archipelago. A good primer before any snorkel or dive day.
📍 Nearest hub: Port Blair
⏱ Time needed: 1 hr
🎟 Entry/access: Ticketed; closed Mondays
- Sri Vetrimalai Murugan Temple
This hilltop temple to Lord Murugan is a landmark of Port Blair’s large Tamil community and a calm, devotional stop with views over the town. It’s among the most visited temples in the islands.
📍 Nearest hub: Port Blair
⏱ Time needed: 1 hr
🎟 Entry/access: Free; modest dress
- Viper Island
Named for its snakes — or a wrecked vessel — Viper Island carries the ruins of a colonial-era gallows and jail that predate the Cellular Jail. It’s a brief, history-heavy stop usually added to a harbour boat ride.
📍 Nearest hub: Port Blair
⏱ Time needed: 1 hr
🎟 Entry/access: Boat ticket
- Rutland Island
An undeveloped South Andaman island with quiet beaches, coral and snorkelling, reached by boat from Port Blair or Wandoor. Come here if you’d rather have a coast with hardly anyone else on it.
📍 Nearest hub: Port Blair / Wandoor
⏱ Time needed: Half day
🎟 Entry/access: Boat charter; largely undeveloped — carry essentials
- Parrot Island
At dusk, thousands of parakeets stream back to this mangrove islet near Baratang in one of the islands’ best wildlife spectacles. It’s a boat trip timed for sunset.
📍 Nearest hub: Baratang / Port Blair
⏱ Time needed: Evening boat trip
🎟 Entry/access: Boat charter; best at dusk
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Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)
- Elephant Beach
Reached by a short boat ride or a forest trek from Havelock, Elephant Beach is the island’s water-sports hub — snorkelling over close-in coral, sea-walking, jet-ski and banana rides in shallow, calm water. The single best half-day for first-time snorkellers.
📍 Nearest hub: Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) ⏱ Time needed: Half day 🎟 Entry/access: Boat ride + per-activity charges
- Kala Pathar Beach
A quieter Havelock beach of bright white sand and clear water, named for the dark rocks at one end. It’s calmer and less busy than Radhanagar, good for a slow morning.
📍 Nearest hub: Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) ⏱ Time needed: 1–2 hrs 🎟 Entry/access: Free
- Vijaynagar Beach (Beach No. 5)
The beach in front of Havelock’s older resort strip, Vijaynagar is a shallow, mangrove-edged stretch best at sunrise and ideal for an easy swim or a walk to nearby cafés.
📍 Nearest hub: Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) ⏱ Time needed: 1–2 hrs 🎟 Entry/access: Free
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Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)
- Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)
Smaller and slower than Havelock, Neil — officially Shaheed Dweep — is a 1–1.5 hour ferry away and built for unhurried days: cycle between beaches, snorkel over healthy coral and watch the sunset from Laxmanpur. A perfect third island.
📍 Nearest hub: Neil (Shaheed Dweep) ⏱ Time needed: 1 day 🎟 Entry/access: Free to reach by ferry; cycle/scooter hire cheap
- Bharatpur Beach
Neil’s main beach, a shallow turquoise bay right by the jetty, is the island’s water-sports centre — glass-bottom boats, snorkelling, jet-ski and scuba over a coral shelf you can reach from shore.
📍 Nearest hub: Neil (Shaheed Dweep) ⏱ Time needed: Half day 🎟 Entry/access: Free; pay per water activity
- Laxmanpur Beach
A long, soft-sand beach on Neil’s west coast and the island’s top sunset spot, with tidepools and the Natural Bridge a walk away at low tide.
📍 Nearest hub: Neil (Shaheed Dweep) ⏱ Time needed: 1–2 hrs (sunset) 🎟 Entry/access: Free
- Howrah Bridge (Natural Bridge / Rabindra Sethu)
A natural coral-rock arch near Laxmanpur, exposed only at low tide and ringed by rockpools of starfish and small fish. Time your visit to the tide chart; a guide helps you cross the rocks safely.
📍 Nearest hub: Neil (Shaheed Dweep) ⏱ Time needed: 1 hr 🎟 Entry/access: Free; accessible at low tide only
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Baratang & Middle Andaman
- Baratang Island
A 100-km drive north of Port Blair through the Jarawa Tribal Reserve (vehicles travel in a timed convoy), Baratang is a half-to-full-day adventure of mangrove creeks, limestone caves and a mud volcano. Start very early.
📍 Nearest hub: Port Blair (convoy) ⏱ Time needed: Full day 🎟 Entry/access: Convoy + boat; carry ID, start before 9 AM
- Limestone Caves (Baratang)
Reached by a speedboat through mangrove channels and a short forest walk, Baratang’s limestone caves are dramatic chambers of stalactites and stalagmites — the centrepiece of the Baratang trip.
📍 Nearest hub: Baratang ⏱ Time needed: 1–2 hrs 🎟 Entry/access: Boat + guide; part of the Baratang day
- Long Island
A modern village-island in the Middle Andaman reached by government ferry, Long Island is the gateway to the secluded Lalaji Bay and Merk Bay beaches and a base for slow, offbeat travel.
📍 Nearest hub: Rangat / Port Blair ⏱ Time needed: 1 day+ 🎟 Entry/access: Government ferry; limited stays — plan ahead
- Lalaji Bay Beach (Long Island)
A west-coast Long Island beach of clear water and greenery, reached by a boat ride or a forest trek. Remote and rewarding for travellers chasing quiet.
📍 Nearest hub: Long Island ⏱ Time needed: Half day 🎟 Entry/access: Boat/trek; carry supplies
- Merk Bay (North Passage Island)
Often called the islands’ most beautiful sandbar beach, Merk Bay is a shallow, glass-clear bay reached by boat from Long Island — a day trip for snorkelling and the occasional dolphin sighting.
📍 Nearest hub: Long Island ⏱ Time needed: Day trip 🎟 Entry/access: Boat charter; no facilities — carry everything
- Rangat
A Middle Andaman town and a quiet stopover on the road north to Diglipur, Rangat gives access to Amkunj and Cuthbert Bay beaches, waterfalls and turtle-nesting shores away from the tourist trail.
📍 Nearest hub: Middle Andaman ⏱ Time needed: Stopover 🎟 Entry/access: Free; road/ferry access
- Amkunj Beach
An eco-park beach near Rangat with wooden walkways and driftwood art, built to protect the shoreline and a calm spot to break the long northern drive.
📍 Nearest hub: Rangat ⏱ Time needed: 1 hr 🎟 Entry/access: Free
- Cuthbert Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
A protected nesting beach near Rangat where Olive Ridley and other sea turtles come ashore in season (roughly December–February). Visit at the right time of year and tread lightly.
📍 Nearest hub: Rangat ⏱ Time needed: 1–2 hrs 🎟 Entry/access: Free; nesting season Dec–Feb
- Panchavati Waterfalls
A hillside waterfall in the Cuthbert Bay area surrounded by forest, with viewpoints good for sunrise and sunset. A short detour on the Rangat–Diglipur route.
📍 Nearest hub: Rangat / Cuthbert Bay ⏱ Time needed: 1 hr 🎟 Entry/access: Free; road access
- Stewart Island Beach
A quiet brown-sand beach off the Rangat coast, known for the changing light over the water. You get there by boat, and you’ll likely have the sand to yourself.
📍 Nearest hub: Rangat ⏱ Time needed: Half day 🎟 Entry/access: Boat charter
- Karmatang Beach
Near Mayabunder in North Andaman, Karmatang is a turtle-nesting beach and a long, calm stretch of golden sand, peaceful and rarely crowded.
📍 Nearest hub: Mayabunder ⏱ Time needed: 1–2 hrs 🎟 Entry/access: Free; nesting season seasonal
North Andaman (Diglipur)
- Diglipur
The largest town in the North Andaman, Diglipur is the base for Ross & Smith Islands, Saddle Peak, the mud volcanoes and turtle beaches. It’s a long road trip or ferry from Port Blair and rewards travellers who want the islands at their wildest.
📍 Nearest hub: North Andaman ⏱ Time needed: 1–2 days 🎟 Entry/access: Road/ferry from Port Blair; plan overnight
- Ross & Smith Islands
Two islands joined by a natural sandbar you can walk across at low tide, with clear water and snorkelling on both sides — among the most striking sights in the north. A short boat ride from Diglipur.
📍 Nearest hub: Diglipur ⏱ Time needed: Half day 🎟 Entry/access: Boat + forest-dept permit; low-tide crossing
- Saddle Peak National Park
The highest point in the Andamans (732 m), Saddle Peak is a forest trek through rainforest to a ridge with views over the north. A guided half-day for fit walkers.
📍 Nearest hub: Diglipur ⏱ Time needed: Half day 🎟 Entry/access: Ticketed park entry; guide recommended
- Mud Volcanoes (Diglipur)
Small natural craters bubbling with gas-driven mud, the Diglipur mud volcanoes are a geological curiosity and an easy stop near the town.
📍 Nearest hub: Diglipur ⏱ Time needed: 30–45 min 🎟 Entry/access: Free; road access
- Sitapur Beach
A sunrise beach on the eastern edge of Diglipur with golden sand and turquoise water, best in the early morning light. One of the north’s prettier, quieter shores.
📍 Nearest hub: Diglipur ⏱ Time needed: 1–2 hrs 🎟 Entry/access: Free
- Pathi Level Beach
A remote, undisturbed Diglipur beach with no facilities — carry your own water and food. This is about as alone as a beach gets.
📍 Nearest hub: Diglipur ⏱ Time needed: Half day 🎟 Entry/access: Free; no facilities — carry supplies
Marine Park, Volcano & Far-South Islands (boat-only)
- Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park
A 280-sq-km protected area of 15 islands off Wandoor, the marine park is the islands’ coral and reef-fish heartland — glass-bottom and snorkel trips to Jolly Buoy or Red Skin leave from Wandoor jetty.
📍 Nearest hub: Wandoor ⏱ Time needed: Half day 🎟 Entry/access: Boat + park entry; eco-fees apply
- Jolly Buoy Island
Inside the marine park, Jolly Buoy is a plastic-free coral island with some of the clearest water and best glass-bottom-boat coral viewing near Port Blair. It alternates seasonally with Red Skin and closes part of the year.
📍 Nearest hub: Wandoor ⏱ Time needed: Half day 🎟 Entry/access: Park ferry; open ~Nov–May, alternates with Red Skin
- Red Skin Island
Red Skin is Jolly Buoy’s alternate in the marine park — the same shallow coral and snorkelling, open in the months Jolly Buoy is closed. Check which one is operating before you go.
📍 Nearest hub: Wandoor ⏱ Time needed: Half day 🎟 Entry/access: Park ferry; alternates with Jolly Buoy
- Wandoor Beach
The mainland gateway beach to the marine park, about 30 km from Port Blair, with a long quiet shore and mangroves. The jetty here launches the Jolly Buoy / Red Skin boats.
📍 Nearest hub: Wandoor ⏱ Time needed: 1–2 hrs 🎟 Entry/access: Free; marine-park boats depart here
- Cinque Island
Twin islands (North and South Cinque) joined by a sandbar inside the marine park, with some of the archipelago’s best visibility for diving. Reached by a longer boat charter or liveaboard.
📍 Nearest hub: Wandoor / Port Blair ⏱ Time needed: Day trip 🎟 Entry/access: Boat charter + permit
- Manglutan Rubber Plantation
A 60-acre working rubber plantation in South Andaman (established 1960–61) where you can see tapping and processing — an easy rural detour on the Wandoor road.
📍 Nearest hub: South Andaman ⏱ Time needed: 1 hr 🎟 Entry/access: Free / nominal; road access
- Barren Island & Volcano
Barren Island, about 135 km from Port Blair, hosts South Asia’s only active volcano, rising straight from the sea. Landing is not permitted — it’s seen from the deck of a dive boat or cruise, and the surrounding waters are a renowned advanced dive site.
📍 Nearest hub: Port Blair (boat/cruise) ⏱ Time needed: Full-day boat 🎟 Entry/access: No landing; viewed by boat/dive cruise — permit required
Little Andaman & the Nicobar group
- Little Andaman Island
A long ferry south of Port Blair, Little Andaman rewards the effort with Butler Bay’s surf beach, Kalapathar and forest waterfalls — a genuinely offbeat, low-development island for travellers with time.
📍 Nearest hub: Port Blair (ferry) ⏱ Time needed: 1–2 days 🎟 Entry/access: Government ferry; some areas need a permit
- Campbell Bay National Park (Great Nicobar)
On Great Nicobar, this park holds Indira Point — the southernmost tip of India. The Nicobar group is largely restricted and reached by a long sea/air journey; most travellers will only ever read about it, but it completes the map.
📍 Nearest hub: Great Nicobar ⏱ Time needed: Restricted 🎟 Entry/access: Restricted area — special permits; not a casual visit
- Seafood Trail (Port Blair dining)
Andaman’s signature experience off the water is its seafood — grilled fish, lobster and crab at Port Blair tables like Red Snapper and New Lighthouse. Worth planning at least one proper seafood dinner into the trip.
📍 Nearest hub: Port Blair ⏱ Time needed: Evening 🎟 Entry/access: Pay per meal; book ahead in peak season
- Baratang Mud Volcano
Separate from the limestone caves, Baratang has its own small mud volcano — a short walk from the jetty and an easy add-on to the Baratang convoy day.
📍 Nearest hub: Baratang ⏱ Time needed: 30 min 🎟 Entry/access: Free; part of the Baratang day
- Mayabunder & the North Coast
The administrative town for the North Andaman coast, Mayabunder is the access point for Karmatang, Avis Island and German Jetty — a quiet base between Rangat and Diglipur for offbeat travellers.
📍 Nearest hub: North Andaman ⏱ Time needed: Stopover 🎟 Entry/access: Free; road/ferry access
- Guitar Island & North Passage
Off Long Island, the uninhabited islets of the North Passage — including Guitar Island, named for its shape — offer empty white sand and snorkelling on a boat charter, the quiet end of the Andaman map.
📍 Nearest hub: Long Island ⏱ Time needed: Day trip 🎟 Entry/access: Boat charter; uninhabited — carry supplies
How to Reach Andaman & Get Around
By air: The only airport is Veer Savarkar International (IXZ) in Port Blair, with direct flights from Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Delhi and Hyderabad. Flying is how almost every traveller arrives.
By sea: Government passenger ships sail from Chennai, Kolkata and Visakhapatnam, taking roughly 3–4 days door to door — cheap, slow and weather-dependent.
Getting around: The islands are linked by ferry. Fast private catamarans (Makruzz, Nautika, Green Ocean) and government ferries connect Port Blair, Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) and Neil (Shaheed Dweep) in about 1.5–2.5 hours each — book the inter-island legs in advance, as peak-season sailings sell out. Baratang is a road convoy through the Jarawa reserve; Diglipur is a long road trip or ferry north. For the full route map, see our Andaman tourism guide
Best Time To Visit Andaman
The best time to visit Andaman is October to May, when the seas are calm and the water is clear. December to February is the peak season — the best window for diving, snorkelling and inter-island ferries, and the busiest for hotels, so book early. June to September is the southwest monsoon: heavier rain, rougher seas, some ferry and water-sports days cancelled, but the lowest prices of the year and lush, empty islands for travellers who don’t mind the weather.
How Much Does an Andaman Trip Cost in 2026?
A typical 5–6 day Andaman trip covers return flights, hotels, inter-island ferries, sightseeing and a few water activities. Costs vary widely with season, hotel tier and how many islands you add — a Neil or Baratang leg, scuba dives and peak-season flights all move the number. The simplest way to fix a budget is to compare customisable packages: browse our Andaman tour packages to see current per-person rates and tailor the islands, hotels and activities to your trip.
Suggested 5-Day & 7-Day Andaman Itinerary
These itineraries turn the list above into a route. Each stop links to its entry’s nearest hub and time-needed; for a ready-made, customisable version with ferries and permits handled, see our packages.
5-Day Andaman Itinerary (Port Blair + Havelock)
- Day 1 — Arrive Port Blair; Corbyn’s Cove; Cellular Jail with the evening light-and-sound show.
- Day 2 — Boat day: Ross Island and North Bay (sea walk / glass-bottom boat).
- Day 3 — Morning ferry to Havelock (Swaraj Dweep); Radhanagar Beach for sunset.
- Day 4 — Elephant Beach for snorkelling and water sports; second Havelock beach in the evening.
- Day 5 — Ferry back to Port Blair; Chidiya Tapu sunset on the way out; depart.
7-Day Andaman Itinerary (adds Neil + Baratang)
- Days 1–4 — As the 5-day plan above (Port Blair + Havelock).
- Day 5 — Ferry to Neil (Shaheed Dweep): Bharatpur, Laxmanpur and the Natural Bridge.
- Day 6 — Baratang convoy: limestone caves and mud volcano (start before 9 AM), or a second Havelock beach day.
- Day 7 — Port Blair: Samudrika and Anthropological museums, a seafood dinner, shopping; depart.
Want this planned for you, with ferries and permits sorted? Explore our customisable Andaman tour packages.
Where To Stay In Andaman
Base yourself by island: Port Blair for arrival, museums and boat days; Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) for beaches, diving and resorts; Neil (Shaheed Dweep) for a quieter end to the trip.
Port Blair
Fortune Resort Bay Island sits above the harbour with sea views, while Sinclairs Bay View overlooks Corbyn’s Cove — both are reliable mid-to-upper-range bases for your first and last nights. Port Blair also has the widest range of budget hotels and guesthouses.
Havelock (Swaraj Dweep)
Havelock spans the spectrum from beach huts to premium resorts. Barefoot at Havelock, set in forest near Radhanagar, is the best-known boutique option; the Vijaynagar (Beach No. 5) strip has the densest cluster of mid-range stays and cafés.
Neil (Shaheed Dweep)
Neil is smaller and quieter, with simple-to-comfortable resorts near Laxmanpur and Bharatpur — ideal for one or two slow nights before you head back to Port Blair.
Planning Your Andaman Trip
From the Cellular Jail and Ross Island in Port Blair to Radhanagar’s sunsets, Neil’s coral bays and the wild north around Diglipur, these 53 places cover the whole archipelago — pick the islands that match your days and the season you’re travelling. When you’re ready to turn the list into a real trip with ferries, permits and hotels handled, browse our customisable Andaman tour packages and shape an itinerary around the places you most want to see.
Frequently Asked Questions About Places to Visit in Andaman
A. Five to seven days are enough to see Andaman comfortably. Five days cover Port Blair and Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) — Cellular Jail, Ross Island, North Bay, Radhanagar and Elephant Beach. Seven days add Neil (Shaheed Dweep) and the Baratang limestone caves. For Diglipur or Little Andaman in the north, allow nine to ten days.
A. Fly to Veer Savarkar International Airport (IXZ) in Port Blair — direct flights run from Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Delhi and Hyderabad. You can also sail from Chennai, Kolkata or Visakhapatnam in about 3–4 days. Between islands, fast private catamarans and government ferries link Port Blair, Havelock and Neil in roughly 1.5–2.5 hours; book inter-island legs in advance.
A. Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) is the most popular island for its beaches — Radhanagar is among India's best — and for scuba diving and water sports. Port Blair is the historical and arrival hub, and Neil (Shaheed Dweep) is the quiet third island for slow days. Most trips combine all three.
A. October to May is the best time to visit Andaman, with December to February the peak for calm seas, clear water and diving. June to September is the southwest monsoon — heavier rain and rougher seas, but the lowest prices of the year.
A. Indian nationals do not need a permit for the main tourist islands — a valid photo ID is enough. Since 2024, foreign nationals no longer need a Restricted Area Permit for the 30 main tourist islands (including Swaraj Dweep, Shaheed Dweep and Baratang); they simply register with Immigration on arrival at Port Blair. Separate permits still apply to certain tribal and restricted areas and to nationals of a few specified countries.
A. A 5–6 day Andaman trip covers return flights, hotels, inter-island ferries, sightseeing and a few water activities, and the total depends on season, hotel tier and how many islands you add. The easiest way to fix a budget is to compare customisable Andaman tour packages and tailor the islands, hotels and activities to your trip.
A. Andaman is famous for its white-sand beaches and coral reefs — Radhanagar, Elephant Beach, Bharatpur — for scuba diving and snorkelling, and for the historic Cellular Jail in Port Blair. It is also known for the Baratang limestone caves, the Barren Island active volcano, fresh seafood and the indigenous cultures of the islands.
A. The top places to visit in Andaman are Cellular Jail and Ross Island in Port Blair; Radhanagar and Elephant Beach on Havelock (Swaraj Dweep); Bharatpur and Laxmanpur on Neil (Shaheed Dweep); the Baratang limestone caves; North Bay for sea-walking; and Chidiya Tapu for sunsets and birdwatching.
A. The best beaches in Andaman are Radhanagar and Elephant Beach on Havelock, Bharatpur and Laxmanpur on Neil, Corbyn's Cove in Port Blair, and Kala Pathar on Havelock. For the full ranked list, see our guide to the best beaches in Andaman.
A. Andaman is generally very safe for tourists, including families and solo travellers, with low crime and friendly locals. The main cautions are natural — strong currents on some beaches, weather-related ferry cancellations in monsoon, and respecting the protected tribal reserves on the Baratang and Jarawa routes.
A. Don't miss the Cellular Jail light-and-sound show, sunset at Radhanagar Beach, snorkelling at Elephant Beach, the Ross Island ruins, the Baratang limestone caves, and a proper seafood dinner in Port Blair. With more time, add Neil's Natural Bridge and the Diglipur sandbar at Ross & Smith Islands.
