The Andaman & Nicobar Archipelago lies enclosed by the spotless clean water of Bay of Bengal. It is located to the east of the Indian mainland, resting far away from the mainland area. It is a group of 527 islands, of which only a few are open to tourists. Andaman tour packages mostly include the capital city of Port Blair and the famous islands of Havelock and Neil. North Andaman and Baratang Island are also popular with travelers. From pristine beaches to bewildering flora and fauna, Andaman islands are home to all. It is also an amazing place for birdwatching, some of the most found birds are Andaman crake, the Andaman woodpecker, Andaman woodpigeon, Andaman drongo, Andaman cuckoo shrike, Andaman flowerpecker, etc. So, check out some of the best Andaman tourism packages and indulge yourself in a memorable vacation with some thrill, fun, and peace.
10 Best Tourist Places to Explore in an Andaman Nicobar Package
Almost all Andaman vacation packages include a local sightseeing tour. The guided city tour usually covers tourist attractions of Port Blair, such as Cellular Jail and the Light and Sound Show, Corbyn’s Cove Beach, Anthropological Museum, Science Center, Mahatma Gandhi Marine Park and Chatham Saw Mill.
Nearby beaches that can be visited are Chidiya Tapu and Wandoor Beach. Less frequented by tourists, they are usually secluded during the day and see some hustle bustle at the time of sunset. They can be included in the Andaman and Nicobar Island tour package if there is a leisure day in the itinerary.
1. Chidiya Tapu
What’s Special: Bird Species, Water sports
Nearby Attractions: NA
Timings: All days for 24 hours
Major Attractions: Jolly Buoy Island, Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, Munda Pahad Mountain, Chidiya Tapu Biological Park
Distance from the City: 20 kilometres
Transportation: Taxi, Buses, Bike
Housing numerous native birds and species of migratory birds, this enticing beach is a heaven for people who love bird watching. Offering some of the extraordinary sights of sunrise and sunset, a relaxing sojourn is ensured here.
2. Baratang Island
What’s Special: Limestone Caves, Mangrove
Nearby Attractions: Parrot Island, Baludera Beach
Timings: All days for 24 hours
Major Attractions: Limestone caves, lush forests, mud volcanoes, and mangrove ranges
Distance from the City Center: 101.4 kilometres
Transportation: Ferry, Buses
Baratang is usually a day tour that covers a boat ride through the swampy waters to reach mud volcanoes and limestone caves. Sail towards this region blessed with year-old wilderness, and have an amazing experience amidst limestone caves, lush forests, mud volcanoes, and mangrove ranges.
3. Havelock Island
What’s Special: Reefs, Beaches, Swimming Elephants
Nearby Attractions: Neil Island, Radhanagar Beach, Elephant Beach, Barren Island, Vijaynagar Island, Long Island, Bharatpur Beach, Kala Pathar Beach, Lalaji Bay Beach
Timings: All days for 24 hours
Major Attractions: Exuberant greenery, sandy beaches, turquoise waters, and amazing resorts
Distance from the City: 70 kilometres
Transportation: Bikes, Cabs, Cycles
In addition to that, an excursion to Havelock Island is also one of the best attractions included in the itineraries of our Andaman tour package from Chennai, Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, and other cities of India. Brimming with exuberant greenery, sandy beaches, turquoise waters, amazing resorts, and much more, here is an enticing experience awaiting every one of you!
4. Port Blair
What’s Special: Beaches, Cellular Jail, Marine life
Nearby Attractions: NA
Timings: 24x7
Major Attractions: Cellular Jail, Japanese Bunkers, Chatham Saw Mill, Murugan Temple
Distance from the City: 0 kilometre
Transportation: Taxis, Buses, Minibuses, Two-wheelers
Port Blair is known for its serene surroundings and beautiful coastlines. The capital city of Andaman and Nicobar is visited by many people across the globe. The place also boasts rich flora and fauna. Visit Port Blair and get close to the rich history, vibrant culture, and a plethora of watersports activities. To make the most of your Andaman and Nicobar tour package, make sure to explore all the famous attractions of Port Blair.
5. Neil Island
What’s Special: Beaches, Fishing, Sea Walks
Nearby Attractions: NA
Timings: All days for 24 hours
Major Attractions: Howrah Bridge, Sitapur Beach, Ram Nagar Beach, Natural Beach, Kalapathar Beach, Long Island, Laxmanpur Beach
Distance from the City: 42.4 kilometres
Transportation: Ferry, Bicycles, Scooty
Neil Island is a picturesque island that attracts tourists with its calm and quaint atmosphere. The place is filled with clean sandy beaches, colourful coral reefs, and rich biodiversity. Visit the place and enjoy the laid back charm. The island is perfect for a weekend getaway.
6. Cinque Island
What’s Special: Coral Reefs, Turtles, Marine Life
Nearby Attractions: Jolly Buoy Island, Red Skin Island, Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, Chidiya Tapu
Timings: All Days for 24 hours
Major Attractions: NA
Distance from the City: 38.6 kilometres
Transportation: Ferry, buses
Cinque Island is popular for its sandy beaches, rich marine life, and tropical rainforest. Cinque Island is divided between North Cinque and South Cinque Islands. Visit these islands to see and experience unprecedented natural beauty.
7. Viper Island
What’s Special: Historical Sites, Serene Beaches, Exotic Flora and Fauna
Nearby Attractions: NA
Timings: All days for 24 hours
Major Attractions: Samudrika Marine Museum, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island, Zonal Anthropological Museum
Distance from the City: 29 kilometres
Transportation: Bus, Cabs, Two-wheelers, Ferry
Another delightful places to visit in Andaman on your vacation is Viper Island. The place is known for numerous sites that remind of the British Raj in India. The place is ideal for nature lovers and history admirers.
8. Rutland Island
What’s Special: Mesmerizing beauty
Nearby Attractions: Red Skin Island, Munda Pahar Beach, North Cinque Island
Timings: All days for 24 hours
Major Attractions: Mount Ford, Mount Mayo, Jangil Tribe and their unique culture
Distance from the City: 20 kilometres from Port Blair
Transportation: Bus, Cabs, Two-wheelers, Ferry
Located in proximity to Port Blair, Rutland is amongst the most visited islands in Andaman. The place is home to the native Jangil tribe and exhibits their unique culture. The island features two prominent mountain peaks, Mount Ford, and Mount Mayo.
9. Mount Harriet National Park
What’s Special: National Park
Nearby Attractions: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island, Samudrika Marine Museum, North Bay Island
Timings: From sunrise to sunset
Major Attractions: Mount Harriet Peak, Exotic Flora and Fauna
Distance from the City: 48 kilometres from Port Blair
Transportation: Bus, Cabs, Two-wheelers
This interesting National Park was established in 1969 and is home to the third highest mountain peak in Andaman, the place has remained a popular tourist destination for years. Mount Harriet National Park comprises stunning beaches and hosts numerous trekking trails and hiking experiences.
10. Rangat
What’s Special: Serene escapes amid nature
Nearby Attractions: Cuthbert Bay Beach, Panchvati Hills, Amkunj Beach
Timings: All days for 24 hours
Major Attractions: Pristine Beaches, Lush Green Escapes, Cascading Waterfalls, and Exquisite Flora
Distance from the City: 170 kilometres from Port Blair
Transportation: Bus, Cabs, Two-wheelers, Ferry
Located in the middle of Andamans, Rangat is a vast island that is home to pristine beaches, lush green escapes, thriving waterfalls, and exquisite flora. The place is ideal for nature lovers and the tranquillity of the island is certainly rejuvenating in itself.
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5 Best Beaches In Andaman
1. Corbyn's Cove
The most popular beach in Port Blair, Corbyn's Cove is known for enthralling adventure sports experiences. An array of shacks with lively setups make this beach a unique experience for visitors. The beach is part of almost all the Andaman honeymoon packages as it's romantic escapes are worth exploring with your significant other!
2. Wandoor Beach
A beautiful coral beach that is known for its mystic landscapes offering spellbinding views of sunset and sunrise. The beach serves as a gateway to the Mahatma Gandhi National Marine Park. The beach is perfect to spot vibrant corals and marine fauna. Wandoor Beach is truly a paradise for nature lovers and photographers.
3. Radhanagar Beach
Radhanagar Beach is amongst the most beautiful beaches in Asia and this mesmerizing beach in Havelock Island features sparkling white sands, turquoise waters, and lush green fringes of palm. It has been ranked as the 7th best beach in the world by Times Magazine. At the beach, you may also indulge in banana bot ride, scuba diving, snorkelling, and more. Hence, making Radhanagar Beach as a part of your Andaman vacation package, is highly recommended.
4. Elephant Beach
Located in Havelock Island, ELephant Beach hosts an amazing jungle trek. The beach is known for having exotic marine biodiversity. The beach can be reached by a boat ride of 30 minutes. The beach features navy color waters, serene ambiance, and glistening shore.
5. Vijaynagar Beach
Popularly known as Beach No. 5, Vijaynagar Beach is known for its pristine surroundings, lush green vegetations, and tranquil ambiance. The water is crystal clear and ideal for swimming and surfing. The place is a hub for surfers from across the country.
How to Reach the Andaman Islands?
In spite of its proximity to Myanmar and Thailand, Andaman is politically a part of India. Thus, Indian citizens don’t require a passport for Andaman. However, if you are planning to visit Jolly Buoy Island, Redskin Island and Cinque Island; then do remember to carry your passport before leaving for the Andaman holidays.
There are two ways to reach Andaman, that’s, either by Air or by Sea. There is no rail connectivity to this island.
By Air
There are direct flights to Port Blair from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, and Bangalore. One can also take a direct flight from Visakhapatnam but they fly on certain days. Foreign charter flights are also permitted to land at Port Blair subjected to the fulfillment of guidelines. If you are taking a flight from Delhi & Mumbai then your travel time will be 5 hours, whereas, the same from Kolkata & Chennai will be 2 hours.
By Sea
Ships for the Andaman Islands sail from Chennai, Vizag, and Kolkata and the voyage takes around 60-70 hours (3-4 days). There are 3-4 sailings every month from Kolkata and Chennai to Port Blair and one single monthly sailing from Visakhapatnam. These ships are operated by the Government of India.
What is the Best Time to Visit Andaman and Nicobar?
Being one of India's most popular beach tourist destinations, Andaman Islands lures travelers from across the globe throughout the year. Following are the details of three seasons in the Andaman Islands that will help you to make the most of your Andaman Nicobar travel package:
Andaman Islands in Winters (October to March)
Here Winter begins in October and lasts until March. One can feel the felicitous cool temperature ranging between 20-30 degrees. It’s believed to be the best holidaying time as one can enjoy beach exploration, swimming, sailing, sunbathing and water sports at this time. Film Festival is held here in the month of November followed by the 15-day Island Tourism Festival in January. It's the peak time and attracts national and international travelers for underwater activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving, parasailing, undersea walking, etc. One can also visit wildlife attractions of Andaman and Nicobar Islands like Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, Mount Harriet National Park, Arial island Wildlife Sanctuary, Belle Island Wildlife Sanctuary, etc.
Andaman Islands in Summer (April to June)
In summers, Andaman is surrounded by a warm and pleasant breeze that attracts thousands of tourists to indulge in fun-filled summer activities such as surfing, scuba diving, paragliding, snorkelling, banana ride, trek tour to explore the flora and fauna of these beautiful islands, etc. The temperature in summers ranges from 24-37 degrees making it a perfect time for having a refreshing drink while laying on the white sand beach or taking a long massage while relaxing it the panoramic beauty of Andaman. Though it's not the best time to visit Andaman you can go ahead with your Andaman tour package itinerary to enjoy off-season discounts during this time.
Andaman Islands in Monsoon (July to September)
Monsoons in Andaman experience the annual rainfall between 200 to 300 mm. It’s the time when the sea waves are unpredictable with temperatures ranging between 22-36 degrees. At this time the islands are crowded with travelers attending Music Festivals, Monsoon Festivals and Food Festivals held in the month of August and September respectively. One can spend soothing moments and enjoy indoor activities during this time.
Andaman tour package including airfare lets you explore the best of these exotic islands in India. Not only does the package include a trip to many famous tourist places but also a visit to many to offbeat places that will leave you completely awestruck.
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