Dates are flexible. This day-by-day plan is provisional until you choose exact travel dates.
Allow roughly 5–8 hours door to door from Kolkata to Port Blair, including the trip to the airport, check-in, the flight (and any connection), baggage collection and your transfer into town. Check your own flight timings before setting off; don’t count on a particular departure or nonstop service. From Veer Savarkar International Airport, a prepaid or app-arranged taxi to central Port Blair typically takes around 15–25 minutes, depending on traffic; leave a little slack for baggage and the airport taxi queue.
If your arrival leaves enough time, head to the Anthropological Museum at Middle Point for an introduction to the Indigenous cultures and history of the islands. Check its current hours before going: it generally closes for part of the day and may be shut on its weekly closing day or public holidays. Allow about an hour, and don’t make this a rushed stop if your flight is delayed.
From Middle Point, take a taxi or auto-rickshaw toward Marina Park and Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex at the Aberdeen Bazaar waterfront; allow roughly 10–15 minutes depending on traffic, then enjoy an easy 45-minute seaside stroll. Finish at Annapurna Cafeteria in Aberdeen Bazaar for a casual vegetarian dinner—budget about ₹200–400 per person. After a travel day, keep the evening unhurried and confirm the restaurant’s closing time locally.
Set aside about two hours for Cellular Jail National Memorial at Atlanta Point. The galleries and historic cells are best explored without rushing; check the current museum hours and weekly closure before you go, as schedules can change. Allow extra time for the entrance queue, and carry water—Port Blair’s heat can make the courtyard feel warmer than it looks.
Return to Cellular Jail for the Light and Sound Show if it is operating that day. Show times, language options and ticket availability vary, so confirm the schedule and book ahead where possible; arrive early to clear entry and find your seat. Leave a gap after the show before heading into town, especially if it ends during the evening traffic peak.
Spend about an hour browsing Aberdeen Bazaar, Port Blair’s central shopping area, and picking up local snacks. One practical caveat: many shops may be closing by the time an evening show finishes, so check their hours and keep this to a relaxed browse rather than counting on every shop being open. Finish at New Lighthouse Restaurant in the bazaar for seafood or Indian dishes; budget roughly ₹500–1,000 per person. A short auto-rickshaw ride or taxi connects the jail and bazaar—agree the fare before setting off, or confirm the meter.
Head to Haddo Wharf for your pre-booked ferry; allow time for the road transfer from your Port Blair hotel, and arrive at least 60–90 minutes before sailing for check-in. The crossing takes roughly 2–3 hours, but schedules can shift with sea conditions, so check with the operator the evening before and keep some slack in your plans. Fares vary by operator and seat class; book ahead, especially in busy periods. This day’s plan works best with an overnight stay on the island, since the last sailing back may not leave enough time for both beaches and dinner.
From the ferry jetty, arrange a taxi or a scooter if you’re experienced and comfortable riding locally; allow roughly 30–45 minutes to reach Radhanagar Beach. Spend about two hours here, keeping an eye on the sea and local swimming guidance. Then continue to Kalapathar Beach on the island’s eastern side for a quieter hour of coastal views and a walk. A hired vehicle is the simplest way to link the two stops; agree on the fare and return arrangements before setting off. Carry water and sun protection, as services around the beaches are limited.
Head back toward Govind Nagar for dinner at a well-reviewed local restaurant; expect roughly ₹400–900 per person, depending on your order. Check closing time and transport back to your accommodation before settling in, as options can thin out later in the evening. Keep your onward ferry ticket for Day 4 confirmed in advance, and recheck the sailing with the operator in case weather affects the schedule.
Take your pre-booked ferry from Swaraj Dweep to Haddo Wharf. The crossing is usually about 2–3 hours; allow another 60–90 minutes for check-in and getting to the terminal, and keep the day flexible for weather or timetable changes. Once ashore, arrange a taxi for Chidiya Tapu rather than relying on local buses for this outing; the drive south takes around 45–60 minutes each way.
Spend about 2–3 hours at Chidiya Tapu for the coastal views and birdlife, leaving time for the return drive. Then head to the Forest Museum on Chatham Island for around an hour of exhibits on forestry and timber history. Check its current opening hours before setting out: if your ferry arrives late or the museum is closed, this schedule may not fit, so prioritise the visit while it is open and keep the rest of the afternoon unhurried. Budget roughly ₹1,500–3,000 for a hired car or taxi for the outing, depending on the vehicle and waiting time; confirm the fare with the driver first.
Wind down over dinner at Icy Spicy in Junglighat, which serves Indian and Chinese dishes; allow about ₹400–800 per person. If the ferry or road timings run late, call ahead to check the restaurant’s hours and availability rather than counting on a fixed arrival time.
Take a short, roughly 45-minute walk around the lake at Gandhi Park, a pleasant way to enjoy a quiet last morning in town. Then head to Samudrika Naval Marine Museum in Delanipur for about 1–1.5 hours among exhibits on marine life and island ecology. Check its current opening hours and any weekly closure before setting out; if your flight is early, these stops only work if you have enough time before airport check-in.
Pause at a café near Delanipur after the museum; allow roughly ₹200–500 per person. Keep the meal flexible around your flight rather than letting it squeeze your airport buffer. From town, allow about 15–30 minutes by taxi or auto-rickshaw to Veer Savarkar International Airport, depending on traffic.
Allow roughly 5–8 hours door to door for the return to Kolkata, including the transfer to the airport, check-in and security, the flight and any connection, baggage collection, and onward travel from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport. Work backward from your confirmed flight time and reach the airport with the airline’s recommended domestic check-in buffer; if your flight doesn’t leave late enough for both morning visits and a relaxed meal, prioritize getting to the airport on time.
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