Andaman & Nicobar Islands

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Coral reefs, rainforest and white-sand beaches scattered across hundreds of islands in the Bay of Bengal.

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Port Blair

Havelock Island

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Radhanagar Beach

Cellular Jail

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Corbyn's Cove (Port Blair)

The closest beach to Port Blair, Corbyn's Cove is a coconut-palm-fringed crescent popular for a quick swim, water sports and easy island access. The best months to visit are roughly November to Fe…

Long Island (Andaman)

A remote, road-free island reached by ferry, Long Island has Lalaji Bay, jungle trails and no cars on it at all. The best months to visit are roughly November to February, when seas are calm and s…

Vijaynagar Beach (Neil)

On laid-back Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep), Vijaynagar is a calm, shallow beach lined with mahua trees, shallow a long way out, and an easy cycle at sunrise. The best months to visit are roughly Nov…

Food & cuisine

Signature dishes and local flavours to look for while exploring Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

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Macher Jhol (Bengali-style)

A light, turmeric-and-mustard fish curry made with local reef fish, brought by Andaman's Bengali resettlers.

Nicobari Chicken

A Nicobarese tribal dish of chicken slow-cooked in coconut milk with minimal spicing, prized for its mild flavour.

Andaman Crab Curry

Fresh-caught crab simmered in a tamarind-coconut gravy — the islands' most widely cited seafood dish.

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Radhanagar Beach (Havelock)

Regularly rated among Asia's best beaches, Radhanagar on Swaraj Dweep is a flawless arc of white sand, turquoise water and west-facing sunsets. The best months to visit are roughly November to Feb…

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Vijaynagar Beach (Neil)

On laid-back Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep), Vijaynagar is a calm, shallow beach lined with mahua trees, shallow a long way out, and an easy cycle at sunrise. The best months to visit are roughly Nov…

Adventure

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Elephant Beach (Havelock)

Reached by boat or a jungle trail on Swaraj Dweep, Elephant Beach is the Andamans' top spot for snorkelling, scuba diving and shallow-water coral. The best months to visit are roughly November to …

Hidden Gems

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Long Island (Andaman)

A remote, road-free island reached by ferry, Long Island has Lalaji Bay, jungle trails and no cars on it at all. The best months to visit are roughly November to February, when seas are calm and s…

Backpacker & Workation

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Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)

Havelock Island, officially Swaraj Dweep, is the most popular island in the Andamans and a tropical dream for young travellers — home to the famous Radhanagar Beach, scuba diving and powdery white …

Heritage

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Cellular Jail (Port Blair)

The Cellular Jail in Port Blair, known as Kala Pani, is a colonial-era prison built by the British between 1896 and 1906 to hold Indian freedom fighters in solitary confinement. Its original seven …