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Remember that “Goa” plan you keep making with your buddies – you know, the one that keeps getting canned? Time to revive it, but with an upgrade to the Andaman Islands. Adrenaline junkie. Nature lover. Pawri hopper. There’s something that will appeal to each friend in your group, making it the perfect chill spot for that long overdue holiday with your buddies. Stop gushing over Dil Chahta Hai and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara; let’s take a look at 5 reasons you need it’s high time you round up your gang and head on over to the Andaman Islands!

1. A World Of Adventure

Snorkeling. Night kayaking. Scuba diving. Parasailing. Jet skiing. Undersea walking. Glass bottom boating. Speed boating. Surfing. Seaplane rides. From into the wind to under the sea, Andaman is full of pristine spots like Havelock Island, Neil Island, Ross Island and Jolly Buoy that will give you an adrenaline rush through water sports. Added bonus – excellent safety protocol is in place for these activities, making it easy for non-swimmers to also try their hand at these adventure activities. The pricing is quite affordable, too, especially if you compare it to the cost of snorkelling or diving in Thailand. There are amazing diving courses, as well, for those who want to stay back a bit longer. And, if you like to trek, there are no shortage of options on that front, either, one of the best spots being the highly underrated Mount Harriet.

2. Switch On & Off As You Like

While most of the Islands have reasonable network connectivity, there are certain places like Neil Island where you can go completely off the grid with no Internet access. This will not only enable you to truly live in the moment with your friends, it’ll also rid you of the pressure to constantly provide real-time updates to your family. Sometimes, fully switching off can be a liberating experience.

3. Laze Around At The Cleanest Beaches

Splish. Splash. Bum In The Sand. Radhanagar. Elephant. North Bay. Jolly Bouy. Khurmadera. Wandoor. Kala Patthar. Lakshmanpur. Bharatpur. Chidiyatapu. Sitapur. The list of breathtaking beaches in Andaman is endless. And, these beaches are genuinely ultra-clean. Whether you want to take casual dip in water with more shades of blue than you’d ever imagine, laze around on the sand or enjoy the sunset with a bottle of beer on a lounger chair at a beach-facing resort, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to chillax with your friends amidst a picture-perfect backdrop that’s neither too loud nor too hurried.

4. Eat. Drink. Repeat.

Fat Martins. Something Different. Bonova. Full Moon. Sea Princess. SeaShell. Love Garden. Sea Hills. Pearl. Wildgrass. Sand Heaven. There are plenty of delicious places to eat anywhere you go, irrespective of whether you’re in Port Blair, Havelock, Neil or elsewhere. And, of course, if you love seafood, you’re in for an even bigger treat. Have a vegetarian in your group? Not to worry – there’s plenty to binge on in that department, too. Fine dining. Live music spaces. Dhabas. South Indian joints. Chaat shops. Beach-facing eateries. Rooftop views. Poolside scenes. Cafes. Bars. Lounges. There’s something for every palette.

Seakart – available only in three destinations in the world – Mauritius, Dubai, and Andamans. Certified diving courses.

5. Thrive On Any Budget

The beauty of a trip to the Andaman with your crew is it’s doable on pretty much any budget. You’ll find accommodations as luxurious as Taj Exotica to backpacker-friendly gems like Classic Hostel, eateries as cheap as basic dhabas to exquisite fine dining spots and ferries as premium as Makruz to government-run options. No matter what budget you and your buddies are on, there’s a way around it on the island. Again, it is important to emphasize the quality of the beaches are on par with international destinations, and the cost of a holiday is much less in comparison.

Beach bumming. Water activities. Nature hikes. History trails. Coral reefs. Sunsets. Sunrises. Yummy food. Take your friends’ reunion to the next level at the breathtaking Andaman Islands.