Trip Overview
The Andaman Islands are one of India's most extraordinary natural treasures — a 572-island archipelago in the Bay of Bengal where tropical rainforests meet powder-white beaches and some of the world's most pristine coral reefs. While most visitors spend their trip in Port Blair, the real Andaman reveals itself on the outer islands: Havelock and Neil. Havelock Island (officially Swaraj Dweep) is the crown jewel — consistently ranked among Asia's top beaches, Radhanagar Beach (Beach No. 7) has won multiple awards for its turquoise waters, fine white sand and spectacular sunsets. The island offers world-class snorkelling and scuba diving at Elephant Beach, and the gentle Kalapathar Beach is perfect for sunrise walks. Neil Island (officially Shaheed Dweep) is quieter, more intimate and increasingly sought after for its natural beauty. Laxmanpur Beach is famous for its stunning sunset and natural rock formations (the Howrah Bridge). Bharatpur Beach has calm, shallow waters ideal for families and snorkelling. The island has a distinctly unhurried pace — no ATMs, minimal crowds, and night skies full of stars. Port Blair, the capital, holds its own with the deeply moving Cellular Jail (Kala Pani) — where freedom fighters were imprisoned by the British — and the Anthropological Museum. The Ross Island ruins, overgrown with roots and trees, speak of colonial ambition swallowed by nature. NorthYatra's 7-day Neil Island & Havelock Package is the most complete Andaman itinerary available — balancing beach time, sightseeing, water sports and island-hopping through carefully timed ferry connections.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival Port Blair – Cellular Jail
Arrive Port Blair by flight. Hotel transfer and check-in. Afternoon visit to Cellular Jail (Kala Pani) — the notorious colonial prison where freedom fighters were imprisoned. Explore the three wings open to visitors. Evening Cellular Jail Sound and Light Show — a dramatic narration of India's independence struggle. Overnight Port Blair.
Port Blair Sightseeing – Corbyn's Cove & Ross Island
Morning visit to Anthropological Museum (Andaman tribes). Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex. Corbyn's Cove Beach — closest beach to Port Blair, good for swimming and jet ski. Afternoon ferry to Ross Island (renamed Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Island) — British colonial ruins overgrown with ficus trees, old church, swimming pool and bakery. Evening ferry to North Bay Island for coral viewing by glass-bottom boat (optional). Overnight Port Blair.
Ferry Port Blair to Havelock – Kalapathar Beach
Morning government or Makruzz ferry Port Blair to Havelock (2–2.5 hrs). Check in to beach resort. Afternoon at leisure — Kalapathar Beach (rocky black boulders against turquoise sea, spectacular for sunrise). Sunset walk on Radhanagar Beach. Overnight Havelock.
Havelock – Radhanagar Beach & Elephant Beach Snorkelling
Full day Havelock. Morning Elephant Beach excursion — either by boat (30 min) or jungle trek (30 min walk). Snorkelling in the vibrant coral gardens — one of the best snorkelling spots in India with visibility of 15–20 metres. Afternoon at Radhanagar Beach — swim, sunbathe, watch the legendary Havelock sunset. Overnight Havelock.
Ferry Havelock to Neil Island – Bharatpur & Laxmanpur
Morning ferry Havelock to Neil Island (1 hr). Check in. Bharatpur Beach — calm, shallow turquoise lagoon ideal for swimming, glass-bottom boat rides and snorkelling. Afternoon Laxmanpur Beach — the famous Natural Bridge rock formation (carved by waves) and one of the most beautiful sunsets in the Andamans. Overnight Neil Island.
Neil Island at Leisure – Sitapur Beach Sunrise
Early morning Sitapur Beach for sunrise — Neil's best sunrise spot, with fishing boats and painted skies. Sunrise photography walk. Morning at leisure — Neil has no malls or crowds, just island life. Fresh seafood lunch recommended at any beachside shack. Afternoon return ferry Neil Island to Port Blair (2 hrs). Transfer to hotel or airport. Overnight Port Blair (or late flight out).
Departure Port Blair
Leisurely morning. Last-minute shopping at Aberdeen Bazaar (black pearl jewellery, seashells, coconut-shell handicrafts). Transfer to Port Blair Airport for departure flight.
What's Included
- 6 nights accommodation (2 nights Port Blair, 2 nights Havelock, 2 nights Neil Island) — As per preference
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- All inter-island ferry transfers (government or private ferry)
- Port Blair airport pickup and drop
- Cellular Jail sound and light show tickets
- Elephant Beach snorkelling trip (Havelock)
- Bharatpur Beach entry and water activities (Neil Island)
- All road transfers within islands
What's Not Included
- Flights to and from Port Blair (we assist with bookings)
- Lunch
- Scuba diving or certified dive courses (available as add-on)
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Cellular Jail entry fee (₹30 per person)
- Any service not mentioned in inclusions
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