How to reach Andaman

Discover the tropical and colonial charm of Andaman and Nicobar Islands

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Best time to visit
Oct - May
Ideal Duration
6 - 7 Days
Visa
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Starting from
Rs. 8,299

Website

andamantourism.gov.in/
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How to reach Andaman

Explore the scenic beaches, dense forests and pristine islands of Andaman and Nicobar and have a fun and mesmerizing time. Relax on the glistening beaches like Elephant Beach, Wandoor beach, Bharatpur Beach, Sitapur Beach, Radhanagar Beach and Laxmanpur Beach.

These beaches are also perfect for watersports like snorkelling, scuba diving and sea walking where you can get that adrenaline rush and have an enjoyable holiday. The best time to visit Andaman is during the winter season from November to March and the weather generally stays cool and pleasant.

For those planning a trip here and wondering how to reach Andaman, you should read on to find out more. There are only two ways to get to these islands: by air and by sea as they are situated off the Southern coast of India.

For those who are wondering how to reach Andaman by sea, you can travel by three to four ships every month that all leave from Kolkata, Vizag and Chennai. There are at present 2 ships - MV Swarajdweep and MV Nancowry- from Chennai and the MV Akbar and MV Nicobar from Kolkata. You can also travel by ferry to Andaman from both Kolkata and Chennai and Kolkata ports and the best ferry service in this regard is the MV Harshavardan. Ships generally take about 3-4 days to reach the Port Blair deck.

There are several permits required to enter the Andaman islands for both foreigners and Indians. If you are a foreign national, you can stay in the Andaman and Nicobar islands for 30 days. If you want to extend it by another 15 days, you will have to take permission to stay from the immigration authorities. In addition, you can also get permits from Foreigner’s Registration Offices at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Calcutta and Indian Missions Overseas as well as the immigration authorities at the airports at Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and Calcutta.

You can get a permit for night halt at Middle Andaman Island, Little Andaman Island (except tribal reserve), South Andaman Island, Neil Island, Long Island, Havelock Island, Baratang, Diglipur, North Passage and islands in the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park (excluding islands – Twin, Boat Hobday, Malay, Pluto and Tarmugli).

You can get a permit for day halt at Ross Island, South Cinque Island, Narcondum Island, Brother Island, Interview Island, Barren Island and Sister Island.

If you are an Indian national, you will need not any permit to visit the Andaman islands. However, you will need a permit to visit Nicobar Islands and other tribal areas. You can apply on a prescribed form and address it to the Deputy Commissioner, Andaman District, Port Blair.

If you are traveling by air, you can take a flight to the Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port

Blair. There are regular flights from Kolkata Airport and Chennai Airport to the Port Blair

international airport. The two major aircraft operators that offer flights to Andaman Islands

include Jet Airways and Air India. There are also regular flights via Air Sahara and Air Deccan

from Chennai and Delhi to the Andamans. A flight from Chennai and Kolkata will take roughly

around 2 hours. If you are traveling via flight from Mumbai and Delhi will take about 5 hours in

total.

There are currently no trains available for Andaman.

Currently, it is not possible to travel to Andaman by road.

  • New Delhi to Andaman

    By Air

    4.55 hours

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    By Train

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  • Mumbai to Andaman

    By Air

    5.15 hours

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    By Train

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  • Kolkata to Andaman

    By Air

    2.15 hours

    By Road

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    By Train

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  • Bangalore to Andaman

    By Air

    5.0 hours

    By Road

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    By Train

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  • Pune to Andaman

    By Air

    8.3 hours

    By Road

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    By Train

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  • Chennai to Andaman

    By Air

    3.0 hours

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    By Train

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Jeet's 7 days trip to Andaman

We were welcomed at the airport and dropped at Hotel. The rooms in BayleafIn were very small but clean. Hardly space to walk after keeping the luggage.Food was good. At the evening we were kept stranded at Corbyn's cove and after repeated calls they send us a 4 seater car for 6 for pick up. No proper dissemination of information. Because of this we were late for the light show at cellular jail. Trip to havelock and niel was good but for elephanta Beach travel they provided a jetty without cover.It was difficult for us to sit with children and it was a very slow boat. While returning from Neil our tickets were scattered in cruise ,difficult to travel in such way. No swimming pool at neil island. Had to shift rooms as AC was not working..At portblair I was completely misguided as from 2PM to 4 PM we were kept at hotel due to non availability of vehichle. They didn't show the museum and market got closed while the cab reached. Not a perfect tour as expected. Water Sports at Elephanta beach, Radhanagar Beach and Neil Island tour.

Jeet Chakraborty Kolkata

Theironbull's 5 days trip to Andaman

Was a great trip. Everything was smooth and went according to plan.

Theironbull Deathliger Chennai

Viet's 5 days trip to Andaman

nice trip Drivers, tickets, ferries & hotels were pre-arranged and pretty much hassle-free, though you cannot really tell how great the quality will be

Viet C Nguyen Bangalore

Jits's 4 days trip to Andaman

It was really a great trip. Thanks to Holiday feet. It was a very well co-ordinated and no problem as such. Just one feedback I have whenever there is a payment issue between coordinators in different places, please do not ask us to leave the car or wait until the payment is done. They directly asked us to wait at the beach and saying your payment was not clear so we could not help you. Though the payment was done after few minutes but make sure it's already done or it will be done afterwards. Rest everything was great

Jits Bengaluru

Surabhi's 3 days trip to Andaman

Booked a trip for my parents through Andaman Great Holidays in May 2024. They offered a great itinerary with clean and beautiful hotels, good cabs and also complementary snorkeling on day 2. The staff was very cooperative and prompt. Thanks a lot Saksham, Naziya and Sourabh for putting together a great holiday experience! Would definitely recommend. :)

Surabhi Choudhary Mumbai

Asifahd's 4 days trip to Andaman

Everything was well organized except for the hotel in Port Blair.

Asifahd Delhi

Bathalabalaji's 7 days trip to Andaman

Total team is committed and dedicated.They organised my program as per my wish. Nice to travel with you travel triangle team

Bathalabalaji

Akanksha's 5 days trip to Andaman

We have booked our andman trip via travel triangle. Anita from team helped us at each evey stage of booking as well as when customisation required as per our preference. Booking was hassle free and all details were shared along with tickets, vouchers etc. Hotels and other activities booked were of top notch and we didn't face issue at any stage. Thank you again for helping in planning our best organized trip ever.

Akanksha New delhi

Avigod's 6 days trip to Andaman

Pearl Andaman Travels team had booked great hotels, the vehicles was always on time and the ferry rides were amazing. We visited all the places as per our tour plan and they were able accommodate changes as per our requirements. Overall great value for money and amazing experience with the team.

Avigod Bangalore

Pwnswrkr's 5 days trip to Andaman

Disappointed with Hotel Marina Manor room after comparing with earlier stayed places. And got very less time at Radhanagar beach. Water sports at Elephanta beach, Ferry rides and Natural beach sight seeing.

Pwnswrkr Hyderabad

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FAQ's of Andaman

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There are no religious restrictions as such in Andaman, but general societal niceties and etiquettes are to be followed, such as asking people, read native tribes, before taking their photographs.

The ideal duration depends on how many islands you want to cover in the Andaman. Anything from 4 nights to 9 nights can be considered the ideal duration for a blissfull vacation in the Andaman.

Andaman is famed across the world for offering some of the greatest seafood of the country. The must try dishes here include crabs, prawns, shrimps, lobsters and a huge range of fish. Vegetarian options are alsos available and are just as good.

Once awarded as the most beautiful beach in Asia, Radhanagar Beach is a definite must visit when here. The other beaches of Andaman are also beautiful and warrant a visit.

Mostly there is not much of a nightlife in the Andamans. Some hotels, resorts and bars here do offer a decent nightlife. even though it is a little sedate. However, during New Year's Eve and Christmas, all of Andaman is decked up in fairy lights and the atmosphere can only be defined as electrifying.

Good time to visit Andaman is between October and May which constitutes summer and winter season in Andaman which is ideal for sightseeing and water sports activities.

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