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Andaman Islands itinerary for 7 days

A 7-day Andaman Islands trip plan in which each day stays in one part of Andaman Islands, in route order: Port Blair; Ross Island, North Bay and Chidiya Tapu; Baratang caves; Havelock and Radhanagar Beach; Elephant Beach and diving; and Neil Island.

Almost every Andaman itinerary runs Port Blair, Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) and Neil (Shaheed Dweep), joined by ferries that must be booked in advance. Ferry timings, not distances, dictate the plan — a missed sailing costs you a day.

Trip length
7 days
Best time
October to May
Bases
Port Blair, then Havelock, then Neil
Region
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
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7-day Andaman Islands itinerary, day by day

Day 1: Port Blair

Arrive in Port Blair. Flights land by midday, which leaves the afternoon for the jail museum and the evening light and sound show.

  • Corbyn’s Cove Beach
  • Samudrika Naval Marine Museum
  • Cellular Jail

Day 2: Ross Island, North Bay and Chidiya Tapu

A boat day from Port Blair: the ruined British settlement on Ross Island, snorkelling at North Bay, and sunset at Chidiya Tapu.

  • Ross Island (Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep)
  • North Bay Island snorkelling
  • Chidiya Tapu at sunset

Day 3: Baratang caves

A long day starting before dawn: by road in a convoy, then by boat through mangroves to limestone caves. Photography and stopping in the tribal reserve are not allowed.

  • Mangrove creek boat ride
  • Baratang limestone caves
  • Mud volcano

Day 4: A free day

Leave a day unplanned: go back to the place you liked most, or keep it as a buffer for weather and closures.

Day 5: Havelock and Radhanagar Beach

Check out and move to Havelock today. Take the morning ferry to Havelock and keep the rest of the day for Radhanagar, which faces west for sunset.

  • Morning ferry to Havelock
  • Kalapathar Beach
  • Radhanagar Beach at sunset

Day 6: Elephant Beach and diving

Havelock’s water day. Elephant Beach boats leave in the morning; a first scuba dive needs no certificate.

  • Elephant Beach snorkelling
  • Scuba diving at a Havelock dive site
  • Seafood dinner in Havelock

Day 7: Neil Island

Check out and move to Neil today. A short ferry from Havelock to the smallest and calmest of the three. Low tide is the time for the natural rock bridge. Keep the end of the day free so the journey home is not rushed.

  • Sitapur Beach at sunrise
  • Natural rock bridge at low tide
  • Bharatpur Beach

The app times each stop for your dates and shows the driving distance between stops and the cab cost for each day.

Where to stay

Stay in Port Blair on arrival, then Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) for two or three nights and Neil (Shaheed Dweep) for one. Book the inter-island ferries as soon as your flights are fixed.

When to go

October to May has calm seas and good underwater visibility, with the best diving conditions from December to April. The monsoon between June and September brings rough crossings and frequent ferry cancellations.

Getting there

Fly to Port Blair (IXZ) from Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi or Bengaluru, then take inter-island ferries — book those before you arrive.

Frequently asked questions

Is 7 days enough for Andaman Islands?

7 days is a long trip for Andaman Islands: it covers Port Blair; Ross Island, North Bay and Chidiya Tapu; Baratang caves; Havelock and Radhanagar Beach; Elephant Beach and diving; and Neil Island, with 1 day left free as a buffer.

What is the best 7-day itinerary for Andaman Islands?

Day 1: Port Blair (Corbyn’s Cove Beach, Samudrika Naval Marine Museum, Cellular Jail). Day 2: Ross Island, North Bay and Chidiya Tapu (Ross Island (Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep), North Bay Island snorkelling, Chidiya Tapu at sunset). Day 3: Baratang caves (Mangrove creek boat ride, Baratang limestone caves, Mud volcano). Day 4: A free day. Day 5: Havelock and Radhanagar Beach (Morning ferry to Havelock, Kalapathar Beach, Radhanagar Beach at sunset). Day 6: Elephant Beach and diving (Elephant Beach snorkelling, Scuba diving at a Havelock dive site, Seafood dinner in Havelock). Day 7: Neil Island (Sitapur Beach at sunrise, Natural rock bridge at low tide, Bharatpur Beach).

Where should I stay in Andaman Islands?

Stay in Port Blair on arrival, then Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) for two or three nights and Neil (Shaheed Dweep) for one. Book the inter-island ferries as soon as your flights are fixed.

What is the best time to visit Andaman Islands?

October to May has calm seas and good underwater visibility, with the best diving conditions from December to April. The monsoon between June and September brings rough crossings and frequent ferry cancellations.

How do I get to Andaman Islands?

Fly to Port Blair (IXZ) from Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi or Bengaluru, then take inter-island ferries — book those before you arrive.

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