Question 1

What is the best time to visit Andaman?

Accepted Answer

November to April is the best window — the sea is calmest, visibility for diving and snorkelling is at its best, and ferry schedules run most reliably. May to September brings the southwest monsoon, with more rain and rougher inter-island crossings.

Question 2

How do I reach the Andaman Islands?

Accepted Answer

The only practical way for most travellers is by flight into Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair, with direct connections from Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. A passenger ship service also runs from Chennai, Kolkata and Visakhapatnam, but it takes 3–4 days each way and isn't a realistic option for most itineraries.

Question 3

Do Indian citizens need a permit to visit Andaman?

Accepted Answer

No permit is required for Indian citizens visiting Port Blair and most tourist areas, including Havelock and Neil Island. Foreign nationals need a Restricted Area Permit (RAP), which is issued on arrival at the airport or seaport for most nationalities and is valid for 30 days.

Question 4

How do I travel between the islands?

Accepted Answer

By ferry — a mix of government (A&N Administration) and private operators run daily services between Port Blair, Havelock and Neil Island. Seats sell out quickly in peak season (December–January), so we book these as soon as your itinerary is confirmed rather than leaving it to the last minute.

Question 5

Is mobile network and ATM access reliable on the islands?

Accepted Answer

Port Blair has reliable 4G coverage and several ATMs. Havelock and Neil Island have more limited connectivity — BSNL tends to work best — and fewer ATMs, so we recommend carrying sufficient cash once you leave Port Blair.

Question 6

Why don't your packages show fixed prices?

Accepted Answer

Andaman pricing shifts with season, hotel availability and group size, so a fixed number online is rarely accurate by the time you book. We'd rather send you a real quote for your exact dates than a placeholder figure — request one and we'll respond with actual pricing, usually within a few hours.

Question 7

Can you customise a package instead of using a fixed one?

Accepted Answer

Yes — every package on this site is a starting template. Tell us your dates, group size and priorities and our planners will adjust nights per island, swap activities, or build a fully custom route from scratch.

Question 8

Are Andaman trips suitable for families with young children or elderly travellers?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Port Blair, Havelock and Neil Island are all easy to get around with young children or elderly travellers, and most water activities have a low-effort alternative — glass-bottom boats and sea walks instead of snorkelling or diving, for instance.

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