The Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobars is an archipelago of 572 islands in the Bay of Bengal,1200 km from the mainland. It stretches for more than 700 km from north to south, but only 36 islands are inhabited. As on most equatorial islands, it rains for nearly eight months of the year. Ocean breezes also ensure that, though temperatures range from 23 - 30 degrees, it is generally pleasant. The Andaman group consists of the North, Middle, south, little Andamans, and Richies Archipelago. Besides many smaller islands. The Nicobar group comprises the Great Nicobar, Little Nicobar, Car Nicobar, Nancowry, Katchal, and Cowra. Port Blair on South Andaman Island is the capital and entry point to the islands. However, only a few of the islands are open to visitors, and outsiders are not encouraged to visit the Nicobar group.
Duration : 07 Night / 08 Days
Destination Covered : Port Blair, Havelock Island, Baratang, Rangat & Mayabuner
DAY 01 : ARRIVE PORTBLAIR
On arrival at Port Blair in the morning by flight, you will be received and transfer to your hotel. Then start for a tour of places in and around Port Blair - covering the Cellular Jail, Chatham Saw Mill (one of the oldest and largest in Asia), Mini Zoo, Anthropological Museum, Fisheries Museum, Science Centre, Naval Marine Museum, and Cottage Industries Emporium. In the evening, attend the enthralling Sound and Light Show at Cellular Jail, where the heroic saga of the Indian freedom struggle is brought alive.
DAY 02 : PORT BLAIR - BARATANG - RANGAT
Early morning departure by road from Port Blair to Baratang, which is about 110 km. By road. The travel involves the crossing of creeks and dense forests. Reach Baratang and sightseeing to Mud Volcano & Limestone cave. Then proceed to Rangat, which is about 70 km by road from Baratang. Reach Rangat and sightseeing to Humkunj beach, Cutbert Bay Beach, Panchavati. Overnight stay at Rangat.
DAY 03 : PORT BLAIR - MAYABUNDER
Early morning, departure by car from Rangat to Mayabunder that is at 70 km by road. Reach Mayabunder and sightseeing at Karmatang beach. Optional trip to Avis Island. Overnight stay at Mayabunder.
DAY 04 : MAYABUNDER - PORTBLAIR
Return from Mayabunder and check in to your hotel at Port Blair.
DAY 05 : PORT BLAIR - HAVELOCK ISLAND BY FERRY
Early morning departure by inter-island ferry to Havelock Island (54 km by sea from Port Blair). In the afternoon hours sightseeing to Beach No. 7 (Radha Nagar), which is Asia’s beautiful beach by Times Magazine. Overnight stay at Havelock Island.
DAY 06 : HAVELOCK ISLAND - PORTBLAIR
Return from Havelock Island and check in to your hotel in Port Blair.
DAY 07 : PORT BLAIR - A DAY TOUR
In the morning, start for a full-day tour by boat to visit Ross Island from where Britisher’s governed the entire Andaman and Nicobar Island before India’s Independence. Then visit North Bay Island (Coral Island), an ideal spot for coral viewing by glass bottom boat (Optional activity: Snorkeling). Afterward, a leisurely cruise (Harbour Cruise) along the Port Blair Harbour - which takes one to Viper Island. The gallows atop of a hill rock here is a sight to watch.
DAY 08 : LEAVE PORTBLAIR
At the appropriate time, transfer to Airport to reach your home destination.
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