Early morning flight from Delhi (DEL) to Veer Savarkar International Airport (IXZ), Port Blair; plan ~4–5 hours including time zone and boarding. Book a direct morning flight to maximise your first day.
Check into a centrally located Port Blair hotel (near Aberdeen/Goal Ghar) and rest after the flight; useful to reconfirm your Baratang day‑trip booking and collect permits or vouchers.
Have a relaxed seafood or local tiffin-style meal in Aberdeen Bazaar — try fresh fish curry and rice; good chance to sample local flavours and buy water/snacks for excursions.
Short drive (10–15 minutes) to this scenic shoreline for a relaxed walk, coconut-shaded beach views and introductory swim; beach is generally open from 6:00am to 6:00pm.
Visit the Cellular Jail complex and museum to understand Andaman’s colonial history. Museum open roughly 9:00am–4:30pm (verify seasonal timings); allow time to move to the Light & Sound show location.
Attend the iconic Light & Sound show (usually starts around 5:30–6:00pm) recounting freedom-fighter stories — book tickets in advance as seats can fill.
Very early coach/vehicle pickup from Port Blair for the Baratang trip (roads and permit process require an early start). The drive is ~3–4 hours each way over Narcondam Road; expect security/permit checks.
Transfer to a motorboat through dense mangrove creeks to reach the limestone caves area — the boat ride is scenic and a highlight; boats operate roughly 8:00am–4:00pm depending on tides.
Explore the famous Baratang limestone caves — carved stalactites and stalagmites in a compact cave chamber; this is the must-see you requested. Cave visit windows commonly run morning to mid-afternoon; a short walk & guided entry.
Baratang visits require forest/administrative permits and a guide; many operators run shared tours early in the morning — confirm permit inclusions and pickup times the day before.
Morning government/passenger ferry or private cruise to Havelock — crossings typically 1.5–3 hours depending on vessel. Book seats in advance (ferries can fill).
Check into your Havelock hotel or beach resort and enjoy a seaside breakfast; some ferries arrive earlier so you may have time to relax before exploring.
Take a short boat ride or trek to Elephant Beach for snorkelling and clear water; operators run trips roughly 8:00am–4:00pm — snorkel hire or guided snorkel is available.
Book a morning dive if certified or an introductory try-dive (PADI discover) — Havelock has calm dive sites with rich marine life; dive shops operate usually 7:00am–4:00pm.
Arrive at Bharatpur Beach for calm water snorkelling and shallow reef exploration; snorkel equipment hire available and operators run trips 8:00am–3:00pm.