Incredible India

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.

Best timeOctober – May
Ideal trip5 – 7 days
Great forHoneymooners · Families
Overview

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.

Don't miss

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.

Holiday packages

Andaman packages

2 ready-made itineraries — each one can be tailored to your dates and budget.