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The Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar is an archipelago of 572 islands in the Bay of Bengal, 1,200 kms off the East coast of India.
Andaman & Nicobar Islands offers pristine beaches, unusual marine life, lush tropical greens and the perfect holiday getaway for a beach tour. Visit Port Blair, which is home to some of the most remarkable structures of times gone by. Travel to North Bay Coral Island, which is teeming with coral reefs, beautiful fishes and other marine life. Especially enjoy a glass bottom boat ride to help you get closer to these natural wonders!
Best Season to visit
Port Blair and the rest of the region have a tropical humid climate with a monsoon season that lasts for eight months. The best season to visit is between November and March when the weather is relatively dry and the sea breeze that blows over the land keeps it pleasant. The period between December and January in particular is considered as the peak season.
Getting There
By Air --->Jet Airways has daily flights from Chennai to Port Blair, while Air Sahara flies to Port Blair from Kolkata. Indian Airlines and Air Deccan also operate daily flights from Kolkata and Chennai to Port Blair.
City .............................Distance By Air
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Chennai...... .....- .1191190 KM ----> 1 hr 45 min.
Culcutta....................1295 KM ----> 2 hrs
Sea--->
Shipping Corporation of India plies 4 ships a month from Kolkata (66 hours) and Chennai (60 hours) and once a month from Vishakapatnam (56 hours). The passenger ships that ply between the island and the mainland are M.V.Harshavardhana, M.V.Akbar M.V.Nicobar, M.V.Nancowry and MV Swarajdweep. Further details regarding the schedules can be obtained from the offices of the Shipping Corporation of India at:
Mumbai Tel: 022 - 2822101/2823316
Kolkata Tel: 033 - 2482354, 2488013
Chennai Tel: 044 -5231401/10
Port Blair Tel: 03192 - 33347/33916
City .............................Distance By Sea
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Chennai....................1191190 KMS ----> 2 days
Culcutta....................1295 KMS --------> 2 days 18 hrs
Vishakapatnam ...........1200 KMS --------> 2 days 08 hrs
Romantic Andaman - 5 Nights / 6 Days
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Unforgettable Andaman - 6 Nights / 7 Days
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Awesome Andaman - 3 Nights / 4 Days
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Spectacular Andman 4 Days / 3 NIghts
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