The union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands comprises 572 islands, islets and rocks, of which only 38 islands are inhabited. These islands form a 700 km stretch from north to south, resembling a broken arc. Situated in the Bay of Bengal, the islands are 1200 km from the mainland.
Destinations to be covered in this tour : Port Blair – Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) – Ross Island – Port Blair
Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair Andaman (Google Map)
3 Hours Before Flight Time
The Andaman group consists of the North, Middle, South, Little Andamans and Ritchies Archipelago, besides many smaller islands. The Nicobar group comprises Great Nicobar, Little Nicobar, Car Nicobar, Nancowry, Katchal and Chowra. Given the unpolluted beauty, a visitor will fall in love with the isles.
Tour Highlights: –
Upon arrival at Port Blair airport welcome to the guests and transfer to hotel for check-in. Later visit to Corbyn’s Cove Beach, the coconut-palm fringed beach, 3 kilometres away town is ideal for swimming and sun-basking. Then visit to Marina Park, few minutes walking from Cellular Jail. In evening witness the enthralling Sound and Light Show at Cellular Jail – where the heroic saga of the Indian freedom struggle is brought alive (A three storied Cellular Jail was constructed by Britishers in 1906 and declared a national memorial after India got the Independence from British Government. This colossal edifice has mutely witnessed the most treacherous of inhumane atrocities borne by the convicts. Many a stalwart were imprisoned here who were mostly freedom fighters. It has a pride of place in India’s freedom struggle). Overnight stay at Port Blair.
Note : Cellular Jail’s Light & Sound Show starts at 17:30 hrs & 18:45 hrs.
After breakfast, departure by inter-island cruise to Havelock Island (57 kms by sea from Port Blair). Enjoy your afternoon at the World Famous “Radha Nagar Beach” (Beach number 7) at Havelock. Travelers cruise over a few days from Thailand to experience the magic of this beach in particular as the popularity of this beach has triggered cruises from across the Andaman Sea. (Radhanagar is simply stunning and has a wide beach that runs over a few kilometres. It lends itself to a variety of activities. It is the most popular beach named as “Best Beach in Asia – by Time in 2004”. Fine white sand, turquoise blue waters and a lot of peace and serenity are the hallmark of this beautiful landmass). In the evening return back to your hotel. Overnight stay at Port Blair.
After breakfast, start for a full-day excursion to North Bay (Coral Island) to see coral reefs, exotic varieties of beautiful ornamental fishes and other marine life. You can enjoy glass bottom boat ride, snorkeling and other water sports activities like Jet Ski Ride, Sea walk at your own cost. Next visit to Ross Island from where the British governed the entire Andaman & Nicobar Islands, prior to India’s Independence. There is also a cemetery and a small museum managed by the Indian Navy. This Island is an ideal destination for nature walk amidst sylvan surroundings with deer, peacocks, exotic birds, etc. Overnight stay at Port Blair.
Note : Ross Island remains closed on every Wednesday.
After breakfast, transfer the guests to Port Blair Airport to board the flight for onward journey and tour terminates here. But sweet memories remain for forever…
End of the tour.
It was a good group tour for our company members. We enjoyed every moment in shortest possible time. Thank you team Ashoka
