Andaman and Nicobar Islands can be reached in 2 hours from Chennai, it is one of the closest beach destinations to Chennai, Tami Nadu even though it’s 1350 km away. The connection between Tamilnadu and Andaman starts from the era of the Chola Empire around 800-1200 CE [Common Era]. Tourist coming for Andaman Tour Package from Chennai is becoming more and more nowadays, and because Chennai is well connected with Andaman by both seaways and airways. Andaman Nicobar Islands, a hidden gem in the Bay of Bengal, have captivated the hearts of travellers for their breathtaking beauty and serene ambience. Suppose you’re in Chennai and looking for an escape to paradise. In that case, an Andaman tour package from chennai is going to be a unforgettable trip.
The Andaman Islands are surrounded by sea from all sides and with perfect cool weather making it a summer tourist destination. These tropical islands have their own seasonality, which does not follow the rhythm of mainland India. The scorching heat coupled with the summer breeze in Chennai makes everyone yearn for refreshment and most families dream of going on a vacation to the Andaman Islands. Thus, when it is summer in Chennai, the monsoon begins in the Andaman Islands.
It ensures that the weather stays cool, thus making it a perfect holiday destination to beat the summer heat. A week or two before school starts, a trip to a remote destination like the Andamans will make your summer memorable for years to come.
The Enchanting Andaman Islands
- A Natural Paradise: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a group of 572 islands; among them, 38 are inhabited. The largest island, Andaman Island, is where you’ll find the capital city, Port Blair. Andaman islands boast crystal-clear blue waters, unspoiled beaches, lush greenery, and a unique heritage.
- Best Time to Visit: The Andaman Islands enjoy a tropical climate all year round. Still, the best time to visit is from October to May. Even if you are visiting in the monsoon time it also gives you the lush green pictures of Andaman Island and Nicobar Islands.
How to Plan Your Andaman Tour Package
- Accommodation: When planning your Andaman from Chennai, you’ll discover many tour packages to suit various budgets and preferences. Are you looking for a luxury stay or a budget-friendly option? We have lots of hotels in every arrange and budget so we help you to find the best suitable accommodation within your budget.
- Trip Duration: Andaman tour packages typically last from 4 to 7 days. Your chosen duration depends on your interests and the activities you wish to include in your itinerary.
Flights to Andaman: The most common and quickest way to reach the Andaman Islands from Chennai is by directly flying to Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair. Numerous airlines operate daily flights between Chennai and Port Blair. Booking your flights well in advance, especially during the peak tourist season, is recommended.
Ship: For a more adventurous and immersive experience, consider taking a cruise from Chennai to Port Blair. Ships take around 3 to 4 days and it may be once or twice in a month and ships don’t have any fixed dates. so flight is the best option for tourists.
Places to visit in Andaman
- Port Blair: Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman Islands, serves as the gateway to this breathtaking archipelago. Best Places include the Cellular Jail, Ross Island, North Bay Island, and Corbyn’s Cove Beach. Cellular Jail’s light and sound show offers insights into the islands’ history.
- Havelock Island: Havelock Island is the most famous destination in the Andamans. It’s home to the best beaches Radhanagar Beach, Elephant Beach, and Kalapathar Beach. Havelock Island offers many water sports and adventure activities, such as snorkelling, scuba diving, and trekking in lush forests.
- Neil Island: Neil Island, also known as the “Vegetable Bowl” of the Andamans, is famous for its agriculture and the natural bridge known as the “Howrah Bridge.” This quieter, peaceful island is perfect for unwinding and enjoying tranquillity.
- North Bay Island and Ross Island: These islands are renowned for their vibrant coral reefs and underwater marine life. We can enjoy Scuba, snorkelling, seawalking, and glass-bottom boat rides.
- Indigenous Tribes: The Andaman Islands are home to several indigenous tribes, including the Great Andamanese, Onge, Jarwa, and Sentinalese. It is essential to respect their isolation and refrain from any attempts to contact or disturb them.
- Food: Andaman offers a delectable array of seafood and regional cuisine. Must try dishes like fish curry, coconut-based recipes, and lobster.
Tour Itinerary for Andaman Tour Package from Chennai:
Day 1:
- Our representative will be waiting at the airport for your arrival.
- Upon arrival, our representative will receive you and take you to your pre-booked hotel in Port Blair, where you can relax and get ready for sightseeing.
- After lunch, we will wait outside the hotel to pick you up for your tour.
- We will take you to the National Memorial Cellular Jail, where you can explore the history of the islands.
- After this, we will drive to Corbyn’s Cove Beach, which is around 7 km away from the Cellular jail. Explore the beach, swim or try water sports activities like jet skies, and sea kart.
- At around 6 pm, we will proceed to Cellular Jail for the Light & Sound Show at Cellular Jail. This Programme is usually in Hindi and English, as per your request we will arrange it. [note: English shows are available 3 times a week]
- The light & Sound show ticket will be included in your package cost, so our team will give you the ticket before entry to the show.
- After the show, we will pick you up from there to your hotel.
- Have Dinner, and relax
- The Overnight Stay will be at Port Blair.
Day 2:
- After Breakfast, Today we are going on two island trips.
- Our teammate, will receive you at your Hotel and then take you to the Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex.
- This is the place where we have to take the boat for this Two Island, North Bay and Ross Island [Nethaji Island]
- Our teammate will be available to brief you about the islands.
- We board the boat and proceed to North bay Island which takes around 20-25 minutes.
- North Bay Island is also called Coral Island, and here there are lots of Water Activities available to enjoy like scuba diving, sea walking, jet skies, coral safari, dolphin ride, etc.
- After completing the North Bay Island, we board the boat, and then we reach Ross Island.
- Ross Island or Nethaji Island is completely different from North Bay, its consists of lots of history [std].
- In the evening we will board the boat and return to the water sports complex from North Bay Island.
- Our teammate will be waiting at the jetty to pick you up.
- We drop you at your hotel, you can relax.
- Overnight stay at Port Blair.
Day 3:
- After breakfast, our teammate will pick you up and take you to Haddo Harbour.
- The Ticket will be provided by our team. kindly carry the tickets along with your valid ID proof, and after completing the security check process, we board the ferry/cruise.
- After reaching Havelock Island, our representative will be available to receive you at havelock Jetty.
- We take you to your pre-booked resort, where you can relax for a while.
- In the afternoon, we take you to one of the top beaches in Asia.
- The Radhanagar beach is listed at 7 by TIME magazine as the best beach in Asia.
- you can bathe, swim and enjoy this evening with a beautiful sunset.
- It’s also popular for sunset points.
- After that we take you to the Resort, you can relax during your stay.
- Night stay at Havelock Island
Day 4:
- After Breakfast, our teammate will take you to the Havelock Jetty and then we proceed to Port Blair by cruise.
- After Reaching Haddo harbour, our teammate will receive you and take you to your Hotel.
- Afternoon, we are going to visit Munda Pahar Beach at Chidyatapu.
- The beach is popularly known as Chidyatapu beach, it is very popular for sunset among the tourist.
- After completing this trip, while returning to your hotel we take you to the local market, where you can buy some local items, which can be memorial for your trip.
- Then, we take you to the hotel and relax
- Night stay at Port Blair
Day 5:
- After breakfast, our team will be available after completing the check-out procedure.
- We take you to the Andaman Airport and drop you at the airport with some of the best memories of your life.
- Thank you for your memorial trip to Andaman with us.
How to reach for Andaman Tour Package from Chennai
By Air: For a hassle-free journey from Chennai to Andaman, it is advised to use air as your preferred mode of transport while booking a tourist holiday. This flight takes off from Chennai Airport and covers a total distance of 1367 km to reach Veer Savarkar Airport in around 2 hours.
It is advisable to book tickets at least 2-3 months in advance. By booking in advance you can save a ticket for Rs. 5500. We also offer airfare booking without base fares or additional convenience charges to help you save more.
By Ship: If you have more time, you can visit the islands by boat. The ship departs from Chennai port and takes 3-4 days to reach here. The ship arrives in Andaman in 4 days plan your return trip by flight or confirm the return ship date from the DSS.
People with seasickness may have to travel, which can make them uncomfortable. We recommend travel by flight for your tour, but we will be happy to help with your travel by ship also. During your trip, you will be provided with shared rooms and will have to buy food from the canteen, which will cost around Rs. 150-200 per meal.
Best places to visit:
Chidyatapu Beach:
Chidyatapu beach is situated in South Andaman District and about 25 km (45 minutes) from central Port Blair, this place can be reached by taxi or bike rental from the city. Buses also operate from Port Blair Bus Stand.
Munda Bahar Beach is known as Sunset Point View. Munda Bahar Beach is an unmistakable and important part of the Andaman Islands, making it a tourist stunner. The beach tends to attract countless tourists, so tourists flock to this place throughout the year. Apart from attracting tourists, the beach is well-known among the locals, thereby boosting the tourism business.
Local people regularly visit this place for picnics, the beach is a hotspot among locals. The mangrove shades found on the beach complete the glory of the beach.
Radha Nagar Beach, Havelock Island
Radhanagar Beach or Beach no. 7 is the most beautiful location on Havelock Island. Radha Nagar Beach is one of the famous names in Andaman tourism. It is twelve kilometers from the havelock cruise jetty (Govind Nagar No.1). The white sand and crystal clear water attract each holidaymaker. Now, Radha Nagar is one of the important places in Andaman, without visiting this beach, the Andaman tour is incomplete. It is also referred to as beach no 7, Radha Nagar beach is one of the top and best places to visit in Andaman and 99% of the tourist comes to visit Radha Nagar out of the total visitors of Andaman.
Elephant Beach
Elephant Beach is locally known as Elephanta Beach since a couple of years there are some Elephants that can swim in the ocean. This Beach is on Havelock Island of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is well known for water sports activities.
It is named for its crystal blue water, therefore you’ll do water activities if you visit this beach. The best beach for snorkeling in Havelock is a pollution-free sea beach with crystal-clear seawater. Snorkeling in deep water with videography is charged 800-100 for 20-30 min. but this is the best activity on elephant beach, sea walking for 3500/- per trip. Apart from this, there is a banana ride too costing 600/- per ride. Change rooms are available for ladies too.
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Wandoor Beach
Wandoor Beach is known for its natural beauty and is very popular among tourists, located 29 km west of Port Blair. The boundary of the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park lies across the coast.
Boats are available from Wandoor Jetty to visit the Marine National Park. At the entrance to the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, visit the world-class Marine Interpretation Centre.
Wandoor Beach delights those who crave solitude. Vantur beach was badly damaged during the tsunami, the impact of which can still be seen today in the form of fallen logs on the shore.
Corbyn’s Cove Beach
Corbyn’s Cove Beach is just 7 km away from the Central Bus Terminus at Mohanpura, Port Blair. This beach is well known for its beauty, soft sandy shores, pleasant blue sea water, and lush coconut trees along the beach. Almost all the tourist visit Corbyn’s Cove Beach and enjoy the beach and some of them do water activities.
Corbyn’s Cove Beach – A coconut-palm fringed beach six kilometers from Port Blair, ideal for swimming and sunbathing. It has facilities like a hotel, restaurant, bar, changing room, and adventure water sports.
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Nethaji Island or Ross Island
Ross Island is just 2 kilometers from Port Blair and can be easily reached by ferry in fifteen minutes. This is a must-see during your stay in Port Blair.
While most of the places in Andaman are famous for their beaches, Ross Island is on the list to complete your vacation. Relax in the shade of the palm-fringed beaches, watch the waves lap against the pipeline, and enjoy watching deer, peacocks, and ducks surround you.
Baratang Island
Baratang Island is around 100 kilometers from Port Blair via boat, and we need to take proper permission from the Andaman Forest Department to visit the limestone caves. it is an exotic famous island for its exquisite beaches, mangrove creeks, mud volcanoes, and limestone caves – each unique and worth visiting. The experience of mud volcanoes and limestone caves is very intriguing.
We are coming to Baratang Island for visiting Lime Stone and Mud Volcano. The Limestone cave can be reached by boat which is available at Baratang jetty and from there it takes about 30-40 minutes through the mangrove forest, after which the caves can be reached by walking through the tropical forest.
