Arrive at Veer Savarkar International Airport or Phoenix Bay Jetty and transfer to your hotel — choose a beachfront property near Corbyn's Cove for easy access to sea views. Unpack, freshen up, and take a gentle stroll along Corbyn's Cove Beach to shake off travel fatigue while enjoying coconut vendors and local fishermen at work.
Have a leisurely lunch of fresh seafood or regional Andamanese specialties at a nearby restaurant like Anju Coco or New Lighthouse Restaurant, then return to the hotel for a relaxing swim or a short nap. If you're feeling energetic, visit the Anthropological Museum or the Fisheries Museum to get an intro to the islands' culture and marine life — both are compact and informative, perfect for a first-day orientation.
Head to the Cellular Jail grounds for an early evening walk to soak in the historic atmosphere, then enjoy the famous Light & Sound Show (check showtime and book tickets) to hear the moving stories of freedom fighters under atmospheric lighting. After the show, dine at a seafront cafe or back at your hotel — try local curries and a tropical fruit dessert while listening to the night surf.
After a relaxed first day, start today with a guided visit to the Cellular Jail complex — arrive early to tour the museum exhibits and the haunting prison wings while your guide recounts stories of the freedom fighters. Follow this with a short walk to the nearby Anthropological Museum (if you missed it yesterday) or the nearby Fisheries Jetty to watch local fishermen bring in their catch and taste fresh coconut water from a beachside vendor.
Enjoy a leisurely seafood lunch at New Lighthouse Restaurant or Anju Coco, sampling Andaman specialties like grilled kingfish or crab curry, then stroll to the nearby Chatham Saw Mill to see one of Asia’s oldest working sawmills and its colonial-era machinery. If time allows, relax at Corbyn's Cove Beach — rent a sun-lounger, take a swim, or try a short kayak session to unwind before the evening program.
Return to the Cellular Jail grounds for the evocative Light & Sound Show at dusk; arrive early to explore the memorial statuary and the illuminated façade as the narration brings the islands’ struggle for independence to life. After the show, dine at a seafront cafe such as Lighthouse Residency’s restaurant or SeaShell, enjoying fresh seafood and a set of tropical desserts while reflecting on the day’s history and the islands’ resilient spirit.
Start early from Port Blair’s Phoenix Bay Jetty and catch the government or private boat to Ross Island; wander the atmospheric colonial ruins, spot deer and peacocks roaming among broken fortifications, and visit the tiny museum and old church that tell the island’s British-era story. Enjoy a relaxed breakfast picnic or a coffee from the island canteen while taking in sweeping views of Port Blair harbour and the rusting relics swallowed by tropical greenery.
Take the short boat ride to North Bay for snorkeling or a glass-bottom boat trip—expect vivid coral gardens, colorful reef fish, and the chance to swim with schools of tropical fish (snorkel gear rentals and guides available on-site). After underwater time, return to North Bay jetty for a fresh seafood lunch at a nearby shack or at Marina Park Café in Port Blair, then stroll the Corbyn’s Cove stretch if you want a quick cooldown before heading back to town.
Back in Port Blair, relax at your hotel or visit the Fisheries Jetty to watch sunset activity as fishermen return with their catch, then head to the Cellular Jail memorial grounds if you’d like a quieter evening walk following yesterday’s Light & Sound experience. Finish with dinner at SeaShell or Anju Coco, sampling grilled kingfish or crab curry while reminiscing about the day’s marine encounters and the haunting beauty of Ross Island’s ruins.
Leave Port Blair very early (pre-dawn) and drive north through the scenic, tribal-inhabited stretch toward Baratang; stop at the limestone quarry checkpoint to complete permits and then take the short but atmospheric ferry across the mudflat to reach the mangrove boat launch. Glide through the dense mangrove creeks on a guided motorboat — watch for mudskippers and herons while your boatman explains the unique tidal ecosystem en route to the famous Limestone Caves.
Explore the surreal Limestone Caves on a guided walk, admiring dramatic stalactites and stalagmites illuminated by headlamps and learning about the cave’s geology from your guide; there’s usually a short walk on uneven grassland to reach the cave mouth so wear sturdy shoes. After the caves, enjoy a riverside lunch at a local dhaba or packed picnic, then visit the nearby Parrot Island viewpoint (timing allowing) to spot roosting birds before beginning the return trip to Baratang jetty.
Head back to Port Blair in the late afternoon, arriving by early evening — relax at your hotel and freshen up after the long day; if you’re not too tired, take a gentle stroll along Corbyn’s Cove or the Fisheries Jetty to watch the sunset and local fishermen sorting their catch. Finish with a comforting dinner at your hotel or SeaShell, reminiscing about the otherworldly caves and the mangrove boat cruise while sampling a hearty Andaman seafood curry.
Catch an early ferry from Port Blair’s Phoenix Bay Jetty to Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) and arrive at Kalapathar or Havelock jetty by mid-morning; grab a quick breakfast at a beachside café like Anju Coco Havelock or Full Moon Café before heading to Radhanagar Beach. Spend the morning wandering the powdery white sands, swimming in the clear shallows and taking photos from Sunset Point — the shoreline’s wide vista and coconut groves are a perfect, peaceful counterpoint to the busy mainland days.
After a relaxed beach morning, enjoy a seafood lunch at a local restaurant such as Something Different — A Beachside Cafe, then join a snorkeling trip from Radhanagar or Vijay Nagar jetty to explore nearby coral gardens at Elephant Beach or North Bay (guided snorkel and gear included). Expect colorful reef fish, shallow corals and calm snorkel conditions; if you prefer, opt for a glass-bottom boat ride for clear views without getting wet.
Return to Havelock jetty mid-to-late afternoon for a final stroll along the souvenir-lined main road and a coconut juice or local mango shake before boarding the ferry back to Port Blair; watch the island fade in the golden light as you reflect on the day. Back in Port Blair, freshen up at your hotel and enjoy a relaxed dinner at SeaShell or Lighthouse Residency’s restaurant, sharing highlights of Havelock’s beaches and underwater encounters while preparing for your departure day tomorrow.
Pack up after breakfast and squeeze in a gentle last walk along Corbyn's Cove Beach or a quick visit to the Fisheries Jetty to watch early-morning fishing activity and pick up a small jar of locally cured fish or smoked prawns as a foodie souvenir. If time allows, stop by the Cellular Jail complex one final time to visit the memorial and museum shop for books or postcards that capture the islands’ history before returning to the hotel to check out and settle transport arrangements to Veer Savarkar International Airport.
Depending on your flight time, enjoy a relaxed seafood lunch at New Lighthouse Restaurant or SeaShell near the waterfront, sampling one last plate of grilled kingfish or prawn curry while trading travel stories with fellow diners. Head back to the hotel to collect luggage and confirm your airport transfer (many hotels provide timely drop-offs); allow extra time for traffic and check-in formalities at the airport so you can leave Port Blair unhurried and stress-free.
If your flight departs later in the evening, spend any remaining hours browsing the souvenir stalls at Aberdeen Bazaar for handmade shell crafts, tropical spices and local jams, or sip coconut water at a roadside vendor as a final taste of the islands. Arrive at Veer Savarkar International Airport at least 90 minutes before departure, complete security and customs, and relax with views of the harbour as you say goodbye to the Andamans and the gentle rhythm of the sea.