Andaman & Nicobar Islands: How to Reach, Cost & Best Season
Holiday Mitra
Travel Writer
Andaman & Nicobar Islands Travel Guide
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands offer pristine beaches, world-class scuba diving, historic cellular jail, and tropical rainforests. Here's your complete travel guide.
How to Reach Andaman
By Air: Direct flights to Port Blair (Veer Savarkar International Airport) from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore. Flight time from Chennai: 2 hours, from Mumbai: 3 hours.
By Ship: Passenger ships from Chennai, Kolkata, and Visakhapatnam to Port Blair. Journey takes 3-4 days. Government and private ship services available.
Andaman Trip Cost
A 5-day/4-night Andaman package starts from ₹18,000 per person from Port Blair (excluding flights). From Mumbai including flights, packages start from ₹35,000 per person.
Top Islands to Visit
- Havelock (Swaraj Dweep): Radhanagar Beach (Asia's best), scuba diving, snorkeling
- Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep): Natural coral bridge, Laxmanpur Beach
- Ross Island (Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Dweep): Historical ruins, deer park
- Baratang Island: Limestone caves, mud volcanoes
- North Bay Island: Snorkeling, glass-bottom boats
Best Time to Visit
October to May is the best time with pleasant weather and calm seas. December-March is peak season. Avoid June-September (monsoon with rough seas).
Andaman Packages from Mumbai
Holiday Mitra offers Andaman packages from Mumbai including flights, Havelock Island beach resort stay, scuba diving, and cellular jail tour.
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