Andaman
Turquoise water, coral gardens
Powder-white beaches, clear lagoons and some of India's best snorkelling and diving, set among tropical islands in the Bay of Bengal.
Why travellers love Andaman
Powder-white beaches, clear lagoons and some of India's best snorkelling and diving, set among tropical islands in the Bay of Bengal. Plan around October – May for the best weather, and allow 5 – 7 days to see it properly.
The Andaman Islands are a tropical archipelago in the Bay of Bengal, known for powder-white beaches, turquoise lagoons, mangrove creeks and some of India's best coral reefs. The capital, Port Blair, is the gateway to the islands.
Highlights
- Port Blair - the historic Cellular Jail and its evening light & sound show, Corbyn's Cove, Ross Island and North Bay.
- Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) - Radhanagar Beach, regularly rated among Asia's best beaches, plus Elephant Beach snorkelling and scuba diving.
- Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) - the natural rock bridge, Bharatpur and Laxmanpur beaches and a slow island pace.
- Baratang - limestone caves and mangrove creeks.
Getting there: Direct flights to Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair (IXZ) from Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Bengaluru and other cities. Inter-island travel is by government or private ferry.
Highlights of Andaman
The experiences we build most Andaman trips around — your expert will fit them to your pace.
Radhanagar Beach
One of Asia's most celebrated beaches, on Swaraj Dweep (Havelock).
Cellular Jail
The light-and-sound show tells the story of India's freedom struggle.
Scuba & snorkelling
Coral reefs at Elephant Beach and North Bay.
Neil Island
Natural rock bridge and slow island days on Shaheed Dweep.
Andaman packages
2 ready-made itineraries — each one can be tailored to your dates and budget.
5 Nights / 6 Days Andaman with Havelock and Neil Island
Andaman in pictures
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