Question 1

What is the best time to visit Andaman Islands?

Accepted Answer

October to May is ideal, with the best weather from November to February (25-30°C, calm seas, perfect for diving). March-May is warm but good for water sports. The monsoon (June-September) brings heavy rains and rough seas; many ferry services to smaller islands are suspended.

Question 2

How much does an Andaman trip cost?

Accepted Answer

A 5-6 night Andaman package costs INR 20,000-35,000 per person including flights from Chennai/Kolkata, mid-range resort, island hopping, and water activities. Premium packages with beachfront resorts and scuba diving run INR 45,000-70,000. Budget travelers can manage at INR 15,000-20,000 with basic hotels.

Question 3

How many days are enough for Andaman?

Accepted Answer

Five to seven days is perfect. Spend 2 days in Port Blair (Cellular Jail, Ross Island, North Bay), 2 days at Havelock Island (Radhanagar Beach, scuba diving at Elephant Beach), and 1-2 days at Neil Island. Add more time for Baratang Island or Diglipur if you enjoy off-the-beaten-path experiences.

Question 4

What are the must-do activities in Andaman?

Accepted Answer

Top activities include scuba diving and snorkeling at Havelock Island, visiting the Cellular Jail light-and-sound show, relaxing at Radhanagar Beach (Asia's best beach), sea walking at North Bay Island, kayaking through mangroves, glass-bottom boat rides, and sport fishing.

Question 5

How do I reach the Andaman Islands?

Accepted Answer

Fly to Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair. Direct flights operate from Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore (2-3 hours). There are no international flights. Alternatively, ships from Chennai (3 days) and Kolkata (4 days) run 3-4 times a month but are time-consuming. Inter-island travel is by government ferries or speedboats.