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Turquoise water, coral reefs and colonial history.
Why Andaman
Holidays in Andaman, planned by people who travel there
The Andamans are India's tropical reset — Radhanagar's white sand, snorkelling at Elephant Beach, sea walks at Neil Island and the sober history of Cellular Jail. Ferries, permits and island hops are handled end to end.
Port Blair
Cellular Jail
Havelock
Neil Island
Elephant Beach
Packages
Andaman tour packages
10 curated itineraries — every one of them customizable on dates, hotels and pace.
In depth
Andaman Islands — Coral Reefs and Colonial History
The Andaman and Nicobar archipelago sits 1,200 km off India's east coast, closer to Myanmar than to Chennai, and holds some of the best-preserved coral reefs in the Indian Ocean. Port Blair carries the weight of Cellular Jail's history; Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) and Neil (Shaheed Dweep) carry the beaches people fly here for.
Turopia's Andaman itineraries balance ferry timings carefully — the private catamarans between islands sell out in season — and add scuba, sea walking and glass-bottom boat options at Elephant Beach and North Bay for guests who want the reef without a diving certification.
Must-visit places
Places worth your days
Radhanagar Beach, Havelock
Regularly ranked among Asia's best beaches: a broad crescent of white sand backed by mahua forest, with sunsets that draw the whole island. Swimming is safe within marked areas and lifeguards are on duty until dusk.
Cellular Jail, Port Blair
The colonial prison built for political prisoners, with its surviving three wings, gallows and central tower. The evening sound-and-light show narrates the freedom struggle and is worth planning your first evening around.
Elephant Beach and Snorkelling
Reached by speedboat or a muddy forest trek from Havelock, with shallow live coral very close to shore. Snorkelling, sea walking, jet-ski and parasailing all operate here in season.
Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)
Slower and greener than Havelock: Bharatpur for glass-bottom boats, Laxmanpur for sunset and the natural rock bridge, and Sitapur for sunrise. Ideal for a one or two-night pause.
Ross Island and North Bay
The ruined British administrative headquarters now overtaken by banyan roots and deer, paired with North Bay's coral gardens for snorkelling and underwater sea walks — the standard Port Blair day trip.
Baratang and Limestone Caves
A long day north from Port Blair through the Jarawa reserve convoy, mangrove creek boat rides, limestone caves and a mud volcano — for travellers with an extra day and an early alarm.
Best time to visit
Best time · November – April
Calm seas, clear visibility for diving, and reliable ferry operations. December to January is peak and needs early booking.
Shoulder · May, September – October
Occasional showers, fewer crowds, good rates; diving visibility varies.
Monsoon · June – August
Rough seas, frequent ferry cancellations and closed water sports. We generally advise against it.
How to reach
- By air
- Veer Savarkar International Airport (IXZ), Port Blair, with direct flights from Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Bengaluru and Hyderabad.
- By rail
- None. All arrivals are by air, or by the passenger ship from Chennai, Kolkata or Visakhapatnam which takes three to four days.
- By road
- Inter-island travel is by private catamaran ferry (Makruzz, Nautika, Green Ocean); Port Blair sightseeing is by private car.
Travel tips
- Ferries are the trip's backbone — we pre-book them, but keep transfer times generous and avoid same-day flight-plus-ferry plans.
- Mobile data is weak on Havelock and Neil; download maps and tickets before leaving Port Blair.
- Photography of the Jarawa tribe on the Andaman Trunk Road is a criminal offence.
- Carry reef-safe sunscreen, and never stand on coral while snorkelling.
FAQs
Questions travellers ask about Andaman Islands
Do Indians need a permit for the Andamans?
No permit for Indian nationals. Foreign nationals receive a 30-day RAP on arrival covering the main islands.
How many days do I need?
Six nights works well: two Port Blair, three Havelock, one Neil. Five is possible if you skip Neil.
Can non-swimmers try scuba diving?
Yes — Discover Scuba Diving with an instructor requires no swimming ability and goes to about 12 metres.
Is October a good time?
Early October is transitional; from the second half of the month conditions improve steadily.
Plan your Andaman holiday
Share your dates and we'll build the itinerary, book the stays and handle every permit.