The Andaman Islands form an archipelago in the Bay of Bengal between India, to the west, and Myanmar, to the north and east. Most are part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Union Territory of India, while a small number in the north of the archipelago, including the Coco Islands, belong to Myanmar.
The name of the Andaman Islands is ancient. A theory that became prevalent in the late 19th century is that it derives from Andoman, a form of Hanuman, the Sanskrit name of the Indian God. Another Italian traveller, Niccolò de' Conti (c. 1440), mentioned the islands and said that the name means "Island of Gold".
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Day 1 | PUNE/MUMBAI - PORT BLAIR Pune/Mumbai to Port Blair by air. Arrival Port Blair and transfer to respective hotel. Afternoon visit Cellular jail Followed by the enthralling light and Sound Show at cellular jail – where the heroic saga of the Indian freedom struggle is brought alive . Overnight Port Blair. |
Day 2 | PORT BLAIR After Breakfast a full day excursion to Coral Island (North bay) to see reefs, exotic varieties of beautiful ornamental fish and other marine life & clear water creates a breathtaking spectacle. After North bay, Visit Ross Island. This Island was completely destroyed in an earthquake, now in ruins. See the Deer walking by your side and the peacocks. Overnight Port Blair. |
Day 3 | PORT BLAIR Port Blair city Tour covering Chatham Saw Mill, Samudrika Naval Museum, Anthropological Museum, Fisheries Museum, Rajiv Gandhi water Sport Complex, Marina Park, Sagarika Emporium. After Lunch Visit to Caybyn’s Cove Beach – 7 kms from PORT BLAIR –a Coconut palm fringed beach, ideal for swimming, sun basking & bathing. Overnight Port Blair. |
Day 4 | PORT BLAIR TO NEIL ISLAND Port Blair to Neil Island by Ferry. Neil Island Sightseeing Bharatpur Beach, Laxmanpur Beach, Sitapur Beach. Overnight Neil Island. |
Day 5 | NEIL ISLAND TO HAVELOCK ISLAND Neil Island to Havelcok Island by Ferry. Explore Beach No. 7 on the Western coast, better known as “The Radhanagar Beach - Best Beach in Asia by Time 2004". Overnight Havelock Island. |
Day 6 | HAVELOCK ISLAND TO PORT BLAIR Havelock Island to Port Blair by Ferry. Overnight Port Blair. |
Day 7 | PORT BLAIR - MUMBAI/PUNE Transfer to Port Blair airport. Port Blair to Mumbai/Pune by Air. |