Itinerary
NO OF NTS
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DESTINATION / NIGHT STAY
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7 NTS
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Port Blair 5N + Havelock 1N + Neil 1N
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Welcome to Andaman Island
Welcome to one of the world's best kept secrets - the Andaman Islands , A unique journey off the beaten track in the splendid isolation of the emerald islands and enjoy special access to the unexplored isolated beaches of the Andaman , This islands have just started to emerge on the independent traveler's list of must see places in the world , Experience the nature at its awesome and majestic best in the offbeat locations in and around .
The Andaman Islands are located in the Bay of Bengal and form the western perimeter of the Andaman Sea.The islands are breathtakingly beautiful. Tropical rainforest abound in rare and endemic species of flora and fauna.these islands have been the home of six aboriginal tribes - The Great Andamanese, The Onge, The Jarawas, and The Sentinelese in the Andaman Island and The Shompen and the Nicobari tribes of the Nicobar Island.
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Duration : 07 Nights & 08 Days
Itinerary ::
Day 1 : Port Blair – city tour
Our representative will receive from Port Blair airport and escort you to check-in to the hotel. After lunch, start the breathtaking trip to Cellular Jail- a place of pilgrimage for all freedom loving people, Fisheries Museum- exhibits species of marine life peculiar to the islands . In the evening, enjoy the history of the heroic freedom struggle which is brought alive in a moving Light & Sound Show at Cellular Jail. Overnight stay at Port Blair.
Day 2 : Two island tour (Ross island & north bay island)
After breakfast, we will proceed for a full day cruising towards Two Island tour. First we starts with an exhilarating journey (by boat) to Ross Island- the erstwhile capital of Port Blair during the British regime. The island presently houses the ruins of old buildings like Chief Commissioner's house, Government house, church, bakery, press, swimming pool, cemetry etc and all in dilapidated condition. After that proceed for water sports activity and under water corals at North Bay (Coral Island). One can enjoy many water sports activities in this island. Overnight stay at Port Blair.
Day 3 : Port Blair - Havelock – Radhanagar
After breakfast, board Govt. inter island ferry for Havelock Island. Our representative will receive from Havelock jetty and escort you to check-in to the hotel. After a little relax, proceed for famous Radhanagar Beach which is rated the #7 among the finest beach in Asia. It is an ideal place for swimming, sea bathing and basking on the sun kissed beach. Overnight stay at Havelock.
Day 4 : Havelock - Neil Island.
After breakfast,board govt. inter island ferry for Neil Island. Our representative will receive from Neil island jetty and escort you to check-in to the hotel. After a little relax,proceed for Bharatpur, Laxmanpur & Sitapur Beach. Overnight stay at Neil Island.
Day 5 : Neil – Port Blair
After breakfast, board govt. inter island ferry and return to Port Blair. Evening free for local marketing. Overnight stay at Port Blair.
Day 6 : Port Blair - Baratang.
Early morning, tour starts for Baratang. Visit Limestone Cave and Mud Volcano. On the way, one can see the local tribals calledJarawas. Overnight stay at Port Blair.
Day 7 : Port Blair - City Tour.
After breakfast, proceed for city tour covering Samudrika Naval Museum - gives a good retrospect of the history, shells ,coral marina life, geography and archeology of these islands, Chatham Saw Mill- Asia's largest and largest saw mill which is over 175 years old, Carbynscove Beach- one of the most picturesque, coconut palm fringed beach which is 7 kms from Port Blair, Science Centre- especially displays the genesis of these islands and explains the science of oceans, Anthropological Museum- displays the tools, model habitats, art & handicraft of the aboriginal tribes of Andaman & Nicobar islands, Sagarika Emporium- a govt. emporium where can get the real craft such as fine wood carvings. Overnight stay at Port Blair.
Day 8 : Port Blair – Airport Dropping
Dropping to airport with memories and terrific holiday at Andaman Islands.
Package Cost :: Per Pax in INR
Rate: Adult - 17500/- & Child - 14000/-
Service Include
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Service Exclude
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Exclusive non a/c vehicle for pick up and drop as per the itinerary.
Accommodation on double/triple sharing basis at above mentioned hotels or Similar in base category rooms.
Daily breakfast, lunch & dinner at hotel,
Airport pickup and drop.
Entry permits, Entry tickets, Parking charges, Boat tickets/Ferry tickets wherever required.
Govt. inter island ferry for Neil & Havelock .
Assistance at all arrival and departure points.
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All kind of personal expenses such as tips, laundry, telephone bills and beverages.
It also does not include any meals unless and otherwise specifically mentioned.
Guide, Jolly ride & snorkeling charges.
Optional, suggested or unspecified activities.
Guide at Cellular Jail will cost extra.
Camera fee (still or movie).
Air Fare
G.S.T 5% Extra
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Cancelletion Policy
Before journey Date: cancellation charges:
After booking but 125 days 600/-
“ “ 100 “ 400/-+10%
“ “ 70 “ 400/-+20%
“ “ 50 “ 400/-+40%
“ “ 30 “ 400/-+60%
“ “ 15 “ 400/-+75%
" " 3 " 400/-+90%
Within 3 Days No Refund.
Notes: > Seats are normally reserved on payment of Rs.5000/-per head as an advance before 65 days of journey date. Full and Final Payment is to be deposited before 30 days from the journey date.
Points to Remember
- Reach Airport 3 hours before the schedule departure.
- Always carry the original and xerox copy of your Voter ID card for domestic and Passport & Visa for International tour.
- Take cash as per your requirements and should not forget to carry Booking / Hotel voucher, Tour itinerary, Debit / Credit card.
- Pack a small kit with medicines, band aids and first aid essentials. Take your regular medicine, personal care items, Insect & Mosquito repellents, Torch etc.
- Always keep back-up cell phone and laptop chargers on hand.
About the Place
The Andaman & Nicobar Islands are a Veritable Garden Of Eden and a Naturalists Heaven. The Clean Envioronment, roads, greenery as well as Unpolluted fresh air attract all nature lovers. The tropical rain forests an waters of Bay of Bengal are the home of vast Collection of plant, animal and Marine Life,Topographically the islands all hill in Places fringed with coconut palm, covered with tripocal jungle and interspersed with flat,we have a stretches of crescent shaped beaches.Adventure tourisam like trekking,Island camping,Snorteling SCUBA divine etc,and other water sports are the real attractions.A Marvelous mix of Nature’s most Precious delights the Andaman & Nicobar Island all a once in lifetime holiday experience.Andaman and Nicobar[1]are a large group of nearly 600 islands in the Bay of Bengal.Though they are a part of India politically, they are closer to Myanmar and Thailand than to the Indian mainland.They are grouped here with Southern India.They were just north of the epicenter of the Boxing Day quake of 2004, and were the site of dozens of aftershocks.The Nicobars were badly hit the by the resulting tsunami, while the Andamans escaped with a few bruises.With the exception of Little Andaman Island and the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, the rest of the tourist destinations are operating normally again.There are four primitive tribes in Andamans District and they have been recognised as belonging to the Negrito stock, namely Great Andamanese, Onges, Jarawas and Sentinelese.
Port Blair : Capital of the Andaman Nicobar Islands, Port Blair is also the port of entry to these islands.It is the hub around which activities in this archipelago revolve.The Marine National Park, its diverse museums, the historic Cellular Jail and the water sports complex make it the pivotal place to kick start a quintessential Andaman experience.
Port Blair offers some rather offbeat options for travelers to pursue as well.From snorkeling and forest trekking (to nearby peaks like Mount Harriet) to strolling on a beach and island hopping, travelers have an entire gamut of activities to pursue here.
A visit to the picture-postcard Corbyns Cove Beach is highly recommended.Tall swaying coconut trees, white sand and the emerald sea welcome you here.
HAVLOCK : About 38 kilometers northeast of Port Blair, Havelock Island is a hidden jewel. Few Indians know of this stunning beach destination in their own backyard while heading for Phuket (in Thailand) across the waters of Andaman Sea.Small wonder, Time magazine in 2004 rated the islands Radhanagar Beach as the finest in Asia.With lush tropical forest on one side, the draw of this white sand beach has steadily grown in the legion of avid beach buffs.
Havelock is a serene tropical island encompassing about 86 square kilometers. Its clear waters are rated among the best in the world for snorkeling and scuba diving.Close to 1000 different species of marine life inhabit the waters of the Andaman Islands.Scuba divers can see nudibranchs, sea slugs and snails, varieties of ghost pipefish, jawfish and a number of different crustaceans of all shapes and sizes.One of the prime attractions is the graceful manta ray.Dolphins, turtles, giant grouper and napoleon wrasse are other sea creatures one can see.
White sand beaches, 40 meters visibility underwater, colorful coral reefs and its 'far from the madding crowd’ appeal have made Havelock Island a dream destination among discerning travelers.
CELLULAR JAIL : The one name that sends chills down the spine even today is that of Kala Pani Jail, located in Andaman.The jail still has the fear element in the air and anyone visiting the place can sense the pain the inmates went through back during the time this jail was functional.The British undertook the construction of the Cellular Jail and would send "dangerous" criminals from India to this place to undergo torturous treatments.The Andaman Island was used to house prisoners way back in the year 1857.The Cellular Jail of Andaman Island is now a protected monument and stands as a testimony to the torture meted out to the helpless prisoners.
VIPER ISLAND : Viper Island is of much historical importance because the first jail was constructed at this island where the offenders were sent to serve their punishment. After the Cellular Jail was made, the convicts were transferred there.You can go and explore the cells where the prisoners were kept in Viper Island at Andaman and Nicobar Islands.The gallows is sited at the top of the mound. It is the place where the people sentenced to death were hanged till death.One of the very famous freedom fighter Sher Ali, who killed the Lord Mayo, the Viceroy of India in 1872, was hanged here.
ROSE ISLAND : Ross Island, which is accessible from Phoenix Bay Jetty through a boat ride, is situated at the entry region of Port Blair harbor. Ross Islands, once the administrative head quarters of British Colonial Rulers, still bears the ruins of a Church and cemetery.It was during the British rule that the island was developed to a perfect township.The island is reminiscent of its old British regime.
CHATTAM SAW MILL : Chatham Saw Mill, owned by Forest department, is credited as one of the biggest and oldest saw mills all through Asia and is located at the north tip of Andaman.A bridge connects this saw mill to Port Blair, The mill cuts massive wood into different sizes and shapes of timber and is functioning as the main source of timber for government and private agencies at a moderate price.
RADHANAGAR BEACH : Radhanagar Beach is one of the two popular beaches located at Havelock Island in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.The other one is Vijaynagar Island.The serene beach which is far away from the polluted cities and towns has a majestic spell that attracts tourists to its beauty.
About Andaman
The Andaman Islands are an archipelago in India’s Bay of Bengal. These roughly 300 islands are known for their palm-lined, white-sand beaches, mangroves and rainforested interiors.