Port Blair, Havelock and Neil in 6 Days

ANDAMAN TRIP PLAN

A two-island swim trip with one heritage morning in Port Blair, then slower beach days on Swaraj Dweep and Shaheed Dweep.

November to May Is the Reliable Window

BEST TIME

Seas are calmer and ferries run more regularly. From June to September, rain and cancelled boats can wipe out an island day.

Fly Into Port Blair, Then Take a Ferry

HOW TO REACH

Most flights connect through Chennai, Kolkata or Bengaluru. Book government or well-known private ferries as soon as your dates are firm.

Give Cellular Jail a Morning or the Sound-and-Light Evening

PORT BLAIR

Walk the jail museum, then add a short trip to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island if the boat timings fit.

Stay on Swaraj Dweep for Radhanagar

HAVELOCK

Havelock, officially Swaraj Dweep, is the main beach base. Radhanagar is the sunset beach; go early if you want space on the sand.

Use Shaheed Dweep for a Quieter Day

NEIL ISLAND

Neil Island is smaller and slower. Bharatpur and Laxmanpur work well for a swim and a natural-bridge walk at low tide.

Snorkel Only With a Licensed Boat

WATER TIME

Elephant Beach is popular for a first snorkel. If you are not a confident swimmer, say so before you board and wear a life jacket.

Eat Fresh Seafood, and Keep a Veg Backup

FOOD

Grilled fish and coconut curries are easy to find. Carry snacks for ferry days, because delays happen.

Plan About ₹32,000–₹58,000 on the Ground

BUDGET

That mid-range band is for one person over 6 days, covering stays, ferries, local cabs and food. Flights to Port Blair are extra and often the biggest cost.

Do Not Try to Visit Tribal Reserve Areas

TIPS

Those beaches and roads are restricted for a reason. Keep a buffer for missed ferries, and carry some cash on the smaller island.