Andaman and Nicobar Islands Tour Packages

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About Andaman

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are bestowed with the reputation of housing some of the most delectable and gorgeus. Thus it constitute one of the major temptation for the anxious holiday makers. Basically, the water sport and related activities are most enjoyed by the adrenaline freaks who prefer to take risks. But there are other water sports as well which are suited for the ones who are not so much adventurous.

The Rajiv Gandi water sports complex is a spot which remains filled with people who likes to try their hands at the adventure sports and activities in Andaman and nicobar isands. There are options like water park, aqua-cycles, speed boating, gemini boating, kayaking and many more.

Places to Visit in Andaman

Port Blair

Port blair is the capital of the union territory of Andaman & nicobar islands. It is located on the east coast of the south Andaman islands. Port Blair is the gateway to pristine islands. Port blair is also an island town offering water based activities like snorkeling, scuba diving, sea cruises, and glimpses of the history and culture of the region. The Aberdeen bazaar forms the centre of the town. Most of the restaurant and hotels are around this area. The main bus station is just west of the bazaar and the airport 4 kms. To the south west. The main passenger dock for ferries-the phoenix Bay jetty is 1 km to the north west. Make sure the below mentioned places are included in your Andaman tour packages.

Andaman Historical Sites

Cellular Jail

Cellular jail, located at Port Blair, stood mute witness to the tortures meted out to the freedom fighters, who were incarcerated in this jail. The jail, completed in the year 1906 acquired the name ‘Cellular jail’ because it is entirely made up of individual cells for the solitary confinement. It originally was a seven prolonged, puce- coloured building with central-tower acting as its fulcrum and a massive structures comprising honeycomb like corridors. The building was subsequently damaged and presently three out of the seven prons are intact. The jail, now a place of pilgrimage for all freedom loving people, has been declared a National Memorial. The jail Museum here draws your memories back to those years of freedom struggle. A visit to this history is highly recommended as an inclusion in Andaman tour packages for family travel. Timings for cellular jail and Museum : 9:00 AM to 12.30 PM, 1:30 PM to 4:45 PM

Son-et- lumiera ( sound & light show)

The saga of the heroic freedom struggle, brought alive in a moving son-et-lumiere, in the cellular jail, is very popular among the tourists. Every day the hindi show start at 5.30 PM.

Ross Island

This small island in less than a sq.km area that stands right across Port blair, encompassing in a way the entire life of the Andamans. It was once the home of the indigenous tribe-Great Andamanese, whose number dwindled from 5000 to just 28 within 20 years of the initial british occupation. The ruins of the church and chief commissioner’s house among overcrowding vines and aerial roots are the most evocative of the remains. Ross Island is an ideal inclusion in a Andaman tour package if you are travelling with your family. Private boats operate from Rajiv Gandi water sports Complex.

Andaman Beaches

Carbyn’s Cove Beach

Carbyn’s Cove beach is just north of Port Blair. The Beach and the snorkeling opportunities in its fringing coral reefs are the closed ones you will find to Port blair town. Facilities like hotel, restaurant, bar, changing room etc. are available near the beach. Historical remains like Japanese bunkers can be seen on the way. The snake Island, situated just across the beach is famous for jet ski ride.

North Bay Island Beach

North bay beachis just north of port blair. The beach and the snorkeling opportuniesties in its fringing coral reefs are the closest ones you will find to port blair, therefore, it gets quite crowded. A boat timing 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM; 30 minutes) will take after a 3 hours stay, The corals at north bay are rather good spread over large area You’re very likely to spot many fish, a lobster or two, or even clams on the coral reef. Snaks and basic meals are available in some shops on the beach. The beach is famous for scuba diving, snorkeling, Glass boat ride, parasailing, dolphin boat ride, Hunger for adventure ends here.

Chidiya tapu beach

Chidiya tapu is the southernmost tip of south Andaman and is 25 kms from Port Blair. The lush green mangroves and forests shelter numerous chirping birds. The sylvan sands and munda pahar beaches make it an ideal picnic spot. A biological park has also recently been opened for tourists. The Sunset , enjoy a swim at Chidiya tapu beach. Andaman Sutrula travel & Tourism to Chidiya Tapu as part of conducted tours.

Wandoor Beach

Twenty five kms. From west of port blair is wandoor beach famous for swimming & coral viewing. One can also go to Mahatma gandi marine National park from wandoor by boat. Conducted tours are available to wandoor from Andaman Sutrula Travel & tourism.

Collinpur Beach

Situated near tirur, 36 kms. From Port blair, this place has a beautiful sandy beach with shallow water. It is suitable for swimming, sun basking and sunset viewing.

Andaman island destinations

Baratang island ( 100 kms, by road from port blair)

About 100 km north (by road) from Port Blair, Baratang is located between south Andaman and middle Andaman islands. It is blessed with limestone caves, Mud volcano, mangrove filled creeks and beautiful sand beaches. Nilambur is the main town. While here, head for baludera stalagmites, stalactites and pillar rocks,can be accessed by a 40-minute boat ride through the creeks from the nilambur jetty. And about 15-minute trek further through village and forest. It gives an immense sense of adventure to the tourist. The volcanoes are at a distance of 6 km from the Nilambaur jetty and can be visited by road. The Baludera beach, Situated at a distance of 9 km from Nilambur, is a safe bay on the eastern side of Baratang Island. The Beach has eco-friendly huts and tree top huts. One can also ride elephants. Andaman trunk road to rangat and mayabunder goes through this island. Lime-stone cave can be explored with the permission of forest department (from Baratang) and proper local guidance. Must visit on your Andaman tour packages.

Havelock Island – Swaraj Dweep ( 50kms. By sea from Port Blair)

The renamed of Havelock island is swaraj dweep island. 50km by Sea from Port Blair. The island, with beautiful sandy beaches fringed with green canopy of the rain forest beckones every one to enjoy the fun at the azura sea. Vijaynagar beach, 5 kms, away from the jetty on the eastern side and elephant beach, 10 Kms. From the jetty on the eastern side and elephant beach, 10 kms from the jetty ( including trekking through the forest) on the north western part of the island are other breath-taking beaches. When you’re planning a trip to Andaman, be sure to add this wonderful Island in your Andaman tour package.

Radhanagar beach

Most Andaman honeymoon packages include some time in Radhanagar Beach. Radhanagar beach lies on the south coast of Havelock island. It is about 12 kilometers from the Havelock. Radha nagar beach is a Grade A beach of outstanding quality. This beach is also rated as the best beach in asia by Time Magazine. It has an overall length of two kilometers and an average width of 30 to 40 meters. The sand is white coral, very fine in grain. The beach has a gentles gradient of around 1:20 and continues out into the sea as a sandy bottom for over 100 meters. South facing, the beach has excellent exposure and is not subject to shading which could reduce its attraction for sunbathing. The rocky outcrops seen at the end of the beach provide some variety to the littoral The quality of water ar radhanagar beach is exceptionally calm and clear. There is very little wave action and consequently almost no turbidly in the water even along the suff line. Your Andaman Tour Package incomplete without visiting this spot. Contact us tours are available from Andaman Sutrula travel & tourism.

Elephant Beach ( Hathi tapu)

At Havelock is another ideal site for snorkeling. It has a rich coral reef formation and amazing under-water marine life. One can reach elephant beach is small cruise about from Havelock island jetty in about 40 minutes. By road one can go up to the forest camp which is 8 kms from the jetty towards

Radhanagar side and from there by walk to the elephant beach which will take another 40 minutes. Andaman Sutrula Travel & tourism organize tours to Hathi tapu from Havelock. You can visit Elephant Beach throughout the year for your Andaman honeymoon packages.

Neil island (36 Kms.by sea from Port blair) – Saheed Dweep

The renamed of Neil island is Shaheed dweep. This is a beautiful tiny island with lush green forest and sandy beaches aptly called the vegetable bowl of andamans. Connected by boat from port blair daily, It provide an ideal holidays for eco-friendly tourists. One can feel the sincerity and serenity of village life here. Include this in your Andaman tour package to experience refined beauty. Beautiful beaches at lakshmanpur, bharatpur & sitapur, and natural bridge formations on the sea-shore are attraction corals and marine life are found abundantly in the sea around the island fascinating. Offering excellent scope for Snorkeling and scuba diving are activity options.

Andaman City Sight seeing

Andaman & Nicobar city sight seeingis integral to tourism in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The tourists coming to Andaman and nicobar Islands for Leisure and relaxation and the picnic spots in Andaman and Nicobar isands largely help the tourists to enjoy the serene beauty of the islands. A mesmerizing sea, continuous beaches, ethereal ambiance and a serene tranquility makes Andaman & Nicobar islands a tourist’s paradise! The picnic spots at Andaman and Nicobar Islands Contributes Largely towards tourism in Andaman and Nicobar Island.

Mahatma Gandi Marine national Park, wandoor

The Mahatma Gandi Marine National Park at wandoor is at a distance of 29 kms. From Port Blair and covers an area of 281.5 sq.kms. This marine Park, Made up of opens sea, creeks and 15 small and large islands. Is one of the best found anywhere in the world. Viewing of rare corals and underwater marine life through glass bottom boats. Scuba diving and snorkeling are lifetime experience for anyone. Tourists are allowed to spend 2.5 hours in jolly buoy island or red skin island as a part of conducted tours. Generally, from December to May, tourists are taken to jolly buoy island and from may to November to redskin island. It is advised to packed lunch and water before proceeding to the marine national park.

Rajiv Gandhi water sports complex

This is the first of its kind in india that offers all possible aqua sports facilities including safe-water sports and adventure-water sports, under one water sports complex, Jet ski ride available. In the adventure-water sport front, jet ski, parasailing, etc are offered. The Marine Park nearby, also house a memorial of Battle of Aberdeen fought between the britishers and Andamanese aboriginals in 1859.

Mount Harriet

Mount Harriet (55 kms, by road/15 kms. By ferry and trek from Port Blair). The summer headquarters of the chief commissioner during British Raj, this place is ideal for fascinating over view of the nearby islands and the sea. It is the highest peak in the south Andaman ( 365 meters high). Mount Harriet is an excellent spot to overview the exotic scenery of the outer islands an sea in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. In fact, and tourists can get a bird’s eye view of the islands. A trek up to Madhuban can allow the tourists to get a glimpse of the endemic birds, butterflies and animals.

Mahatma Gandi Park

This beautiful park at port blair has facilities like amusement rides, safe water sports, and natural trail around the lake, garden restaurant and historic remains like Japanese temple as well as a bunker. The erstwhile dilthaman tank, which was the only source of drinking water to Port blair, and the area around it has been developed as Gandi Park in an as unbelievably short time of 13 days.

Fun Activities in andaman

Scuba Diving in Andaman

Andaman waters offers a fascinating words of under-water marine life, varieties of colorful fishes, rarest of the coral remains of sunken ships, etc all these can be explored through scuba diving is an experience you would love to include in your Andaman tour package. Andaman Sutrula travel & tourism provides scuba diving opportunities.

Responsible Scuba Diving

Responsible divers anchor only when there are no permanent mooring buoys to tie to. Never drop anchor onto, or ever close to, living corals, careful anchoring means placing the anchor in sand patches or channels or other low impact areas, Anchor chains and ropes can crush corals as the boat swings with shifts in current and wind. An Anchor which drags over a reef can cause severse damage. Divers and snorkelers should always check the anchor, moving it to a suitable area and securing it properly on arrival if necessary.

Avoid standing on corals:

Many divers seem unware of the fragile nature of corals and the problems caused when a diver stands, kneels or sits on corals. This either Kills coral polyps or cause wounds in the delicate tissue making the coral vulnerable to infection. Infections can spread quikly and kill the entire coral colony. Find a patch of sand before standing up.

Dangling Equipment:

Badly trained divers drag their console and octopus regulator across of reef which snags coral in its path. When they get stuck, they are often pulled free breaking off chunks of coral. Careless use of fins also results in damage to corals. On no account should divers or snorkelers collect live corals, shells or fish.

Buoyancy Control

Good diving technique is also important over reefs, for own safety and comfort and well being of the corals. Do not dive with too many weights and make sure you maintain good buoyancy control. Good buoyancy control is the easiest way to prevent damage to the reef. Badly trained divers tend to overweight themselves and compensate by inflating their Buoyancy control devices (BCD). They swim in the overweighted (head-high, legs down) Attitude that causes their fins to mow down the corals as they swim over the reef.

Photography

Even touching corals can wipe off the thin layer of mucus which protects them from bacterial infection. If you do have to steady yourself while taking underwater photography, think carefully about what you hold onto.

Snorkeling in Andaman

One can enjoy the under water marine life and view the rarest varieties of corals by snorkeling that is enjoyed by tourists booking Andaman tour packages near the north bay, jolly bouy, red skin, rut island, Havelock , neil island.

Trekking in Andaman

One can go trekking throuht the nature trail from Mt. Harriet to madhuban and enjoy the rare forest life, flora and fauna. There are other trekking routes also.

Science Centre

Science centre, situated 5 kms, from Port Blair town, has an ‘Andaman and Nicoabr islands gallery’ with interactive exhibits depicting genesis of the islands, volcanic activities, science of oceans, fun science gallery, modern technology gallery taramandal ( portable planetarium), open air science park and an in – house butterfly corner a kaleidoscope science spectrum.

Andaman museum

Anthropological museum

Started in the year 1975-76, the Anthropological museum in Port blair is an ethnographic museum are the most frequently visited places in Andaman tour packages. It illustrates the four negrito tribes.

Fisheries Museum

Situated near Rajiv Gandi water sports complex, port blair, it exhibites species of marine life endemic to the island and found in the indo-pacific and the bay of Bengal. Fisheries Museum is one of the most interesting things to experience during your Andaman tour package.

Samudrika ( Naval Marine museum)

This museum is meant to create awareness on various aspects of oceanic environment. A good collection shells, corals and a few species of colorful fishes of the islands are on display.

Zoological survey of indian Museum

This museum exhibits several varieties of sponges, corals , butteflies, and centioedes etc.

“Chatham saw mill” Museum (ESTT in 1883 AD)

It is a saw mill complex as a part of Andaman forest department. It is situated in chatham island. The chatham saw mill is one of the oldest is Asia. It is built on tiny island and connected to port blair by a bridge. It is a store house of timber like paduk, gurjan, marble satin wood etc. Chatham has the second largest warf of these islands. Where island-mainland ships can birth. Within the saw mill compounded, The forest department has up a museum showcasing the varied timber wealth of the Andaman & nicobar islands. The museum offers an insight Into forest activities through scale models and display decorative pieces made of padauk, marble, Peauma, Gurjan, satin wood etc.

A Paradise for excursion Andaman trunk Road

Andaman trunk road runs from Port blair to Diglipur. The length pf the road is approximately 330 kms. The significance of the trunk is much because is passes from the residing area aborigins. This covers south Andaman, middle Andaman, and north Andaman, security guards are provided by the state government for transport. This road passes from dense forests. The tree found here are thousands of year old.These forests also have some animals like pigs and deers. There are three important creeks- nilambur creek, kadamtala creek and kalighat creek. Bus and boat facilities are provided for passengers.

Tourist also get an opportunity to watch elephants, lifting heavy logs with the help of their trunks. It is splendid in itself because it is impossible for hundreds of men to lift a log. Elephants do their work with skill. They dump those heavy logs In trunks and carry from the dense forests to the road side. People watch elephant work, with efficiency and are spell bound.

Middle Andaman and north Andaman is connected with fly over bridge “chengappa bridge” on Austen creeks by the way of ATR Journey. Chengappa Bridge is an attraction for tourist Andaman trunk road covers many parts of andamans. Sand bar beach, convenient approach route to Ross & Smith sand bar beach from Ariel Jetty by boat only.

Rangat (170 kms, by road and 90 kms. By sea from port blair)

One can enjoy the quiet village life and solitude of virgin nature in this part of middle Andaman island. You can also breath unpolluted air, a rare availability for the city dweller. Amkunj beach (15 kms. Away from rangat bazaar/jetty towards mayabunder)and Cutbert Bay beach (20kms. Away from Rangat bazaar/jetty towards Mayabunder) are the beaches near Rangat. Cutbert Bay is a turtle- nesting ground. One can view the nesting of turtle during December-february season. Hawksbill Nest Guest House Managed by the Tourism Department is near the Cutbert Bay Beach. One can also go to Mayabunder and Diglipur from here.

Diglipur (325 kms. By road from Port Blair)

Situated in North Andaman Island, Diglipur provides a rare experience for eco-friendly tourists. It is famous for its oranges, rice, forest wealth and marine-life. Saddle peak (732 meters), the highest point in the andamans in nearby. Kalpong, the only river of Andaman flows from here.

The first and only hydroelectric project of the islands in on this river. Trekking saddle peak through the evergreen forest, kalipur, lamiya bay & ram nagar beaches and sand-bar joining Ross and Smith Islands is a fascinating experience. Ramnagar beach and the sand-bar joining Ross and smith islands are famous for turtle nesting during December-february season. One who prefers to be away from the hustle and humdrum of urban life must come here to enjoy holidays. You can also pre-book a visit to the ROSS & SMITH as a part of your Andaman tour packages.

Mayabunder(242 Kms. By road from Port Blair)

Situated in the northern Part of Middle Andaman Island, Mayabunder offers excellent scenic beauty, Mangrove creeks and beautiful beaches. Inhabited by the settlers from Burma and east Pakistan. Mayabunder has a distinct culture. Beaches at Avis Island ( 30 Minutes boat journey from Mayabunder), and karmatang (13 kms) are fascinating.

Barren Island (139 Kms, by sea from Port Blair)

The only active volcano in india is located in Barren island. The volcano erupted twice in recent past, once in 1991 and again in 1994-95, after remaining dormant for about 177 years. This island is about half a kilometer away the shore. The island can be visited by chartered boats only with the permission of the Forest Department, Foreigners are restricted to on-board vessels only and landing ashore is not allowed.

Viper Island:

The island derives its name from the vessel ‘Viper’ in which lt. Archibald blair came to the islands in 1768 with purpose of establishing a penal settlement. The vessel, it is believed, met with an accident and its wreakage was abandoned near the island. Gallows built on top of a hillock, visible to all prioners in the island, signified death. Sher Ali, the pathan, guilty of murdering lord mayao, was condemned to death and hanged at viper island.The jail at viper, where prisoners deported from the mainland were confined, was build by the british under the supervion of major fort. Work on the prison started in 1867. Owing to the working conditions, the jail earned the notorious name viper chain gang jail.

Andaman Island Camping

Island camps are just the right choice for the nature lovers, who wish to enjoy sun, sea and pristine beauty of nature by spending quiet holidays right on the beach. Tents are available locally on hire from October to may. As comping facility Is available at radha nagar, haveock.

Wildlife in Andaman

Helmet shell of king shell:

The Helmet shells are solid with large body whorls and short spires, usually with blunk knobs. The animals live in sandy areas in the tropics and temperate zone, in shallow and deep water. They prey on sea urchins and other echinoids. The males tend to be smaller than the females with a slightly less expanded shield.

Triton’s trumpets;-

It is one of the world’s larger gastropods ( the name implies that an animal of this class crawls on its stomach). They live in sandy and rocky areas in deep and shallow waters in the tropics worldwide. They are carnivorous, living on erchinoderms and mollusks. They have a long free swimming stage, after they are hatched and before developing into the final form.

Nautilus pompilius;-

Nautilus is the sole survivor of an extensive group of varied forms, which have become extinct. It has a calcareous chambered shell. The chambers are in a series of plane spiral. As the animal grows, fresh chambers are secreted and the old ones are separated by partitions. The soft body having numerous slender tentacles in places of arms occupies the outermost chamber in the spiral.

When is the best time to travel to Andaman?

The best time to visit Andaman would be between the months of Augest to May.

Peak Season

Andaman sees the maximum crowd during the winter months of October 15th to Jan 15th . Pertaining to its peak season, the airfares and the prices of hotels are relatively higher. There is a hike up to 50% and hence booking your flights and hotels well in advance will help you save a lot of money. Check out the various Andaman tour packages with price discounts that are offered for this period by Andaman Sutrula travel & Tourism.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Andaman?

The cheapest month to fly to Andaman is the month of July, august, September, Feb, March, April is considered as a lean season for tourism in Andaman. This is the best time to book Andaman tour packages for family travel.

Andaman climate & Geography

The Island have a tropical climate. The South West Monsoon sets in Andaman Nicobar islands towards the end of May and the North East Monsoon In November There is no fury of hot summer, no chilling winter, no water clogging or traffic jams. For those who want enjoy boating, swimming, snorkeling, sight seeing all 12 months is season. North Indians find relief from burning heat and chilling winter if they visit the island from May/june/july and in December/January. Season for nature lovers is may to December when forest is lush green and water falls are at their prime. Divers can enjoy the best during December to april and bird watches during winter times. Among 572 Islands of territory, 38 are permanently inhabited.

How to reach Andaman

By Air

Port Bair (ixz), the gateway to Andaman & nicobar islands is connected with new delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, Kolkata by air, Air india, spice jet, Go air, Indigo, Jet airways.

By sea

Regular passenger ship services are available to Port Blair from Chennai, Kolkata and Visakhapatnam and back. There is one sailing every month from Kolkata and Chennai to Port Blair and vices-versa. The voyage takes takes about 50 to 60 hours and the ship normally berths at port blair for about two to four days.

Bank Available in Andaman

State bank of india, syndicate bank, canara bank, uco bank, united bank , Punjab national bank, indian bank, indian oversis bank, Allahabad bank, vijaya bank, bank of baroda, union bank, center bank of india, dena bank, bank of india.

Private Bank in Andaman

Axis bank, HFDC, ICICI, TMB, Yes Bank.

The Island Tourism Festival

The Tourism department organizes Tourism festival in Port blair at the island Tourism Ground near airport, with a view to show case the varied tourism products of Andaman nicobar islands. The festival normally is organized every year during first week January. As a part of the festival, food festivals, beach festival, culture programmes, water sports and adventure sports are displayed important island locations.

Foreign Entry formalities in Andaman & nicobar islands

All foreign nationals require a permit to visit the Andaman nicobar islands, which is easily available on arrival at Port Blair by fligh or ship from the immigration Authorities for 30 days, This is Extendable for another 15 days with permission and the delegated authority to extend permission from the superintendent of police, Andaman District- Port Blair. The Restricted Area Permit can also be obtained from the Indian Missions Overseas and also from the foreigners Registration officers at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata and from the immigration Authorities at the aiports of New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata.