Havelock Island

Snorkelling

One can go snorkelling at Elephant Beach at Havelock Island. It is one of the most preferred snorkelling destinations after Jolly Buoy Island in Port Blair.

Transportation

The island can be reached from Port Blair using government-operated ferries and private cruises which are available.

How to Reach Havelock Island

Through Govt. Ferry – Takes 02:00 hrs. to reach Havelock Island from Port Blair.
Timings: 06:00 AM, 11:30AM & 01:30PM
Through Private Cruise – Currently 02 Private ships Makruzz& Coastal Cruise operates between Havelock & Port Blair. It takesOne and Half Hour, to reach Havelock Island.
Timings: 08:00hrs. & 09:00hrs from Port Blair
Timings: 15:00hrs. & 16:00hrs from Havelock Island.

Neil Island (36kms. by Sea from Port Blair)

Fast developing Island with tourism and hotels with lots of activities and places to explore at Neil Island.Sitapur is considered to be the best beach on the island. The Natural Bridge is the most popular places to visit for the rock formation. Laxmanpur Beach is the most gorgeous place to see the sun set. It is also known as the sunset point of the Island.

How to Reach:

Govt. Ferry: Takes 02 Hrs. to reach Neil Island through Govt. Ferry.
Timings: 06:15hrs. & 11:30hrs
Through Private Cruise – A Newly launched Coastal Cruise operates between Port Blair - Neil Island - Havelock Island. It takes 45 minutes to reach Neil Island from Port Blair.
Timings: Timing: 08:00hrs.

Long Island (82 kms. from Port Blair)

Connected by boat four times a week from Phoenix Bay Jetty, this island offers an excellent sandy beach at Lalaji Bay, unpolluted environment and evergreen forests. The sea around the island is frequented by dolphin convoys. Lalaji Bay, 6 kms. Away from the boat jetty, is accessible by 15 minutes journey in dinghies or trekking through the forest.

How to Reach:

The Island can be reached through Govt. ferries that take approx. 04 hrs. to reach Long Island from Port Blair.

Baratang Island (100 Kms. by Road Port Blair)

This island between South and Middle Andaman has beautiful Mangroves Creeks, Mud-Volcanoes and Limestone-Caves. Andaman Trunk Road to Rangat and Mayabunder goes through this Island. Lime Stone Cave can be explored with the permission of Forest Department (from Baratang) and proper local guidance (which will be arranged by Andaman Rosalia Travels). There is no scope to have a stay in this Island as Hon'ble Supreme Court of India has declared Baratang Island as Buffer Zone. Always keep packed food and drinking water while visiting the limestone caves.

How to Reach:

To Visit Baratang Island the options are through Private Car or Through Bus. To visit this Island one has to start at 04:00AM or max. By 06:00AM from the Hotel and can be reached back only in the evening. Journey time from Port Blair – Baratang Island is of 04 hrs.

Rangat (170 Kms. by Road and 90 Kms. by Sea from Port Blair)

One can enjoy the quiet village life and solitude of virgin nature in this part of Middle dweller. Amkunj Beach and Cuthbert Bay Beach are the beaches near Rangat. Cuthbert Bay is a Turtle-Nesting Ground. One can view the nesting of turtle during December- February season. One can also go to Mayabunder and Diglipur from here. Rangat Island can be reached through Govt. Ferry or through Road Transport. This Island falls after Baratang Island via Road and takes 03hrs. from Baratang Island.

How to Reach:

Mayabunder (242 Kms. by Road from Port Blair)

Mayabunder offers excellent scenic beauty, mangrove creeks and beautiful beaches. Beaches at Avis Island and Karmatang are fascinating. Mayabunder Island can be reached through Govt. Ferry & Road Transport. This Island falls after Rangat Island and takes Couple of Hours to reach Mayabunder Island from Rangat Island.

How to Reach:

Diglipur Island (375 Kms. by Road from Port Blair)

Diglipur provides a rare experience for eco-friendly tourists. It is famous for its Oranges, Rice, Forest wealth and Marine- Life. Saddle Peak (732 meters), the Highest Point in the Andaman is nearby. Kalpong, the only river of Andaman flows from here. The first and only hydroelectric project of the Islands is on the river. Trekking to Saddle Peak through the evergreen forest can be experienced with a Guide. Kalipur, Lamiiya Bay & Ram Nagar beaches and sand-bar joining Ross and Smith Islands is a fascinating experience. This Island comes after Mayabunder and it takes couple of hours from Mayabunder to reach Diglipur via Road.

This Island can be reached through Govt. Ferries those depart in the Night and you will reach Diglipur by Morning Sunrise. Other way to reach Diglipur Island is Via Road that takes close to 09 hrs. From Port Blair. Only Day light driving is allowed in these roads (Port Blair - Diglipur).

How to Reach:

Ross & Smith Island

Ross and Smith, the twin islands joined by a bewitching sand bar, is 30 minutes away from Aerial bay harbour or Kalipur water sports centre. One who prefers to be away from the hustle and humdrum of urban life must come here to enjoy unhurried holidays. Words are not enough to describe the beauty of this Island. It's a Must Visit Destination of the Island. The Two Islands are Joined together to become a single island during low tide and at high tide it becomes Two Separate Islands. This Island in itself is the evidence of the presence of Super Power.

Barren Island (139 kms. By Sea from Port Blair)

The only active volcano in India is located in Barren Island. The volcano erupted twice in recent past, once in 1991 and again in 1994-95, after remaining dormant for about 177 years. This Island is about 3 kms in diameter, and has a big crater of the volcano, about half kilometre away from the shore. Tourist Travel through ships and without getting down on the island they get the whole enchanting feeling of the island. True to its name, it is a barren area uninhabited by humans, though it has a small population of goats. Also birds, bats and a few rodent species.

The Island can be visited by chartered boats only with the permission of forest department. Foreigners are restricted to on-board vessels only and landing ashore in not allowed.

Cinque Island

26 kms from Port Blair, declared as a sanctuary, this is an enchanting Island with Rare Corals and Under-Water Marine, fine silver colour sandy - beach and tropical Rain-Forest.

How to Reach:

No scheduled ferry service to Cinque Island is available. Chartered boats of permitted category are allowed from Port Blair.
The Journey time from Port Blair to Cinque Island is of 02hrs.

Little Andaman Island (Hut Bay) (120 kms. by Sea from Port Blair)

Little Andaman Island, located south to the South Andaman Island, has various attractions in store for the tourists. There are two waterfalls in the island, both in the midst of the evergreen rain-forest. This island has a beautiful beach at Butler Bay, a waterfall and plantation of oil palms. Apart from this there are several sandy beaches all along the coastline of the Island. The break water at Hut Bay offers an excellent view to the tourists.

How to Reach:

The only way to reach Little Andaman is by Small Ships. Journey time by ship is 8 hrs from Port Blair.

Jolly Buoy

The gorgeous Islands of Andaman and Nicobar are blessed with the presence of another petite Island designated as Jolly Buoy which is regarded as one of those majestic and enticing locales which virtually beckons with its irresistible charm and splendour. In fact, the Jolly Buoy is cautiously cradled in the heart of the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, Wandoor. If you happen to possess a mellow spot for exploring the enigmatic and intriguing underwater life, the venue of Jolly Buoy in Andaman and Nicobar islands will certainly not disappoint you. As a matter of fact, an entire array of diverse corals and baffling marine life dwells in the emerald blue waters of the immense seas.

How to Reach:

To reach Jolly Buoy Island first we should reach Wandoor and from there a steamer will take us to Jolly Buoy Island. The Whole Journey time for One way would be of 01hr. & 30 mnts.

Red Skin Island

It is the exotic locale of the Red Skin Island at Andaman and Nicobar Islands that attracts visitors from all across the globe due to its unique and enigmatic beauty that will surely captivate you in a state of trance. Being positioned inside the premises of the Marine National Park, the Red Skin Island in Andaman and Nicobar Islands is bequeathed with a varied range of natural marvels which truly dazzles the on-lookers.

How to Reach:

This Island is a substitute for Jolly Buoy Island, at the time Jolly Buoy Island remains close for maintenance, this Island becomes operational.

Ross Island

It is the exotic locale of the Red Skin Island at Andaman and Nicobar Islands that attracts visitors from all across the globe due to its unique and enigmatic beauty that will surely captivate you in a state of trance. Being positioned inside the premises of the Marine National Park, the Red Skin Island in Andaman and Nicobar Islands is bequeathed with a varied range of natural marvels which truly dazzles the on-lookers.

How to Reach:

This Island is a substitute for Jolly Buoy Island, at the time Jolly Buoy Island remains close for maintenance, this Island becomes operational.

Viper Island

Initially the Britishers used to accommodate convicts here. The first jail was constructed at Viper Island which was abandoned after the construction of Cellular Jail. It has a gallows atop a hillock, where condemned prisoners were hanged. Sher Ali, who killed Lord Mayo, the Viceroy of India in 1872, was also hanged here.

Viper Island is a serene beautiful tourist destination and can be approached by harbor cruise originating from (Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex also Called as Marine Park) in Port Blair. This place is visited by number of tourists as it has multiple attractions with historical importance and also has mesmerizing picnic spots with natural picturesque environments.

North Bay Island

This Island is famous for its beaches and mainly for water sports activities. Almost all kinds of water sports activities can be covered here right from Jet Skie Ride to Underwater Sea Walking. It is 20mnts away from Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex also Called as Marine Park by small boats.

How to Reach:

Ross Island, North Bay Island & Viper Island all these three Islands can be covered on a single day by the boat that leaves at 09:30am and leaves you back at 05:00pm to Port Blair.

Chatham Island

Chatham Island is widely popular for the saw mill that lies there. The mill is counted amongst one of the largest and ancient in the whole of Asia. The island is very small and is connected with Port Blair by a bridge over the narrow strip of sea water. The island has been an attraction for its small size. The view of the island amidst the sea water from the bridge is mesmerizing.