Visit the Cellular Jail museum and galleries to learn the Andaman freedom-history — the museum opens 09:00–16:30 and gives essential historical context to the islands.
Take the public boat from Phoenix Bay to Ross Island to explore evocative colonial ruins, shaded paths and resident deer; boats usually operate 09:00–15:00 (round-trip 1.5–2h including transfer).
Enjoy a relaxed seafood thali or vegetarian rice meals near Aberdeen Bazaar; many restaurants serve lunch 11:00–15:00 and are convenient for shopping afterwards.
Choose the Anthropological Museum (09:00–17:00) for tribal culture exhibits, or Corbyn’s Cove Beach for an easy coastal walk and coconut-shaded sunset spot depending on energy.
Attend the Cellular Jail Light & Sound show (usually 18:00–19:00) which dramatizes the freedom struggle; pre-book tickets for a good seat and audio guide if available.
Dine on fresh catch or simple island-style meals; restaurants typically open late into the evening (21:00–22:00), so relax and rest up before the long drive north tomorrow.
Depart very early by road for Diglipur; the drive to Diglipur (North Andaman) is long (approx 6.5–8.0 hours depending on stops and road conditions) so an early start maximises daylight for activities.
Have a simple local lunch of fish curry and rice or veg thali at a well-reviewed Diglipur restaurant; options are basic but fresh and open through the afternoon.
Visit the Saddle Peak area (Andaman’s highest point) for a short look or easy forest walk and then Kalipur Beach for dramatic basalt cliffs and quiet tide-pool exploration; trails best visited 14:30–17:00 before dusk.
Board an early speedboat from Kalipur/Diglipur to Ross & Smith Islands — visiting windows depend on tide (best early morning for the sandbar), and most trips leave 05:30–08:30; carry permits, sunscreen and water.
Walk the famous white sandbar that connects Ross and Smith at low tide, snorkel in clear shallow pools and photograph the extraordinary twin-island vista — typically a 1.5–2 hour on-site experience.
If you missed anything, take a short shore walk or visit local viewpoints around Diglipur to photograph the islands from land—good for low-effort exploration before the long return south.
Begin the southbound drive to Port Blair (approx 6.5–8 hours). Expect stops for tea and road checkpoints; aim to arrive by late evening to catch the Havelock ferry the next morning.
Catch an early government/private ferry from Phoenix/Netaji Jetty to Havelock; ferries typically operate 06:00–14:00 and the crossing takes 1.5–3 hours depending on vessel type.
Visit Kalapathar Beach for quiet walks among basalt boulders and calm swimming spots — a less touristy start to Havelock and ideal for morning light photography.
Enjoy lunch at a beachfront café or small restaurant on the way to Radhanagar; fresh seafood and island salads are local highlights (most open 11:00–15:00).
Spend a leisurely afternoon at the famous Radhanagar Beach — great for swimming, sunbathing and long beach walks; the park area is open roughly 06:00–18:00.
Dine at a popular Havelock restaurant (seafood grill or cafe); many places stay open until 21:00–22:00 but confirm closing times as some vary seasonally.
Take a short boat from Havelock to Elephant Beach for snorkelling or a discover-scuba session; boats and dive shops operate mainly in the morning (08:00–13:00) when visibility is best.
Return to Havelock for a quick lunch near the jetty, allowing time to catch a ferry to Neil in the early afternoon — pack snacks if schedules are tight.
Take the inter-island ferry from Havelock to Neil (approx 45–75 minutes); ferries run several times daily but book ahead and reconfirm times the day before.
Explore Laxmanpur Beach and the Natural Bridge rock formation — quieter than Havelock and excellent for tide-pool exploration and dramatic coastline photos, best visited in the afternoon and early evening.
Catch the evening ferry back to Port Blair (direct or via Havelock depending on schedule); ferry times vary so confirm ahead — aim to arrive Port Blair by late evening for onward flights or next-day departures.
Late dinner in Port Blair and prepare for departure. If you have an early flight the next morning, arrange airport transfer and check-in times tonight.