Latest Information on Travelling to Andaman Islands?
  • Andaman Tourism Opens

    Updated: 14 Aug 2021

    Andaman Tourism Opens: The Andaman & Nicobar administration has announced that all tourist spots in the South Andaman district will be opened for tourism activities with immediate effect 8 Feb 2022.

  • What is the advisory to travel to North & Middle Andaman District?

    Updated: 14 Aug 2021

    The tourists are allowed to visit Baratang/North & Middle Andaman on production of double dose covid certificate/ All other passengers viz. unvaccinated and partially vaccinated passengers (those who have taken only 1S1 dose of COVID vaccine) shall have to produce RT-PCR negative test report

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  • All asymptomatic fully vaccinated persons coming to these islands from mainland are exempted from the requirement of carrying RT-PCR negative test report,irrespective of the type of vaccine received and country of origin. Such fullyvaccinated individuals shall produce the final vaccination certificate at the origin airport, sea port in the mainland and at Port Blair Airport / sea port.
  • Alt asymptomatic children below 5 years of age are exempted from carrying RT-PCR negative test report and further RT-PCR testing at Port Blair Airport.
  • All other passengers viz. unvaccinated and partially vaccinated passengers (those who have taken only 1S1 dose of COVID vaccine) shall have to produce RT-PCR negative test report to travel to Port Blair from the mainland, as is the practice now. Such an RT-PCR test should have been taken within 48 hours prior to commencement of journey from the origin airport connecting Port Blair. Such passengers will also have to undergo additional RT-PCR test on arrival at Port Blair. Such passengers shall remain in self-quarantine till the arrival of the test report.
  • If a passenger on arrival is tested positive then, the prescribed quarantine protocol is to be followed.
  • All Airlines shall ensure strict compliance of this order and observance of COVID Appropriate Behaviour. Any non-compliance shall invite action under Disaster Management Act and other applicable laws. 
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General Guidelines defined for traveling to Andaman Islands during COVID :

  1. The Tourism Activities are permitted only in South Andaman & North & Middle Andaman District except Nicobar District.
  2. Persons above 65 years of age, persons with home co-morbidities, pregnant women and children below the age of 10 years advised not to travel for tourism purposes.
  3. Tourists/Visitors who are at higher risk due to some medical history are advised to take extra precautions.
  4. Tourists/visitors shall minimize contact with other staff and visitors as far as possible and zero contact policy should be followed at all tourist destinations.
  5. All tourists/visitors shall be briefed by the hotel concerned about do’s & don’ts to be mandatorily followed during their stay and movements.
  6. While travelling tourists/visitors should wear a face mask and carry their own sanitizer and wet wipes for personal use.
  7. At all tourist destinations, staff must wear face masks and wash/sanitize hands regularly while performing their duties.
  8. Arogya Setu App shall be mandatory for all incoming tourists/visitors.
  9. Respiratory etiquettes to be strictly followed. This involves strict practice of covering one’s mouth and nose while coughing/sneezing with a tissue handkerchief/flexed elbow and disposing off used tissues properly after use.
  10. The tourists/visitors on arrival at Port Blair airport have to undergo mandatory Covid-19 screening with RTPCR test free of cost. Thereafter the tourists/ visitors are allowed to move to their respective hotels. However, they will have to be under quarantine at Port Blair in their hotel rooms until the result of RTPCR tests are received. In case of RTPCR positive test results, the tourists/visitors shall remain in institutional quarantine in hotels notified by the Hoteliers Association in consent with the A&%N Administration, on rate as specified or to the designated hospital/ Covid 19 care centre on case to case basis.
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What are the guidelines for testing for tourists coming to Andaman after August 03 2021?

On arrival at Port Blair :

1. The tourists need to carry COVID-19 negative test report from mainland based 1CMR approved lab using Reverse Transcriptase-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RTPCR). However, the sample for RTPCR test should have been taken within 48 hours prior to starting the journey from the origin station. (For e.g. if the tourist takes a flight from Delhi at 0600 hrs. on 1st September, 2021, the sample for RTPCR test should have been taken not before 0600 hrs. on 30th August, 2021).

2. The tourists/visitors on arrival at Port Blair airport have to undergo mandatory Covid-19 screening with RTPCR test free of cost. Thereafter the tourists/visitors are allowed to move to their respective hotels. However, they will have to be under quarantine at Port Blair in their hotel rooms until the result of RTPCR tests are received. In case of RTPCR positive test results, the tourists/visitors shall remain in
institutional quarantine in hotels notified by the Hoteliers Association in consent with the A&N Administration, on rates as specified or to the designated hospital/ Covid-19 care centre on case-to-case basis.

3. Tourists may also have to undergo random Rapid Antigen Test conducted from time to time on payment basis as prescribed by A8N Administration.

What if the tourists test positive after arriving at the Andaman Islands?


If the tourists tests positive during their stay in the Islands, he/she will need to undergo institutional isolation as per existing health protocols. The
cost of such isolation for govt. facility will be paid by the tourists as fixed by the administration from time to time.

If the patient wants to stay at hotels, he/she can stay in the hotels if all the conditions below are met:

a) Patients are not symptomatic and not more than 60 years old.
b) Request/ undertaking is made by patient in writing.
c)lf allowed by doctors.

Hotels will make necessary arrangements to designate a part of their rooms for institutional isolation for this purpose.

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  • Regular flights to Port Blair (the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands) are operational now.
  • There are direct flights from Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, and Delhi.
  • Public transports like cabs, taxis, and bus services are also functional.
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Travellers should carefully follow social distancing norms and wear masks as well. Also, before making any booking, they should refer to the latest travel news on the government website of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

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Cost of Visiting the Andaman Islands

Cost of Visiting the Andaman Islands
Date : 29 Aug 2024
Categories: Andaman Islands

The Andaman and Nicobar Tourism Board describes the islands correctly—“Emerald. Blue. And You.”. This union territory of India is known for its gorgeous natural charms. Its beaches are one of their kind and you cannot witness such splendor at any other destination in the country. The waters are turquoise and warm, the silky sand is white, and the greenery surrounding the beach is verdant. Its underwater world is popular all across the world for its richness and travellers from every nook and corner visit the Andamans to be a part of it, even if it is for some time. Along with the oozing natural beauty, the island has a number of historically important places that you should definitely visit to get a fair idea of our freedom struggle. 

Our Package

In this article, we will cover the cost of visiting the Andaman Islands from popular Indian cities, holiday packages, major tourist attractions, the best time to visit, and a lot more.

Let’s start with our journey to the tiny paradise known as the Andaman Islands!

Cost of visiting the Andaman Islands from major cities of India 

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Reaching the Andaman Islands is very easy. There are direct flights from all metropolitan cities of the country. One-way flight ticket costs Rs.3000. The flight duration varies between 2 hours and 3 hours 30 minutes. 

Check out the table given below to get a fair idea:

Departure city

Airfare (one-way)

Flight duration (fastest)

Delhi

Starting from Rs.6000

3 hours 35 minutes

Mumbai

Starting from Rs.5000 (layover in Chennai)

Direct flight also available at Rs.12500

3 hours 30 minutes

Bengaluru 

Starting from Rs.4000

2 hours 25 minutes

Kolkata 

Starting from Rs.4000

2 hours 10 minutes

Chennai 

Starting from Rs.4000

1 hour 50 minutes 

Andaman Islands holiday packages 

Whether you are on a short trip to the islands or you have enough time in hand to explore them, everything is possible when it comes to vacationing in the Andaman Islands. Some of the best holiday packages of the Andamans are mentioned below: 

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3 nights Andaman Islands holiday packages 

  • Long Weekend in Port Blair + Havelock (3 Nights in Port Blair + Day Trip to Havelock)
  • Essential Andaman Package (2 Nights in Port Blair + 1 Night in Havelock Island)
  • Long Weekend in Swaraj Dweep (1 Night in Port Blair + 2 Nights in Havelock Island)
  • Perfect Blend of Adventure & Luxury (3 Nights in Havelock Island)
  • Romantic Island Vacation (1 Night in Havelock Island + 1 Night in Neil Island + 1 Night in Port Blair)
  • Cocktail of History & Natural Wonder (3 Nights in Port Blair + Day Trip to Baratang Island)
  • Exotic Andamans (2 Nights in Port Blair + 1 Night in Rangat & Baratang Island)
  • Funtastic Andamans (1 Night in Port Blair + 2 Nights in Havelock Island + Day Trip to Neil Island)

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4 nights Andaman Islands holiday packages 

  • Explore Port Blair with Havelock (2 Nights in Port Blair + 2 Nights in Havelock Island)
  • Soulmate Special (2 Nights in Port Blair + 1 Night in Havelock Island + 1 Night in Neil Island)
  • Scenic Vacation in Andamans (1 Night in Port Blair + 2 Nights in Havelock Islands + 1 Night in Neil Island)
  • Andaman Marvels (3 Nights in Port Blair + 1 Night in Havelock Island)
  • Romantic Andamans (3 Nights in Havelock Island + Day Trip to Neil Island + 1 Night in Port Blair)
  • Andaman Wanderlust (4 Nights in Port Blair and Day Trip to Havelock Island)
  • Tropical Vibes (3 Nights in Port Blair + Day Trip to Havelock Island + 1 Night in Baratang and Rangat)
  • Romantic Escape in Havelock Island (4 Nights in Havelock Island)
  • Relaxing Time In Andamans (2 Nights in Port Blair + 1 Night in Baratang Island + 1 Night in Rangat)
  • Ultimate Rejuvenation in Andamans (2 Nights in Havelock Island + 2 Nights in Neil Island)
  • Revitalising Andamans (1 Night in Port Blair + 3 Nights in Havelock Island + Day Trip to Neil Island)
  • Best Of Capital Town (4 Nights in Port Blair)

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5 nights Andaman Islands holiday packages 

  • Port Blair, Havelock &Neil Island in 5 nights (2 Nights in Port Blair + 2 Nights in Havelock Islands + 1 Night in Neil Island)
  • Adventure in Port Blair & Havelock Island (2 Nights in Port Blair + 3 Nights in Havelock Island)
  • Luxurious Port Blair & Havelock Island (2 Nights in Port Blair + 3 Nights in Havelock Island + Day trip to Neil Island)
  • Super Saver Andaman Package (3 Nights in Havelock Island + 1 Night in Neil Island + 1 Night Port Blair)
  • Andaman Delight Holiday (3 Nights in Port Blair + 2 Nights in Havelock Island)
  • Exotic Andamans (2 Nights in Port Blair + 2 Nights in Diglipur (on the way to Baratang Island) + 1 Night in Havelock Island + Day Trip to Neil Island) 
  • The Beach Vacation (5 Nights in Havelock Island + Day Trip to Neil Island)
  • Explore Port Blair (5 Nights in Port Blair + Day Trip to Baratang Island + Day Trip to Havelock Island)
  • Romantic Getaway (2 Nights in Havelock Island + 2 Nights in Neil Island + 1 Night in Port Blair)
  • Wow Andamans! (2 Nights in Port Blair + 1 Night in Baratang Island + 1 Night in Rangat Island + 1 Night in Havelock Island)
  • Enchanting Port Blair & Havelock Island (4 Nights in Port Blair + 1 Night in Havelock Island)
  • Unbeatable Andamans (4 Nights in Havelock Island + 1 Night in Port Blair)

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6 nights Andaman Islands holiday packages 

  • Andaman Tour Package for Backpackers (2 Nights in Port Blair + 3 Nights in Havelock Island + 1 Night in Neil Island)
  • Andaman Tour Package for Honeymooners (2 Nights in Port Blair + 2 Nights in Havelock Island + 2 Nights in Neil Island)
  • Andamans Beach Vacation (2 Nights in Port Blair + 4 Nights in Havelock Island + Day Trip to Neil Island)
  • Romantic Rendezvous (3 Nights in Havelock Island + 2 Nights in Neil Island + 1 Night in Port Blair)
  • Andaman Lagoons (4 Nights in Havelock Island + 2 Nights in Port Blair + Day Trip to Baratang)
  • Fabulous Andamans (4 Nights in Port Blair + Day Trip to Havelock Island + 2 Nights in Diglipur (Including Baratang)
  • Andaman Adventure Package (4 Nights in Havelock Island + 2 Nights in Neil Island)
  • Andaman Budget Package (2 Nights in Port Blair + 2 Nights in Havelock Island + 2 Nights in Diglipur (including Baratang)
  • Andaman Bestseller Package (3 Nights in Port Blair + 2 Nights in Havelock Island + 1 Night in Neil Island)
  • Andaman Family Package (2 Nights in Port Blair + 2 Nights in Havelock Island + 1 Night in Neil Island + 1 Day Trip to Baratang)
  • Andaman Beachy Vibes (5 Nights in Havelock Island + 1 Night in Port Blair)
  • Romantic Escapade (4 Nights in Havelock Island + 1 Night in Neil Island + 1 Night in Port Blair)

 

7 nights Andaman Islands holiday package

Incredible Andaman Trip (3 Nights in Port Blair + 2 Nights in Havelock Island + 2 Nights in Diglipur Island + Day Trip to Baratang Island)

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The best islands to visit in the Andaman Islands

  • Swaraj Dweep
  • Shaheed Dweep
  • Little Andaman
  • Long Island
  • Baratang Island
  • Diglipur Island
  • Rangat
  • Mayabunder
  • Barren Island 
  • Great Nicobar
  • Campbell Bay
  • Cinque Island 
  • Tarmugly Island

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Port Blair (the capital of Andaman & Nicobar Islands)—Tourist spots

  • Cellular Jail –National Memorial
  • Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Island
  • Anthropological Museum
  • Fisheries Museum
  • Samudrika (Naval Marine Museum)
  • Zoological Survey of India Museum
  • Kalapani Museum 
  • Carbyn’s Cove Beach
  • North Bay Beach
  • Chidiyatapu
  • Mundapahar Beach and Mundapahar Trek route
  • Wandoor & Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park
  • Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex
  • Chatham Saw Mill
  • Sagarika – Cottage Industries Emporium
  • Science Centre
  • Gandhi Park
  • Mount Harriet
  • Madhuban
  • Sippighat Agricultural Farm
  • Cinque Island

Best time to visit the Andaman Islands

You can visit the Andaman and Nicobar Islands at any time of the year, except the monsoon season, which is from July to September. There may be rain and storms during this duration. October to May is the best time to travel to the island as the weather is quite pleasant. 

The Andaman Islands will never fail to amaze you with their magical and adventurous experiences. There are incredibly a fair amount of things to do when you are there. The place has grown to become a must-visit place among wanderlusters. So what are you waiting for? Plan your escape to the Andaman Islands and witness the fine balance of nature and adventure. Such an offbeat destination should be on every nature enthusiast’s travel bucket list because once you reach there, the rewards would be beyond your imagination.

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