Arrive at Veer Savarkar Airport/Port Blair Harbour, transfer to a budget hotel and check in. Book 3 budget rooms total — estimate given — and confirm 48+ hours ahead for pure Jain meals (no onion/garlic, no root vegetables if requested).
Breakfast at the hotel (7:30–10:00am) — request a pure Jain breakfast like plain idli/dosa without onion/garlic or a Jain poha/khichdi; most hotels will prepare on prior notice.
Visit the Cellular Jail complex and museum to learn colonial history; the museum and grounds are open roughly 9:00am–5:00pm. It's a compact, educational stop ideal for a first-day orientation.
Have a Jain-friendly lunch arranged by your hotel (many budget hotels will deliver a Jain thali or packed lunch if requested 24–48 hours ahead), convenient before afternoon sightseeing.
Short drive to Corbyn's Cove (open sunrise–sunset) for an easy beach walk and nearby local market for snacks; good low-energy afternoon activity after travel.
Return to hotel to rest and reconfirm the next 3 nights' Jain meal requirements with reception — explicitly request no onion/garlic and list foods to avoid to ensure correct preparation.
Attend the iconic light & sound show at Cellular Jail (usually starts at 5:30pm; confirm season schedule when booking). The show runs ~45–60 minutes and is a must-see historical presentation.
Dinner at your hotel with a prepared pure Jain meal (dal, rice, vegetable curry prepared Jain-style). If you prefer eating out, ask the hotel to pre-check a vegetarian restaurant that can follow Jain rules.
Checkout and transfer to Phoenix/Veer Savarkar jetty for the morning ferry to Havelock (Swaraj Dweep). Fast ferries depart early (6:30–8:00am); book tickets in advance.
Check in to a budget hotel/guesthouse in Havelock (request 3 rooms; confirm Jain meals). Enjoy hotel breakfast or a pre-arranged Jain box that the hotel can provide (most properties will accommodate with notice).
Visit Radhanagar Beach (open sunrise–sunset), famed for white sand and clear water — perfect for relaxing, swimming and family photos. Plan to arrive before noon to avoid crowds.
Lunch at your hotel or a nearby café; ask for a Jain-friendly meal (rice, sabzi cooked without root veggies, roti, dal). Havelock hotels and main restaurants typically accept special dietary requests if given time.
Dinner in your Havelock hotel prepared as a pure Jain meal (confirm spices and ingredients beforehand). Some island restaurants may also prepare Jain dishes on pre-request.
Boat or trek to Elephant Beach; snorkeling and glass-bottom boat trips usually run in morning sessions (approx 8:30am–11:30am). Snorkeling reveals coral and reef fish; choose snorkeling if you prefer a shallower, family-friendly water activity.
Lunch back at hotel or at a beach café that can prepare simple Jain dishes if pre-notified; many cafés can do rice, dal and plain vegetables without onion/garlic.
Relax at the hotel or do a guided sea-kayaking session (rental and guide available; open afternoons). Kayaking is family-friendly and offered on calm days.
Early hotel breakfast or a Jain packed breakfast from the hotel to suit the 2–3 hour inter-island ferry schedule; check-out and transfer to the Havelock jetty.
Take the morning ferry to Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep); duration about 1–1.5 hours depending on service. Ferries are regular but confirm times in advance.
Check in to a budget guesthouse on Neil (3 rooms) and head to Laxmanpur beach/natural rock formations — the sunset point and natural bridge are highlights and open during daylight hours.
Visit Bharatpur Beach for calm waters and good shallow snorkeling spots accessible from shore (open daytime). Good for relaxed swimming and easy family snorkeling.
Board the morning ferry back to Port Blair. Journey time ~2.5–3 hours depending on service. Arriving midday lets you squeeze in Ross Island or light sightseeing.
Check in again at a budget Port Blair hotel (if needed) and take a Jain lunch arranged by the hotel. Confirm onward transfer times to the airport/harbour for departure day.
Take an afternoon boat to Ross Island (boats typically run 9:00am–3:00pm); the island offers ruins, deer and colonial-era remains — a gentle, short visit for families.
Return to Port Blair for souvenir shopping at the Aberdeen Bazaar or relax at the hotel. Use this time to reconfirm departure logistics and any last Jain meal needs.
If departing today, transfer to the airport/harbour per your flight/ship schedule. If you were asking about Nicobar Islands, see the permit guidance below (Nicobar is restricted).
Important: Nicobar Islands (Great Nicobar et al.) are restricted for general tourism. Indian and foreign visitors typically need special permits from the Andaman & Nicobar Administration; processing can take several weeks and approvals are selective. For most families, Nicobar travel is not feasible on a short trip.
Step 1: Contact the District Collector / Andaman & Nicobar Administration well in advance (30+ days). Step 2: Provide IDs, itinerary, purpose, and guest details. Step 3: Await police clearance and special permissions — note that foreign nationals face stricter limits. If denied, consider alternatives like Little Andaman or Baratang.
If Nicobar is not allowed, recommend Little Andaman (for waterfalls & surfing) or Baratang (mangrove creeks and limestone caves); both require early planning and a full-day drive/boat for Baratang (open daylight hours, road permit advisable).
Before leaving, confirm any remaining hotel bookings (3 rooms) and verify each hotel/guesthouse will prepare pure Jain meals for your dates — recommend sending a written menu request 48+ hours ahead to avoid mistakes.