Most Popular Tourist Destinations in Andaman Islands

About Andaman & Nicobar Islands

One of India's most stunning and well-liked tourist attractions is the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, which are situated in the Bay of Bengal. These verdant Isles attract thousands of domestic and foreign tourists each year. Out of a variety of factors, the Andaman Island's appeal is mostly due to the fact that it is a developing new beach destination of India and has all the characteristics of a popular worldwide beach vacation spot. Be it in terms of luxurious hotels, an array of water sports like scuba diving, sea walks, snorkeling, Jet Ski rides, speed boat rides, etc., adventure sports like parasailing, boat diving, etc., a beach party, a jungle expedition, a trekking location, or anything else. There are approximately 545 habitable and populated islands in Andaman and Nicobar. The capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is Port Blair. The Andaman group of Islands is organized into three districts: Nicobar District, North & Middle Andaman District, and South Andaman District, with its headquarters at Port Blair.

About Port Blair City

Port Blair is the capital city of Andaman & Nicobar Islands located in the South Andaman District, having the entry points to the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Veer Savarker International Airport is located at Port Blair. Direct flights could be booked to Port Blair from Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata and Mumbai. Usual flight journey will take around 02 hrs to 05 hrs. You could also reach Port Blair by sea passage, regular passenger Ships could be booked from Chennai, Kolkata and Visakhapatnam. Usual journey will take around 03 days to 04 days.

Popular Tourist Attractions in Port Blair

Cellular Jail - National Memorial

The Cellular Jail also known as Kalapani Jail or mostly famous as “Sazaye-Kalapaani” is a colonial prison built by Britisher in the year between 1896 to 1906. The colonial prison was built by them to exile Indian freedom fighters and separate them from the general population by placing them in a remote location.Read More

Corbyn's Cove Beach (For water sports activities)

Corbyn's Cove beach is the closest beach to Port Blair city, which is located around 7 kilometers away. On the beach, swimming and sunbathing are recommended pastimes. The area also offers a range of adventurous water sports activities, including parasailing, speed boat excursions, and Jet Ski rides.Read More

Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex (For water sports activities)

The location is commonly referred to as a water sports complex. The place is mostly visited for visiting Ross and North Bay Island because speed boats carrying tourists to these destinations leave from the jetty located here. The location also provides a variety of adventure water sports activities such as Jet Ski rides, speed boat rides, parasailing, and so on.Read More

Anthropological Museum

This is one of Port Blair's best museums. It was founded in year 1975 and is situated in the city's centre next to the Pay and Accounts office. The location is well-kept, tidy, and clean, and it displays old relics and fascinating photographs relating to the local tribes living in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.Read More

Samudrika Navel Museum

The location is close to the capital city of Port Blair and is near Teal House, Haddo. One of the main tourist destinations in the Andaman Islands, it is separated into five divisions. The location offers the chance to learn about the eco system, plants, animals, and marine life of these green Isles while displaying the flora and wildlife of Andaman Island.Read More

Mount Harriet

Mount Harriet National Park was recently renamed as Mount Manipur Nation Park is located in Port Blair and is one of the highest peaks. The park, established in 1969, covers about 4.62 km. Mount Harriet, which is part of the park, is the third-highest peak in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago after Saddle Peak in North Andaman and Mount Thullier in Great Nicobar.Read More

Fisheries Aquarium

It is close to the Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex. As implied by the name, the location primarily serves as an exhibit of Andaman aquatic life. In a small tank and preserved jar, it exhibits a variety of sea species, both alive and dead. It also exhibits a wide variety of coral and seashells.Read More

Chatham Saw Mill

The location is on Chatham Island, which is connected to Port Blair by a 100-meter bridge. It is both the biggest and one of the oldest saw mills in Asia. It was founded in 1883 to satisfy the local demand for lumber for construction projects.Read More

Flag Point

This well-known tourist destination has a particular significance in the history of the Indian independence movement because it is thought to be the first location where Netaji Subha Chandra Bose raised the Indian flag and declared the island to be free of the British rule. A 150-foot pole has just been added to the location for raising the Indian flag.Read More

Nature Park and Interpretation Centre

The place is a recently added attraction for tourist and local public. Located in Haddo, Port Blair city near Van Sadan was once called by the name mini zoo and used to display few animal, birds and reptile found in and around the Andaman Island. Read More

Ross Island

Ross Island, recently renamed Netaji Subha Chandra Bose Island, is a small island near Port Blair, the capital city of the Andaman Islands. The location is well-known for its old British-era monuments, free-roaming deer and peacocks, and a long walk to the end, where a pleasant statue known as the Lone Sailor greets visitors, followed by a working lighthouse.Read More

North Bay Island (For water sports activities)

North Bay Island is a small island near Port Blair, the capital city of the Andaman Islands. The location is well-known for various water sports activities such as scuba diving, sea walk, snorkeling, glass bottom boat ride, Jet Ski ride etc.Read More

Chidiyatapu Sun Set Point

One of the best places in Port Blair to view the sun set is Chidiyatapu Sun Set Point, as the name implies. The location is around 30 kilometers from the city's center. Around an hour is needed to get there. Also, it is a well-known picnic spot that is well-liked by locals.Read More

Biological Park

A small zoo was built by the local government in 1967 to house the wild animals and reptiles that may be found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The little zoo was relocated to Chidiyatapu and renamed Biological Park as the area was recently transformed into a Nature Park and Interpretation Center.Read More

Wandoor Beach

The Wandoor beach is just another gorgeous beach of Andaman Island, located at approximately 30 KMs from the center of capital Port Blair. The place comes under Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park and is mostly popular between locals as a picnic spot.Read More

About Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) Island

Havelock Island which is recently renamed as Swaraj Dweep Island is one of the most popular destination of Andaman and especially famous among international tourists. The Island is house of few of the best diving spots for scuba diving, it is also house of famous hotel and resort like prestigious Taj hotel. Havelock Island gains its popularity due to Radhanagar beach which is ranked as 7th best beach in the Asia by international tourist journal. To reach Havelock Island, you could take a one of the private cruise like Green Ocean Seaways, Makruzz, Nautika, IIT Majestic. Or if you prefer a cheaper way you could choose to travel through government ferry, ticket of which could be bought it from STAR ticketing counter present at Phoenix Bay Jetty or from common service center (CSC) present in many locations for rendering common services to citizen.

Popular Tourist Attractions in Havelock Island

Radhanagar Beach

Radhanagar Beach of Havelock is ranked as Asia’s one of the best beach. The beach is ranked number one in the country. The beach is probably the most visited tourist destination of Andaman Island and is both popular among Indian and Foreign tourists. Times magazine has award the beach as the 7th best beach in the world.Read More

Elephanta Beach (For water sports activities)

Due to the variety of thrilling water sports activities available here, Havelock Island's Elephant Beach, also known as Elephanta Beach at times, is the second most visited location in the island after Radhanagar Beach. Due to a few elephants being present on the beach in the past to provide rides on them, the location acquired its name.Read More

Kalapatthar Beach

The Kalapathar Beach, another gem of Havelock Island, received its name from the presence of coal-black boulders on the white sand shore. The distance from Jetty to the destination is 15 to 20 kilometres. It is advised to rent a two-wheeler or bring a bicycle if you are visiting on a sunny day so you don't miss the stunning scenery along the way.Read More

About Neil (Shahid Dweep) Island

After Havelock Island, Neil Island, now known as Shaheed Dweep Island, is a popular tourist destination. The visit to Neil Island is part of a longer stay on Havelock Island. Typically, tourists travel first to Havelock Island, where they remain for one to two days, and then board a ferry to travel to Neil Island. While being a smaller island than others, the location is ideal for a relaxing getaway. A bicycle or leased two-wheeler could be used to conveniently explore the area due to its flat geographic location. The Island's rather poor communication network is one disadvantage, but it also presents an opportunity to detox from digital technology. In addition to its gorgious beaches, Neil Island is well known among the locals for its "Rasgulla" and other delicacies sweets because it produces cow milk fairly. Neil is also called as the vegetable bowl of Andaman Island due to its production of vegetables. To reach Neil Island, you could take a one of the private cruise like Green Ocean Seaways, Makruzz, Nautika, IIT Majestic. Or if you prefer a cheaper way you could choose to travel through government ferry, ticket of which could be bought it from STAR ticketing counter present at Phoenix Bay Jetty or from common service center (CSC) present in many locations for rendering common services to citizen.

Popular Tourist Attractions in Neil Island

Bharathpur Beach (For water sports activities)

The best beach on Neil Island is Bharatpur Beach, which is located about 500 meters from the jetty. The location is ideal for a family holiday or a romantic getaway because the water is clear and devoid of coral and rocks.Read More

Laxmanpur Beach

The Laxmanpur beach is located in Laxmanpur Village on Neil Island. The beach is divided by two name i.e Laxmanpur – I & II. Beach No. I is located on the western side of the island and is about 2.5 kms from jetty and could be reached in 20 minutes.Read More

Sitapur Beach

Another beautiful beach on Neil Island is Sitapur Beach, which lies 5 kilometers away on the southern side of the island. Similar to Laxmanur Beach, water sports are prohibited here as well. Nonetheless, because the beach is rather isolated and sees few tourists throughout the year, one may appreciate its peace and quiet.Read More

About Baratang Island

Baratang Islands is located 110 kms (approx) from Port Blair by road. The islands could also be reached via govt boat which is operated from Phoenix Bay Jetty. Baratang Islands comes under North & Middle Andaman District.

Popular Tourist Attractions in Baratang Island

Limestone Cave

The destination is situated in the North and Middle Andaman district of Baratang Island. To get here from Port Blair, you must travel about 100 miles. Due to the fact that getting there is a unique experience in and of itself, limestone cave is one of the most popular tourist attractions on Andaman Island.Read More

Mud Volcano

The destination is situated in the North and Middle Andaman District of Baratang Island. Andaman Islands have several mud volcanos, out of which 09 are present in Baratang Island. They are the only active mud volcanos in the country and hence worth watching for.Read More

About Diglipur

Diglipur around 884sq km/553sq miles is a large island in the North Andaman housing lush green tropical forests, virgin beaches and rare attractions. The population is primarily made up of people from Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Cultivation and Fisheries are the two primary occupations of people in this island. Diglipur Island is 330km by road and morning bus services are available between Port Blair and Diglipur. There are three refreshing breaks during the journey. At these locations, creeks need to be crossed using vehicle ferries, adding around 15 minutes of waiting time for the availability of vehicle ferries. A very beautiful 0.5 km/0.3 m long bridge connecting Mayabunder and Diglipur is a pit stop point. Diglipur Island is 185 km by sea from Port Blair and shipping services are available for more than 4-5 days in a week. The travel time is about 12 hours.

Popular Tourist Attractions in Diglipur

Ross & Smith Island

Ross and Smith Island, also known as Twin Island, is in Diglipur, North and Middle Andaman. The islands are primarily popular with tourists due to their natural beauty. They are two islands connected by a sand bar that disappears during high tide and reappears during low tide.Read More

Lamiya Bay Beach

Lamiya Bay Beach is in Diglipur, North and Middle Andaman. The beach is primarily popular with tourists due to its natural beauty. The beach is on a foot of the highest peak of Andaman Island known as saddle peak. You could visit this place, but visiting it during summer season is advisable.Read More

Saddle Peak (For trekking)

Saddle Peak in Diglipur is the highest point on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This is a popular trekking destination among tourists and is located approximately 733 meters from the seashore. The forest department has maintained the trekking path all the way to the top.Read More