Andaman and Nicobar Islands are great destinations for sightseeing and shopping as they’re blessed with majestic scenery and full of beautiful markets. However, the Island Tourism Festival is held in Port Blair between December and February for 15 days, drawing visitors to experience exuberance.
Overview
For family trips, honeymoon couples and solo travellers as well the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are perfect. It is great that the contiguous areas of the seashores draw beach lovers a lot. In addition, several examples of architectural brilliance are found here as well. Neil Island, Havelock Island, Long Island, Cellular Jail(Prison), Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, Anthropology Museum, Indira Point, Car Nicobar, Katchal etc are few of the best places to see in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Itinerary
Arrival at Port Blair/ Cellular Jail + witness the Light n Sound Show at Cellular Jail.
Fly in to Port Blair Airport. Our representative will meet and assist you at the Veer Savarkar Airport. Board the waiting vehicles, drive to your hotel and check in. First half of the day is at leisure. Later in the evening visit Cellular Jail followed by light and sound show.
The Cellular Jail has a pride of place in India’s freedom struggle. Many a stalwart were imprisoned here. Declared a national memorial, this three storey prison constructed by Britishers in 1906, is a pilgrimage destination for freedom fighters. This colossal edifice has mutely witnessed the most treacherous of inhumane atrocities borne by the convicts, who were mostly freedom fighters. The day draws to a gentle close with the Sound and Light Show at the historic Cellular Jail which gives you a vivid experience of its strong association with the freedom fighters and their struggle for independence. Overnight stay at respective Hotel / Resort at Port Blair.
NOTE – PLEASE EMAIL US GUEST PHOTO ID AT THE TIME OF CONFIRMATION WHICH IS MANDATORY FOR ISSUANCE OF LIGHT & SOUND SHOW TICKET.
1.) Cellular Jail is closed on National Holidays.
2.) Entry to Cellular jail and Museum closes by 1600hrs and light n sound show is open every day 1800hrs.
3.) For English show Request to TM only on Mon, Wed & Friday.
***Light n sound is Subjected to weather conditions and tickets issued are non-refundable.
After breakfast, start off for a full- day excursion to Coral Island (North Bay) to see coral reefs, exotic varieties of beautiful ornamental fish and other marine life. This is an ideal place for snorkelling as this sandy beach coupled with clear water creates a breath-taking spectacle. Please carry your lunch pack, drinking water & changing dress.
After North Bay Coral Island Visit Ross Island, the former residential and administrative island of the British during their rule of South East Asia, was nick named the Paris of the East. This island was completely destroyed in an earthquake, now in ruins. Overnight stay at respective Hotel at Port Blair.
The boats to Ross Island and North Bay Coral Island are managed by a boat association who need individual guest to fill a consent form after which boats are allotted based on rotation and sharing basis.
Due to limited boats guest may have to wait until their boat is allotted and we have no control over the wait time.
Please carry change of clothes, towel, cap, sunglasses, and sunscreen and wear comfort clothing for this trip.
Optional Activities at North Bay on Supplement costing:-
– Scuba Diving
– Sea Walk
– Glass Bottom Boat
– Semi submarine Coral safari
– Dolphin Boat ride
NOTE:
** Ross & North Bay remains closed on every Wednesdays.
** Ferry departs at 0930hrs – subject to weather condition, please report to Rajiv Gandhi Water sports complex latest by 0900hrs.
** Contact us if you want a private chartered boat for above trip perfect for 5-7 person.
After breakfast, start off for a full-day “City Tour” of Port Blair
– Covering Chatham Saw Mill (one of the oldest & largest in Asia), Forest Museum,
– Anthropological Museum – explaining the tribal life of Andaman & Nicobar Islands,
– Fisheries (Marine) Museum – Show casing underwater marine life of Andaman and Nicobar & Shopping Trip.
Stay overnight at respective Hotel/ Resort at Port Blair.
NOTE –
** City tour / Museums are closed on National Holidays
** Our executives will change this trip if this fall on any of the above mentioned holidays.
Transfer to Airport and Departure with unlimited memories.
NOTE:
* The above itinerary is totally subjected to Weather conditions & may be changed as per convenience and ferry timings.
* Any changes in the hotel taxes or ferry/entry charges will be charged additional.
* The above rates are on per head basis.
Trip Cost Includes
- Accommodation in a.c room on twin sharing basis with breakfast only except the day of arrival.
- Both ways airport transfers by a.c private* vehicle one time one spot basis.
- All sightseeing by a.c private vehicle* in Port Blair as per itinerary not at disposal.
- All entry, monument, parking and permit charges as per itinerary.
- Meet and Assist at all arrival and departure points.
- Hotel taxes applicable as on today.
- *AC Cruise as per Availability – MAKRUZZ / GREEN OCEAN / SEALINK / BHAGYA EXPRESS / ITT MAJESTIC.
Trip Cost Excludes
- GST 5% on the total package cost.
- Personal expenses.
- Airfares / Ship fare to mainland India.
- Activity charges, Jet Ski, scuba diving etc.
- Expenses incurred due to bad weather, flight or ferry cancellation , strike or political unrest to be paid by guests as per actual.
- Any dispute regarding child age to be settled directly with hotels.
- Room Services, Laundry, Telephone charges, Ross island maintenance fee.
- Additional usage of vehicle.
- Cost of services which is not mentioned in the “Inclusions”.
Frequently asked Questions
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Yes. Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. Internet in Andaman is not as fast as you are used to and at times you may just lose connection.
The best time to visit Andaman is between January and April. As a matter of fact, this is one of the best times to visit Andaman is the rainy season to enjoy the bountiful showers from the monsoon.
