Dates are flexible. This day-by-day plan is provisional until you choose exact travel dates.
From Veer Savarkar International Airport, allow roughly 30–60 minutes by taxi or pre-arranged hotel pickup to reach your Port Blair hotel; traffic and your hotel’s location can affect the journey. Check in, hydrate and take a breather before heading out—there’s no need to turn arrival day into a race.
Take an easy waterfront walk at Marina Park in the Aberdeen area, allowing about 45 minutes. It’s a relaxed first look at the harbour; check locally for current access or opening hours, which can vary. From there, continue to Aberdeen Bazaar for about an hour of browsing. The central market is liveliest later in the day, though individual shop hours vary, so don’t leave a particular purchase until closing time.
Finish at Annapurna Cafeteria, a convenient vegetarian option in the Aberdeen area. Budget around ₹200–₹500 per person and allow about an hour. If you’re walking from the bazaar, ask for directions at your hotel or use a short auto-rickshaw ride; confirm the restaurant’s hours when you arrive, as schedules can change.
Start at the Anthropological Museum on MG Road when it opens; allow 1–1½ hours for its exhibits on the Indigenous communities of the islands. It is commonly open in the morning and afternoon, with a midday break, but hours and weekly closures can change—check locally before setting out. Take an auto-rickshaw or taxi to Samudrika Naval Marine Museum in Haddo next (roughly 15–25 minutes, depending on traffic). Give its marine-life and ecology displays another 1–1½ hours; confirm opening hours there too, as it may close for a midday break.
Head back towards central Port Blair for lunch at New Lighthouse Restaurant, a popular stop for seafood and Indian dishes; budget about ₹500–₹1,000 per person and allow 1–1½ hours. Then go to Cellular Jail National Memorial, leaving time for entry checks and a proper visit to the prison. The evening light-and-sound show needs a separate ticket and is subject to availability, so check the day’s show schedule and secure tickets in advance if possible. Build your afternoon around the confirmed show time rather than assuming you can arrive and get a seat; if the timing doesn’t work, visit the memorial during its daytime opening hours and treat the show as an extra only if tickets are available.
The ferry and transfers will take roughly 4–5 hours door to door, so keep the morning clear and plan for an unhurried arrival. Book ahead through the DSS portal or a private operator, and reconfirm the sailing schedule before you leave; sea conditions can affect timings. Once on Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island), head to your hotel around Govind Nagar and leave 1–2 hours to check in, freshen up and rest—especially if the crossing or island transfer runs late.
When you’re ready, walk or take a short local ride to Govind Nagar Beach for a gentle first swim or a relaxed shoreline walk. Give yourself about 1–1½ hours, and check the water and current conditions before swimming; follow any local safety advice.
Settle in for dinner at Something Different – A Beachside Café in Govind Nagar. Allow around 1–1½ hours, with meals typically costing ₹500–₹1,000 per person. It’s a good first-night plan: no long transfer, and plenty of flexibility if the ferry day takes more out of you than expected.
Take a taxi or auto-rickshaw from your accommodation to Radhanagar Beach; from the main Govind Nagar area, the drive is roughly 25–35 minutes each way, depending on traffic and your starting point. Agree on the fare and return pickup before you set off, or arrange a scooter if you’re comfortable riding. There’s no need to rush through several stops today: give the beach a few hours to enjoy at an easy pace.
Bring drinking water, sun protection and a towel, and check local advice before swimming—conditions and safe areas can change. Stay for sunset if the weather cooperates; it’s a popular time to visit, so allow a little extra time for the return ride. Food options near the beach may be limited or variable, so have a proper meal before you go or bring a small snack, and carry some cash.
Keep the morning for the Swaraj Dweep–Port Blair crossing: allow 4–5 hours door to door for the transfer to the jetty, check-in, sailing and onward ride from Haddo Wharf. Book ahead through the Directorate of Shipping Services (DSS) or a private operator such as Makruzz or Nautika, and reconfirm the schedule—sea conditions can cause changes. Private fares are typically around ₹1,500–₹3,000 one way; government services are usually cheaper but depend on availability. If you have an onward flight, leave a generous buffer and don’t count on fitting in sightseeing before it.
If your arrival time allows, take a taxi from Haddo Wharf to Chatham Saw Mill on Chatham Island; allow about an hour to visit, but check current access and timings locally before setting out. Then head into central Port Blair for around 45 minutes at Sagarika Government Emporium, a convenient place to browse island-made handicrafts and souvenirs. A taxi between stops is simplest; confirm the fare before you ride.
Finish at Icy Spicy in central Port Blair for Indian and local-style dishes; budget roughly ₹300–₹700 per person and allow about an hour. Keep this stop only if your ferry arrival and flight schedule leave comfortable time—skip it rather than risk a tight airport transfer.
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