Andaman Itinerary: 5-Day Trip Plan, Budget & Tips

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1 — Arrive Port Blair

Morning.Fly into Port Blair. Check into a hotel near Aberdeen Bazaar.

Afternoon.Visit Cellular Jail — preserved British colonial jail. Long but moving museum.

Evening.Light + Sound show at Cellular Jail (Hindi 6 pm, English 7:15 pm). Dinner at Annapurna or New Lighthouse — both veg-friendly.

Day 2 — Ferry to Havelock (Swaraj Dweep)

Morning.Morning Makruzz / Green Ocean ferry from Port Blair to Havelock (~2 hrs).

Afternoon.Check in around Vijaynagar Beach (Beach 5). Relax + walk Radhanagar Beach (often voted Asia’s best).

Evening.Sunset at Radhanagar. Fresh fish thali or veg meal at Anju Coco.

Day 3 — Snorkeling + Elephant Beach

Morning.Boat to Elephant Beach. Snorkeling included in most packages. Try a half-day Scuba intro dive (~₹3500-5000) if you’re comfortable with water.

Afternoon.Back to Havelock for lunch. Rest.

Evening.Stroll Govind Nagar / Beach 3. Bonfire dinner at some hotels.

Day 4 — Ferry to Neil (Shaheed Dweep)

Morning.Short ferry to Neil (~1 hr). Smaller, quieter island. Check in at a beachside cottage.

Afternoon.Bharatpur Beach for snorkeling and glass-bottom boats. Lakshmanpur Beach for sunset and the Natural Bridge.

Evening.Quiet dinner at Garden View or your stay. The whole island sleeps early.

Day 5 — Return to Port Blair + fly home

Morning.Morning ferry back to Port Blair.

Afternoon.Lunch in Port Blair, last shopping at Sagarika emporium for shells and souvenirs.

Evening.Fly out by late afternoon.

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Top things to do in Andaman

Radhanagar Beach (Havelock). Often called Asia’s best beach. Soft white sand, sunset gold.
Scuba diving at Elephant Beach. Beginner-friendly intro dives in calm water; you’ll see corals and fish.
Snorkeling at Bharatpur (Neil). Shallow reef, you can see fish without going far from shore.
Cellular Jail Light & Sound show. India’s freedom struggle told in a beautiful 1-hour show.
Natural Bridge at Neil. Rock formation reachable at low tide; go in the morning.
Sea-walking. Walk on the seafloor wearing a helmet; no swimming required.

Food in Andaman

Seafood is great but not the only option. Veg eaters do well — most hotels have full veg menus, often a "South-Indian thali" lunch.

For vegetarians

Annapurna, New Lighthouse (Port Blair). Anju Coco, Full Moon Cafe (Havelock). Garden View (Neil). All have clear veg sections.

For Jain travelers

Limited but possible. Talk to the kitchen — many can do roti-dal-rice without onion/garlic. Carry snacks for the ferries.

Must-try dishes

Coconut fish curry rice (or veg coconut curry)
Banana fritters and tender coconut
Pomfret tawa fry (non-veg)
Cold beer at sunset on Havelock (legal here, unlike many other beach destinations in India)

Budget estimate (INR)

~₹25,000 to ₹40,000 per person for 5 days (peak season; flights are the big variable)

Flights (return, peak season)

₹8,000 – ₹18,000

Stay (4 nights, mix of mid-range)

₹6,000 – ₹12,000

Ferry tickets (3 segments)

₹2,000 – ₹4,500

Food

₹3,000 – ₹5,000

Activities (snorkel, scuba, glass-bottom)

₹3,500 – ₹6,500

Local taxis + small extras

₹1,500 – ₹2,500

Estimates. Costs vary by season, group size, and booking choices.

Practical tips

Book ferries (Makruzz, Green Ocean, Nautika) before your flight — they sell out in peak season.
Carry a copy of your government ID for ferries and some beach activities.
Mobile network is patchy on Neil and parts of Havelock. Tell family in advance.
Wear water shoes or sturdy slippers — many beaches have coral fragments.
No alcohol on the ferries. Don’t pack any from the mainland.

FAQs about Andaman

How many days are enough for Andaman?

Five days is the sweet spot for the Port Blair + Havelock + Neil loop. Seven days lets you add Baratang (limestone caves) or a slow extra day at Havelock.

Is Andaman expensive?

It’s moderate. A 5-day trip is ₹25,000 to ₹40,000 per person — flights and ferries are the big costs. Stays are surprisingly affordable.

Is Andaman good for vegetarians?

Yes. Both Havelock and Neil have several pure-veg restaurants. South Indian thalis are common. Port Blair has many veg sweet shops too.

Can I do scuba diving without experience?

Yes — most operators run "discover scuba" intro dives. You don’t need certification, just basic comfort in water and a medical clearance form. Cost ₹3500-5000 for one dive.

How do I reach Andaman?

Direct flights to Port Blair from Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. There’s no road or train. Indians need a regular ID (Aadhaar / passport) — no special permit.

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