Andaman Package Tour from Kolkata

A Quick and Handy Guide for Andaman Package Tour from Kolkata

Before you travel Andaman or book any Andaman Package Tour from Kolkata, let's get acquainted about Andaman, its territory and its historical importance. Andaman is known as “The Land of Kala Pani”. It was the time when British ruled India and exiled its freedom fighters in this barren island. Thousand of Indian freedom fighter was hanged and died due to harsh treatment and pathetic living condition. After independence in 1947, this island gradually developed in to one of the great tourist destination in India.

The geographic location of this island is in the Bay of Bengal off the eastern coast of India. Besides beholding with gorgeous beaches with white sand dotted with mangrove trees and pristine water there are a lot of places to visit and can take part in a lot of adventure can take place during your Andaman Tour. Andaman is neither like Goa nor like Puri. Here the waves are not roaring down to the most beaches. But it has a very gentle effect in your mind that instantly washes off all worldly worries.

Take a look about Andaman Andaman territory is about 150km. The capital of Andaman is Port Blair. It is surrounded by Thailand and Myanmar and separated by the Andaman Sea. There is approx 572 island. The only volcano in India is situated in Barren Island of this territory. There are so many tourist spots like Havelock Island, Viper Island, Cellular jail, Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, Barren Island, etc.

How to reach Andaman There are two ways to reach Andaman. You can choose Andaman Cruise from Kolkata or Chennai but the most preferable mode is traveling by Air as the airfare is quite affordable.

By Cruise

Every month three or four day’s ship sails from Chennai and Kolkata to Port Blair. It takes 50-60 hrs to reach Port-Blair. You can explore the beauty of ocean water and the scenic beauty of the islands. MV Harshabardhana cruise is one of the most preferred among the tourist. This cruise plies between Chennai and Port-Blair. Another cruise MV Akbar ship travels from Kolkata to Port-Blair.

By Air

There are lots of flight from Kolkata and Chennai to Port-Blair like Indigo, Spice Jet, Air India, Go Air and many more. It will take 2hrs and 15 min approx.

Best Time to Travel Andaman Andaman atmosphere always remains moderate throughout the year but the best time to visit is between end of October and early May because the time covers winter and summer season both. This time the weather stays clear and pleasant but little humid. This is the best time to book an Andaman Tour and explore the beauty of the island and adventurous water sport also.

For better understand, we can divide Andaman weather in three categories as follows, and depending on that one can choose the best Andaman Tour Plan.

Summer:

Summer in Andaman consist of early of April to end of June. Temperature varies between 25°c to 35°c and sometimes hotter. Generally traveler can experience mild and warm weather with pleasant breeze making it perfect for some fun activities like snorkeling, banana riding, scuba diving, glass bottom boating, surfing, paragliding etc. Honeymoon couple can enjoy coziness throughout the long pristine beach walking also.

Basically it’s a fun time and enjoy it full extent. Drink plenty of coconut water and taste some freshly catch sea food, take a sun bath or beach side message. It’s all yours.

Monsoon: Andaman experience heavy downpour during monsoon. It starts at early of June and continues till September. Temperature can vary between 22°c to 35°c. Sometimes heavy and incessant rain may result massive ocean wave resulting inaccessibility to roaming around and water activity.

Some time traveler can get landlocked and in worst case scenario it can continue for weeks. So it is very much advised not to Book any Andaman Package Tour during monsoon unless you are desperate or looking some off season rebate from hotels or resorts.

Winter:

Ahh... Here it comes. Winter is the best season to travel Andaman. With pleasant temperature between 20°c - 30°c and calm gentle sea waves, traveler can experience Andaman Trip a perfect one if booked between Decembers to end of March. At this time travelers, honeymooners and solo trip maker around the world throng here to celebrate holidays and to indulge in various sea and beach activities like speed yachting, glass boating, snorkeling, banana boating, jet skiing, surfing, paragliding, island hopping, beach volleyball, water zorbing, scuba diving etc. If you are in Andaman and not having any of them, it is a miss that will haunt you throughout your life - believe me.

Best Places to Visit in Andaman 

Cellular Jail National Memorial

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Radhanagar Beach

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Havelock Island

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Mount Harriet And Madhuban

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Museum Circuit

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Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex

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North Bay Beach

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Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park

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Diglipur

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Chidiya Tapu

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Ross Island

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Neil Island

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Baratang Island

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Elephant Beach

What are the Sports Activities that You Can Do in Andaman Scuba diving, Snorkeling, Sea walk these are the adventurous activities that you can enjoy here.

How to Travel the Islands There is ferries option from the island. There are Govt. and private both option available there. It is better to book it online before traveling.

Check here for online booking.

How to book Government Ferry: Govt. Ferry / Ships are leaves from Port Blair harbor which is also known as Phoenix bay jetty at around 0600 hrs, 1100 hrs and 1400. To reach Havelock, Speed boat generally takes 2.5 Hrs and slow boats take 4 Hrs. For Govt. Ferry service, tickets can be booked 04 days prior to travel and all tickets and seats are subject to availability. Tickets are issued through the 'STARS' counters managed by the Directorate of Shipping Services, Andaman. Here is the approx ticket fare for Gov. Ferry Services: PORTBLAIR - HAVELOCK

PORTBLAIR - NEIL

HAVELOCK - NEIL

Class

No. of Seats

Tickets

Tickets

Tickets

LOCAL AGENT COMISSION PER TICKET INR -100/-

Seat

110

INR 378/-

INR 378/-

INR 378/-

INR 378+100= 478 INR

Chai r

35

INR 525/-

INR 525/-

INR 525/-

INR 525+100= 625/-INR

Available Food Well, as Andaman is born out of sea, Sea-Food is the staple food here. The seas all around have a direct impact on it cuisine, culture and livelihood. Hence the food chart in this island is dominated by sea food preparation. It is the heaven for sea food lovers and foodies. Travelers

can try from lobster to fishes, prawns, crabs, and of course Oysters and Squids. One can taste the delicacy of freshly cached sea food cocked on the beach also. Is your mouth watering! I bet, yes! If you are on your Andaman Tour, don’t forget to try this lip smacking authentic Andamanis Dishes like Tandoori Fish, Masala Lobstar, Butter Garlic Prawn and Crab Curry.

Wow! But Vegan should not be disappointed. For decades people from south India have travelled and settled in Andaman & Nicobar Island and their food habits have also affected the culinary culture of Andaman. Being rice the staple food for the people of south India, rice, coconut and various fruits like mango, banana, guava have listed their respect in south Indian dishes.

Which can be the Best Itinerary for Andaman Tour Day 1: Arrival to Port Blair, Half Day Local Sightseeing Day 2: Port Blair To Havelock Island Tour (Night Stay) Day 3 : Havelock Island - Full Day (Night Stay) Day 4 : Havelock Island to Port Blair Day 5 : Excursion to Jolly Buoy / Red Skin Island and Back Day 6 : Departure from Port Blair

For more detail, you can choose this Andaman Package Tour from NatureWings, they are one of the best and manages large group also.