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Andaman travel guide

Port Blair · 2h 15m from Chennai — when to actually go, how long the visa really takes, what you will spend per day on top of the package, and who this trip is genuinely wrong for.

Best time to visit Andaman

Oct – May. December to March is peak; October and May are quieter with the same water.

Visa, money and practicalities

Permits: Free permit on arrival — Some islands need extra clearance — we arrange it
Currency: INR — Carry cash, card machines fail often
SIM: Poor outside Port Blair — Treat Havelock and Neil as offline
Power plug: Type C / D / M — Power cuts are routine

What nobody tells you about Andaman

The inter-island ferries are the whole trip, and in season they sell out weeks in advance — Port Blair to Havelock especially. Book ferries before you book hotels, not after. And treat data as unavailable once you leave Port Blair; it is not a connectivity problem you can solve on arrival.

Who should skip Andaman

Skip the Andamans if you get seasick. Every single day involves a boat, and the Bay of Bengal is not always flat.

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Andaman?

Oct – May. December to March is peak; October and May are quieter with the same water.

What will I spend per day in Andaman beyond the package?

On top of what your package covers, budget roughly simple ₹1,200, comfortable ₹2,800, beachfront resort ₹7,000 per person per day.

What should I know before booking Andaman?

Who should not go to Andaman?

Skip the Andamans if you get seasick. Every single day involves a boat, and the Bay of Bengal is not always flat.

Plan a Andaman trip

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