The Andaman Islands are a tropical paradise in a remote part of the world, where it is possible to indulge in an escape from modern society and cut ties with the mainland. Fine white sand, crystalline sea and dense vegetation with large palm trees make this archipelago the ideal destination for the more adventurous and eager to stay overnight in authentic places not yet too frequented by mass tourism.

Travel informed: useful information

  • Population : about 315,000 people
  • Capital : The capital and Port Blair
  • Languages : The official language is Hindi, along with English and the native language.
  • Local currency : Indian rupee (€ 1.00 = INR 80.44)
  • Vaccinations : No vaccination is mandatory. However, there are vaccines that are recommended and that should be evaluated with your doctor (diphtheria, hepatitis A and B, typhus, tuberculosis, polio and tetanus booster).
  • Entry requirements : The passport is required with a residual validity of at least 6 months upon arrival. An entry visa is also required, which for short stays (maximum 60 days) related to tourism, business or medical care, can be easily requested online before departure in just 72 hours at a cost of 80 US dollars.
  • Distance from Italy : Approximately 8,500 km by airplanes (12-15 hours of flight) based on the number of stopovers.
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Where they are
The Andamans are an archipelago of islands belonging politically to India, even if geographically very distant from the Indian continent and in fact closer to countries like Thailand and Burma, in the Indian Ocean, south of the Bay of Bengal.

How to get

  • From Milan or Rome : There are no direct flights from Italy, and the main Andaman airport, Port Blair, can only be reached via a stopover in India. From Rome and Milan it is possible to leave with a stopover in one of the major Indian airports, generally New Delhi, Calcutta or Chennai with the Indian airline Air India which also offers the most competitive rates, or choose a flight with two stopovers, adding ( beyond India) an intermediate stop in Arab countries such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi with companies such as Emirates and Ethiad.
    Flights from Rome from € 731.68 – Flights from Milan from € 683.6
  • From the main European capitals : As for Italy, the only way to land in Port Blair and reach an Indian airport such as those of New Delhi, Calcutta or Chennai or divide the journey into two stopovers by adding an additional stop before India in the Arab countries such as Dubai or Abu Dhabi.

When to go
Info on climate and best period

Month Average temperatures (min / max) Precipitation (days / mm) January 23/29 ° 3 days / 35 mm
February 23/30 ° 2 days / 20 mm
March 23/32 ° 1 days / 10 mm
April 25/33 ° 4 days / 70 mm
May 25/31 ° 18 days / 345 mm
June 24/30 ° 23 days / 455 mm
July 24/29 ° 22 days / 400 mm
August 24/29 ° 23 days / 425 mm
September 24/29 ° 20 days / 405 mm
October 24/30 ° 18 days / 295 mm
November 24/30 ° 15 days / 255 mm
December 24/29 ° 6 days / 195 mm

  • Climate : tropical, with constant temperatures all year round from 25 ° to 33 °. There is a dry season from January to April, and a rainy season from May to November, due to the monsoons. Precipitation, on the other hand, varies a lot from month to month: it goes from 10 mm in a day in March to 425 mm in 23 days in August. The rains in summer are abundant and frequent and end in November. The sea temperature, on the other hand, is warm all year round, ranging from 28 ° to 30 °
  • Best period : from January to April, because it is the least rainy and the sun shines constantly
  • Period to avoid : The most critical is from May to October, with particular difficulties in the month of August, because the rains are very frequent and also very abundant, with the sky often cloudy
  • Advice : summer clothing recommended, light and preferably in natural fiber, to always be fresh, with a possible sweatshirt for the evening. Also recommended is a hat to protect yourself from the sun and a stole to protect yourself from the wind. In the wettest period, a light raincoat is recommended. Snorkeling equipment and rubber shoes for the coral reef should not be missing in your suitcase

Which island to go
The archipelago of the Andaman Islands is made up of 576 islands, arranged with a narrow shape and about 500 km long on a vertical axis, even if the inhabited islands are only 26 and the most important concentrated in 250 km. The most important islands of the archipelago are 3 and are Northern Andaman, Central Andaman and Southern Andaman, where the major cities and local administrations also reside. Their climate is almost identical to each other and there are no particular variations to report.

  1. Northern Andaman : It is the largest island in terms of surface area and is the one located further north of the archipelago, the largest inhabited center is Diglipur and is well connected by ferries to the Andaman capital, Port Blair. There are several interesting things to see on the island such as Ross and Smith Islands, Saddle Peak National Park, Kalipur Beach and Mud Volcanoes.
  2. Central Andaman : The island is located 73 km north of Port Blair and is separated from North Andaman by the Strait of Austen and the island of Baratang, both shallow and narrow channels, a few hundred meters wide. The island is home to immaculate waterfalls and beautiful beaches, where you can go diving and water sports or trekking in the forest.
  3. Southern Andaman : This is the southernmost island of the archipelago and is home to most of the population of the Andaman Islands, as well as the administrative capital Port Blair. The island is less mountainous than the other two important islands, in fact its maximum altitude reaches about 360 meters.

10 things to see: beaches and places of interest

  1. Radhanagar Beach is the most beautiful beach on the island of Havelock, an island in the South Andaman district, one of the most beautiful beaches in the entire archipelago and where the Indian administration has allowed and encouraged tourism, with particular attention to eco tourism.
  2. The Ross & Smith islands north of the archipelago are particularly popular with travelers who prefer direct contact with nature, where turtles often come to nest, an event which is not difficult to witness, and the largest population of birds is concentrated there from the green plumage of the world.
  3. Kalipur Beach , a beautiful beach that is half an hour from the city of Diglipur, is also an ideal nesting site for land turtles, and is the only beach in the world where four different species of turtles coexist.
  4. The mud volcanoes of Diglipur are very fascinating, located inside the rainforest, they can be reached with a path of 1 hour by car and 30 minutes by trekking. Volcanoes continually produce cold liquid mud and flammable gas.
  5. Port Blair is the capital of the Indian state and is home to a bustling commercial center and several points of interest, including Gandhi Marine Park, for a relaxing stroll around the lake, and Kala Pani prison which was later converted into a museum, where Indian political prisoners were transferred.
  6. Parrot Islands is a hidden pearl near the island of Baratang, easily reachable by booking a ferry, to be able to admire at sunset the return of thousands and thousands of parrots, which have found shelter on this island for centuries.
  7. Another island to explore is the small island of Neil , a tropical paradise with a beautiful coral reef, with dense, rich and colorful vegetation. Its main beach is that of Laxmanpur, made up of a long white sand beach that offers spectacular sunset walks.
  8. Long Island is an island for lovers of exclusive and isolated places, not too far from Port Blair, enjoying a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere. On the island there are no real roads, they are mostly paths to be covered on foot, surrounded by greenery and the sounds of nature.
  9. Baratang Island is famous for its limestone caves with stalactites and stalagmites formed over thousands of years. To reach the caves it is necessary to travel along small water channels with boats that cross dense mangrove forests that will leave the traveler speechless.
  10. Lalaji is a beautiful bay with the possibility of trekking and snorkeling. It is perfect for long swims and snorkeling thanks to its crystal clear water, and is ideal for adventurers eager to delve into the rainforest. A paradise for sunbathing or swimming.

What to do in the Andaman Islands: excursions and tours
The Andaman Islands are ideal for all those people looking for islands with an exotic charm, not yet excessively crowded by mass tourism, where it is possible to make excursions to enliven the relaxing days by the sea, with visits to national parks, trekking in the forests, diving in water and visits to national museums and important cities such as the capital of the federated state of the Andaman Islands, Port Blair.
Among the excursions and activities not to be missed we point out:

  • Visit to the Cellular Jail , the old prison now converted into a museum located in Port Blair, which offers a photographic exhibition of the island of the 30s and 40s and which lasts about 1 hour. The prison is also interesting because it represents the British colonial period, which here transferred political prisoners from the Indian continent, and being able to make them harmless.
  • Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park , a national park established in 1983 to protect marine life, such as corals and sea turtles that often nest in the area.

How much does a holiday in Andaman Islands cost
Prices, offers and advice

Generally a complete package has a price starting from € 2,300 per person , which varies according to the period and the number of people who will participate in the trip. In fact, there are tour operators that offer guided and group trips to the Andaman Islands, to discover the charm of the main points of the archipelago, while enjoying the long beaches of fine white sand with turquoise and crystalline waters and reducing the management costs of the guides and local transport.

  • Where to sleep: hotels and b & b from € 36.51 per room – see the offers
  • Low cost flights: starting from € 731.68 – look at the offers
  • Complete Package Flight + Hotel + Excursions : 11 days itinerary between Calcutta and the Andaman Islands

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