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Beautiful Indian archipelago comprising about 300 ancient islands in the Bay of Bengal, Andaman is an enchanting vacation hot spot that welcomes millions of backpackers every year. Picturesque sunsets, serene palm-lined shores, lush green rainforests, unspoiled flora and fauna, stunning coral reefs, and delicious fresh seafood make it a perfect beach holiday destination for you to unwind. And, if you are planning an excursion to Andaman, a quick and handy guide can help make your trip to this tropical paradise convenient and more enjoyable. Scroll down to learn all about it.

When is the Best Time to Visit Andaman

Plan your excursion to Andaman any time from January to May, as this is the best time to explore this enchanting archipelago. Avoid visiting it in June and July, as you may encounter unpleasant weather conditions and heavy rainfall.

How to Reach Andaman Islands

Andaman is easily accessible by air and sea route, as it well-connected to its neighbouring countries, such as Sri Lanka and Indonesia, and the rest of India.

By Air: Port Blair has Veer Savarkar airport which has direct flights to and fro connecting to several prominent cities in India.

By Sea: If you are an adventurous globetrotter who is looking for exciting sea travel to Andaman, then it would take about 60 hours from Chennai, 66 hours from Kolkata, and 56 hours from Vishakhapatnam to reach here.

5 Spectacular Places to Visit in Andaman

Here, we list some prominent places to visit Andaman during your vacations.

1 Port Blair: Make sure you visit various interesting museums, watch sweeping views of sunset and spectacular birds at Chidiya Tapu, and visit historic Cellular Jail in Port Blair.

2 Havelock Island: Widely popular for its pristine beaches, stunning sunsets, mangrove safari, and a plethora of water sports and activities, Havelock Island is a must-see destination in Andaman. Visit Elephant beach, Radhanagar Beach, and Kalapathar beach here.

3 Baratang Island: Explore Limestone Caves, beautiful Parrot Island, and incredible Mud Volcanoes when visiting Baratang Island here. Don’t miss watching crocodiles at Middle Straight Jetty.

4 Jolly Buoy Island: Visit picturesque Jolly Buoy Island to relax in its natural settings. Spend a leisure time at popular Wandoor beach.

5 Neil Island: Last, but not the least, Neil Island is home to several gorgeous beaches. Try various thrilling water activities here.

7 Exciting Things 7o Do In Andaman

Andaman is full of fun activities. Here, we list some of the exciting things to do in Andaman that you must not miss.

1. Snorkeling, Sea Walking, & Scuba Diving: Explore underwater world by going for scuba diving, snorkeling, and sea walking.
2. Glass Bottom Boat Ride: Watch unspoiled flora and fauna through glass bottom boat.
3. Parasailing: Fly like a kite viewing breath-taking views of sea by parasailing at Havelock Island
4. Swimming with Elephants: Don’t miss unique opportunity to swim with elephants at Havelock Island.
5. Trekking: Trek from Mt. Harriet to Madhuban through craggy forest area.
6. Hiking: Go for nature walks via Mongluton rubber plantations in serene Wandoor.
7. Watching Sunset & Birds: Spot birds and stunning sunset at Chidiya Tapu.

So, aren’t excited to explore all of Andaman tourism? Book one of our Andaman tour packages without a second thought and pack your bags for fun-filled holidays to Andaman.