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DEKHO APNA DESH / ISLANDS
Andaman
travel guide.
Six days. Three island bases. Room for the sea to decide.
A six-day first visit links Sri Vijaya Puram, Swaraj Dweep and Shaheed Dweep with two nights on Havelock and a final gateway night before the flight. Book the ferries as carefully as the rooms and keep a flexible beach day.
GETTING THEREFrom Bengaluru · compare flights to Veer Savarkar International Airport at Sri Vijaya Puram, also widely listed as Port Blair.
SAMPLE BUDGET / PERSON₹52,855 · two adults sharing
YOUR FIRST DECISIONBeach lovers and travellers who can give an island journey six days without packing every hour.
THE PLAN, AT A GLANCE
Trip overview
A six-day first visit links Sri Vijaya Puram, Swaraj Dweep and Shaheed Dweep with two nights on Havelock and a final gateway night before the flight. Book the ferries as carefully as the rooms and keep a flexible beach day.
- HOW LONG
- 6 days / 5 nights. Six days / five nights: 1 Sri Vijaya Puram, 2 Swaraj Dweep, 1 Shaheed Dweep, 1 Sri Vijaya Puram. Retain the final gateway night; disruption can still require changes.
- BEFORE YOU BOOK
- Book the first night near the gateway. Confirm ferry dates, names, reporting times, baggage terms and the matching jetty before committing to island hotels.
Best time to visit
A different season
Heat, showers and changing sea conditions call for flexible plans.
Weather trade-off
Rain and rough seas can disrupt ferries and water activities. Keep cancellation terms central to your booking.
Getting there & getting around
Use booked passenger ferries between islands and separate local road transfers on each island. Map links show land stops; they do not book or describe a ferry route.
Your gateway
From Bengaluru · compare flights to Veer Savarkar International Airport at Sri Vijaya Puram, also widely listed as Port Blair.
The last stretch
Book the first night near the gateway. Confirm ferry dates, names, reporting times, baggage terms and the matching jetty before committing to island hotels.
Within the destination
Use booked passenger ferries between islands and separate local road transfers on each island. Map links show land stops; they do not book or describe a ferry route.
UNDERSTAND THIS PLACE / 2-MINUTE FIELD NOTE
An island journey runs on more than a road map.
The familiar names Port Blair, Havelock and Neil still appear alongside Sri Vijaya Puram, Swaraj Dweep and Shaheed Dweep in bookings. Match both the island and the jetty on every reservation. Sea conditions can change a crossing, so a thoughtful route ends near the airport rather than relying on a last-minute ferry connection.
THE JOURNEY / AN OOO SUGGESTED ROUTE
Day-by-day itinerary
Six days / five nights: 1 Sri Vijaya Puram, 2 Swaraj Dweep, 1 Shaheed Dweep, 1 Sri Vijaya Puram. Retain the final gateway night; disruption can still require changes.
Arrival-day road stops · ferries booked separately ↗The gateway island
Open route ↗Morning
Fly to Sri Vijaya Puram
Meet your driver and confirm tomorrow’s ferry reporting details.
Afternoon
Check in and memorial visit
Visit Cellular Jail if opening hours and arrival time comfortably allow.
Evening
An early island dinner
Pack light for the ferry and keep essential documents accessible.
Across to Swaraj Dweep
Open route ↗Morning
Your booked ferry
Report at the correct gateway jetty for the confirmed crossing.
Afternoon
Island pickup and check-in
Meet the hotel transfer and leave time to settle in.
Evening
Radhanagar, conditions permitting
Enjoy the shore and return on your arranged local transport.
A full beach-island day
Open route ↗Morning
A short coastal outing
Choose Kalapathar or a pre-booked authorised water activity; do not try to do everything.
Afternoon
Lunch and a long rest
Keep the middle of the day open for weather and downtime.
Evening
Return to a favourite shore
Follow local access and bathing guidance, then have a relaxed dinner.
Onward to Shaheed Dweep
Open route ↗Morning
The confirmed inter-island ferry
Travel only on your booked service and meet the Neil Island pickup.
Afternoon
Beach and check-in
Visit Bharatpur when conditions suit, with time for lunch.
Evening
A tide-led coastal walk
Visit the Natural Bridge only in the advised window; swap it with tomorrow morning if needed.
Back near the airport
Open route ↗Morning
Breakfast and ferry reporting
Leave any short island outing conditional on a generous reporting margin.
Afternoon
Return to Sri Vijaya Puram
Use the confirmed gateway-arrival jetty for the hotel pickup.
Evening
A final city evening
Visit the memorial if still pending and open, or simply have dinner.
Fly home
Open route ↗Morning
A calm checkout
Check flight status and leave enough time for the airport.
Afternoon
Your onward flight
Plan meals and transfers around the actual flight time.
Evening
Homeward
Keep onward connections realistic after an island journey.
Drive times are generous planning allowances, not live traffic estimates. Map links show suggested stops; check the actual route, access and operator schedules for your dates.
WHAT TO SEE / WHAT TO KNOW
Things to do
Choose the stops that fit your interests and energy. Visit lengths below are OOO planning suggestions, with extra time needed for queues and transfers.
01Sri Vijaya Puram
Cellular Jail
Give the memorial a considered visit and time for its historical context.
Plan for thisConfirm opening and any separately ticketed programme; do not rely on a late flight leaving enough time.
02Swaraj Dweep
Radhanagar Beach
Leave a proper stretch of time for the shore rather than arriving only for one photograph.
Plan for thisFollow bathing limits, flags and lifeguards; no beach is safe in all conditions.
03Swaraj Dweep
Kalapathar Beach
A shorter coastal visit that pairs with a relaxed island day.
Plan for thisUse permitted shore areas and avoid stepping onto sensitive or slippery coastal surfaces.
04Shaheed Dweep
Bharatpur Beach
A convenient coastal stop on a short Neil Island stay.
Plan for thisBook water activities only with authorised operators and suitable conditions; clarify what equipment and supervision are included.
05Shaheed Dweep
Natural Bridge
Visit the coastal rock formation with a guide who understands the tide and footing.
Plan for thisWear grippy footwear, avoid living coral and do not attempt the approach at an unsuitable tide.
STAY WELL / CHOOSE YOUR BASE
Where to stay in Andaman
Ferries and weather govern the route. Connectivity, transport options and medical services are more limited away from the gateway.
Sri Vijaya Puram / Port Blair
Use the first and final night for the airport, jetty and city sights.
Explore the area on Maps ↗Swaraj Dweep / Havelock
Two nights give one full beach day; compare jetty transfers against your chosen beach area.
Explore the area on Maps ↗Shaheed Dweep / Neil
A compact one-night pause works only with suitable confirmed ferry connections.
Explore the area on Maps ↗THE STAY SHORTLIST
Different stays. Different reasons to choose them.
Compare the exact location, room and total price for your dates. These are editorial options, not a scored ranking or a claim of personal inspection.
Gateway hotelSri Vijaya Puram
SeaShell Port Blair
Good fit for gateway hotel
Compare for first and final nights with airport and city access.
- The trade-off
- A gateway view stay is not a substitute for a beach-island base.
- Ask before booking
- Airport and jetty transfers, early breakfast and luggage storage.
Nature-led beach staySwaraj Dweep
Barefoot at Havelock
Good fit for nature-led beach stay
A stay-led option near the Radhanagar area for a slower two-night visit.
- The trade-off
- Jetty and other island outings require planned transfers.
- Ask before booking
- Room access, connectivity, meal arrangements and ferry-change terms.
Island resortShaheed Dweep
SeaShell Samssara
Good fit for island resort
Compare for a one-night Neil Island stay with a clearly arranged jetty pickup.
- The trade-off
- A short stay leaves limited time to use resort facilities.
- Ask before booking
- Correct property and island, ferry coordination and cancellation terms.
Hotel links and editorial notes · 19 September 2026. No live rates or availability are shown here. Booking.com links open a name search for two adults and one room; confirm the matching property, dates and occupancy. Booking and payment take place on the provider’s website. Compare the final tax-inclusive total, meal plan, cancellation deadline and any child or extra-bed charges.
PLANNING LAB / MAKE THE NUMBERS YOURS
Build your trip budget
Start with our illustrative allowances, then enter your quotes. All figures are in INR. Samples start in Bengaluru; enter your city and replace the return-travel allowance for your journey.
6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS · 2 ADULTS
Your planning total
₹1,05,710₹52,855 per person, rounded up
- Return travel
- ₹32,000
- 1 room × 5 nights
- ₹32,500
- Meals · 6 days
- ₹15,600
- Local transport · group total
- ₹11,000
- Activities · whole trip
- ₹5,000
- 10% buffer
- ₹9,610
Planning estimates prepared 19 September 2026; these are not checked hotel or transport quotes. Excludes shopping, alcohol, insurance, extra arrival nights and unlisted activities. Replace the local-transport total for your group size; it does not scale automatically. A room may not allow two adults plus a child.
MAP YOUR TRIP
Maps & routes
Use the area map to orient yourself, then open each place or day’s road route in Google Maps. Confirm the exact entrance and current access before setting out.
Andaman · area overviewLarger map ↗
Centre marker: Andaman. Individual places open separately in Google Maps. © OpenStreetMap contributors.
DAY 01 / ROAD ROUTEThe gateway island ↗Veer Savarkar International Airport → Cellular JailDAY 02 / ROAD ROUTEAcross to Swaraj Dweep ↗Havelock Ferry Ghat → Radhanagar BeachDAY 03 / ROAD ROUTEA full beach-island day ↗Kalapathar Beach → Radhanagar BeachDAY 04 / ROAD ROUTEOnward to Shaheed Dweep ↗Neil Island Jetty → Bharatpur Beach → Natural Bridge Neil IslandDAY 05 / ROAD ROUTEBack near the airport ↗Phoenix Bay Jetty → Cellular JailDAY 06 / ROAD ROUTEFly home ↗Sri Vijaya Puram → Veer Savarkar International Airport
Routes show suggested road connections, not live tours, boat routes or guaranteed footpaths. Switch to walking only for a suitable local section. If the embedded map does not load, the place and route links still work.
EAT THE PLACE
Food in Andaman
Freshly cooked seafood · Simple island meals · Hydration for beach days
Freshly cooked seafood
Ask what is available that day and confirm the full price before ordering fish sold by weight.
Explore food options nearby ↗Simple island meals
Rice, vegetables and familiar breakfasts keep ferry mornings straightforward; check dietary needs with each stay.
Explore food options nearby ↗Hydration for beach days
Carry refillable water where safe refills are available and take packaging away from the shore.
Explore food options nearby ↗Food links search the area rather than endorse an individual restaurant. Check recent reviews, opening times and ingredients before choosing.
THE SMALL DETAILS THAT MATTER
Practical tips
Match every ferry and hotel
Check island names, actual jetties, reporting times and hotel pickup contacts before travelling.
Keep the final gateway night
Avoid relying on a same-day inter-island ferry to catch the flight home.
Respect marine habitats
Use authorised operators, never collect coral or shells, and follow local access and wildlife rules.
Have another day or two?
More time on Swaraj Dweep
Choose extra beach or properly instructed activity time rather than another hurried island.
See the location ↗Gateway-island heritage outing
Consider a currently operating excursion from Sri Vijaya Puram after checking boat access and weather.
See the location ↗QUESTIONS BEFORE BOOKING
Are Havelock and Swaraj Dweep different islands?
They are names used for the same island; Neil is also known as Shaheed Dweep, and Port Blair as Sri Vijaya Puram. Check both names on bookings.
Can I use a driving map between islands?
No. The day links cover local land stops; passenger ferries need separate tickets and jetty arrangements.
What if the ferry schedule does not fit?
Simplify to Sri Vijaya Puram and Swaraj Dweep, or add nights. Do not force three bases into unsuitable connections.
Keep Andaman on your horizon.
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BEFORE YOU GO
Before-you-go checklist
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SOURCES & PHOTOGRAPHY
Know where the details come from.
Guide expanded 19 September 2026. Official tourism references and property websites inform these guides; visit lengths, routes and trip budgets are OOO Diaries planning suggestions. Confirm access, fares and availability before booking. Hotel booking sources are linked beside each stay.
Photo: Havelock Island, Radhanagar Beach, tropical bliss, Andaman Islands by Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0. Resized and cropped for this guide.
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