What are the best ways to reach and travel to Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

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Seahawks Scuba - How do I Travel to the Andaman
and Nicobar Islands?
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The blog explains a complete 7-day process of
travelling between Port Blair, Havelock, and Neil
Island. Further, find out the best transport
modes with their prices to travel to Andaman
and Nicobar Islands.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a group of
more than 572 Islands located southeast of
mainland India in the Bay of Bengal. The remotely
located Islands are blessed with diverse marine
ecosystems, beautiful pristine beaches, and
unmatched natural beauty. Multiple species of
colourful coral reefs, unique sea dwellers, and a
dense fish population in crystal clear waters
make it a perfect destination for scuba diving
in Andaman. The Islands attract lakhs of tourists
every season to try recreational watersports,
chill out at white sandy beaches, explore
Andamans history, and relax in the tropical
rainforest. Port Blair, Havelock Island, and Neil
Island are the top tourist attractions in the
Andaman Islands. Tourists must plan a 7-day trip
to cover all the popular Islands while Diglipur,
Baratang, and Mayabandar are the extensions to
the trip that will add a few more days to explore
Andaman.
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Considering, you are planning for a 7-day trip to
the Andaman Islands. The break- up of each day
tour is as follows. Port Blair Day 1 On day one,
you will arrive at Port Blair. You can check in
to your hotel and relax. After lunch, you can
plan a trip to Chidiya Tapu and witness a
beautiful sunset. On arrival, you can explore the
local market of Port Blair, try seafood or local
cuisine, and enjoy the nightlife. Day 2 On day
two, plan a trip to Ross and Northbay Island
after breakfast. Try popular watersports at
Northbay Island and visit Ross Island to grasp
the history of British remnants. Wild deer are a
popular attraction roaming on the Ross
Island. Post lunch, plan a trip to explore the
popular museums, cellular Jail, and local sights
of Port Blair. Post sunset, try delicious food at
a popular restaurant or plan a dinner cruise at
Port Blair. Havelock Island It is the most
popular tourist Island in Andamans known for its
diverse marine life, crystal clear waters, dense
mangrove formations, best trekking routes, and
tropical rainforests. Scuba diving in Havelock is
the most prominent watersport amongst other
activities. Day 3 On day three, board an early
morning ferry to Havelock Island. Check in to
your hotel in Havelock, have breakfast, and relax
for a while. Post lunch, plan a trip to
Radhanagar Beach. Play, relax, swim on the beach,
and witness a beautiful sunset at Radhanagar
Beach. Post sunset, have delicious food at a
popular local restaurant. Something different,
Full Moon Cafe, Kathmandu Cafe, and Anju Coco are
popular eateries in Havelock. Day 4 Wake up
early and visit Kala Phattar Beach to witness the
enchanting sunrise views. After that, have
breakfast and go for a refreshing scuba diving
session, recommended watersport of the Island.
Post scuba diving, visit Elephanta Beach to try
numerous watersports in crystal clear waters.
Trek to Elephanta Beach is recommended to have
a feel of nature as well. Avoid trekking during
monsoon season. If the time, you can again visit
Radhanagar Beach to watch the sunset. Neil Island
Day 5
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Catch a morning ferry to Neil Island. Check in
and relax. then, visit Bharatpur Beach to try
numerous watersports. Visit Laxman Pur Beach to
watch the sunset. Try local cuisine at night
while sitting in a beachside cafe staring at
blinking stars. Day 6 Visit Natural Bridge,
Sitapur Beach, and local sightseeing on Neil
Island. Then catch an afternoon ferry to Port
Blair. Explore the local shopping markets of Port
Blair and purchase gifts for your loved
ones. Port Blair Day 7 It is the last day of your
Andaman trip. Pack your bags and travel to the
Airport for morning departures. Best ways to
reach the Andaman Islands from mainland
India There are only 2 ways efficient and
convenient ways to reach Andaman and Nicobar
Islands from mainland India. 1. Waterways
Scheduled ships pile from the main ports of India
I.e. Kolkata, Chennai, and Visakhapatnam to the
Andaman Islands. It is the cheapest way and might
take approximately 4872 hours to reach Port
Blair, the capital of the Andaman Islands. The
ship transportation will cost INR 2600 to 10000
per person one way based on seat class. The
prices might fluctuate as per availability and
seasonal occupancy.
1. Airways The major city airports of India I.e.
Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Banglore have
daily direct flights to Veer Savarkar
International Airport located in Port Blair,
Andaman Islands. It is the fastest way which
takes 2 hours to reach the Andaman Islands. The
air transportation will cost INR 8000 to 25000
per person one way based on seat class. The
prices might fluctuate as per availability
and seasonal occupancy. Best options to travel
within the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Inter-Island Transportation The term Inter-Island
Transportation means travelling between 2 or more
Islands. Ferries or speed boats are the only
options to travel between 2 Islands in Andaman.
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Private ferry It is the fastest available route
for inter-island transportation. A private ferry
takes around 90 minutes to pile between Port
Blair to Havelock and Havelock to Neil Island.
Nautika, Makruzz, Green Ocean, and ITT Majestic
are the Andaman and Nicobar Islands private ferry
operators. They usually pile amongst Port Blair,
Havelock, and Neil Island. The cost of
transportation starts from INR 1500 per person
(one way) to travel between 2 Islands. The prices
might fluctuate as per availability and seasonal
occupancy.
Government ferry It is the cheapest and
comparatively slow inter-island transportation
mode. A Government ship usually takes 2.5 hours
to pile between 2 Islands. MV Chouldari, MV
Bambooka, MV North Passage, and MV Wandoor are
the names of popular public-owned ferries in
Andaman. The cost of transportation starts from
INR 800 per person (one way) between 2
Islands. Note Helicopter services are also
available for inter-island transportation but are
mainly focused on medical and other emergency
services. Intra-Island Transportation The term
Intra-Island transportation means travelling
within an Island. Private cabs, Autorickshaws,
and buses are the best options to travel within
an Island. Private cabs This is the most
convenient way to explore local sightseeings on
an Island. They give priority to tourists'
comfort and prefer the best driving routes.
Tourists can hire cabs for round trips, half-day
or full-day as per requirements. Prices might
fluctuate between INR 1200 to 4500 for booking 4
seater or 7 seater cabs. Autorickshaws It is the
headache-free fastest travel mode to pile from
one place to another on an Island. You can also
hire Autorickshaws for round trip, half, and full
day. It is a cheaper option than private cabs but
with a limited seating capacity of 23 people.
Prices might fluctuate between INR 250 to 3500 as
per needs. Bus It is the cheapest way to travel
between points on an Island. The drawbacks of the
service are limited or fixed routes,
time-consuming, fixed timings, and hassle and
bustle while travelling. Budget travellers are
good to go with this option while it is least
recommended to tourists visiting for a limited
time to the Andaman Islands. The ticket price
from one point to another might be INR 25 to 50
per head.