Begin with the New Delhi–Port Blair flight, allowing 8–10 hours door-to-door: reach the Delhi airport about two hours before departure, then budget for the flight, baggage collection, and the transfer to your hotel near Aberdeen Bazaar or Atlanta Point. Confirm the final flight timing and baggage allowance before leaving; Veer Savarkar International Airport is close to central Port Blair, but hotel transfers can still take 20–40 minutes depending on traffic. After check-in, keep the afternoon unhurried and head first to Cellular Jail National Memorial at Atlanta Point. Allow around 1.5 hours for the prison blocks, museum galleries, and courtyards. Entry is modestly priced, but check the current ticketing and evening light-and-sound show schedule in advance—do not assume a same-day slot, especially in January.
From the jail, walk or take an auto-rickshaw to the Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex, roughly 5–10 minutes away depending on traffic. Spend about 45 minutes along the Aberdeen waterfront, where the harbor, boats, and small islands make a pleasant first introduction to the Andamans; sunset is usually the nicest time, though visibility depends on cloud cover. Autos are convenient for short trips, while app-based taxis may be limited, so agree on the fare before setting off. For dinner, continue to Ananda Restaurant in Aberdeen Bazaar, generally a short auto ride from the waterfront. Allow about an hour and budget ₹400–800 per person for seafood or North Indian dishes. It is a good first-night choice, but order seafood only if the kitchen confirms it is fresh; January is busy, so arriving slightly early helps avoid a wait.
Start around 8:30–9:00 AM with an auto-rickshaw or cab to Chatham Saw Mill on Chatham Island. The ride from central Port Blair generally takes 15–25 minutes, depending on traffic and the bridge approach. Allow about an hour for the historic mill and its small museum; entry is usually inexpensive, but operating days and visiting hours can change, so confirm locally before setting out. Wear covered shoes, as this is a working industrial heritage site rather than a polished museum.
Continue by cab towards Samudrika Naval Marine Museum in Delanipur, allowing roughly 15–20 minutes between the two sites. Spend about an hour with the coral, shells, fish displays, and island ecology exhibits. The museum is commonly visited during daytime hours, but verify the day’s opening status at your hotel or with the driver, particularly around government holidays. Short auto rides are easy here, though a cab hired for several hours—roughly ₹800–1,500 depending on vehicle and negotiation—will make the sequence more comfortable.
From Delanipur, head to the Anthropological Museum at Middle Point, usually a 10–15-minute drive. Allow an hour and approach the exhibits thoughtfully: they cover the Indigenous communities and colonial-era history of the Andaman Islands, and photography or display access may be restricted in parts of the museum. Afterward, take a short ride to New Lighthouse Restaurant in Aberdeen Bazaar for lunch. Budget approximately ₹400–900 per person and allow 1¼ hours; seafood and local-style preparations are the natural choice, though service can be leisurely. Ask about the day’s fresh catch rather than ordering only from the standard menu.
Leave the bazaar by about 3:30–4:00 PM for Corbyn’s Cove Beach, south of central Port Blair. The drive generally takes 20–30 minutes, and a one-way auto or cab is preferable to relying on a return ride after sunset. Spend around 1½ hours by the water, with time for a swim only in clearly designated and calm areas; conditions, safety advice, and water activities can change with weather. The beach is best treated as a relaxed final stop rather than a guaranteed sunset viewpoint—cloud cover and seasonal timing vary. Carry modest cash, water, sun protection, and a change of clothes, and arrange your return to Aberdeen Bazaar before it gets dark, when transport becomes less predictable.
Take your reserved morning ferry from Phoenix Bay Jetty to Swaraj Dweep (Havelock), allowing 4–5 hours door-to-door for the transfer, including check-in, security, the sailing, baggage collection, and your onward hotel transfer. Arrive at the jetty 60–90 minutes early with your booking reference and photo ID; ferry timings can shift with sea conditions, so keep the afternoon flexible. On arrival, an auto-rickshaw or pre-arranged hotel taxi will usually take 20–40 minutes to the main accommodation areas around Govind Nagar or Vijay Nagar. Have a quick lunch and leave your bags before heading out.
Travel east by hired scooter, auto-rickshaw, or taxi to Kalapathar Beach, roughly 25–35 minutes from the central settlement. The beach is best enjoyed slowly: follow the forest-edged coastal stretch, pause beneath the palms, and look for the distinctive dark rocks contrasting with the pale sand. Allow about 1½ hours, but avoid swimming near rocky sections or when the tide and waves are strong. Carry water, sun protection, and cash, as facilities here are limited; scooter rentals commonly cost around ₹400–700 per day, while a local auto or taxi for the outing should be agreed in advance.
Continue along the eastern coast to Vijaynagar Beach, where the atmosphere is quieter and the shoreline makes a pleasant one-hour walk as the light softens. It is a good place to slow down after the ferry rather than add another major sightseeing stop; check the return transport before sunset, since autos and taxis become less frequent away from the main road. Finish at Full Moon Café near Govind Nagar for dinner, allowing around 1¼ hours. Expect approximately ₹500–1,000 per person for vegetarian dishes and seafood. Ask about preparation time for seafood, and keep a little flexibility because island restaurants may serve more slowly during busy evenings.
Start early for Elephant Beach, ideally around 7:00–7:30 AM. From the resort area, take a local auto or taxi to the boat point; the transfer usually takes 20–30 minutes, followed by the boat ride. Allow roughly three hours at the beach for snorkeling or a glass-bottom boat trip. Boat departures and water activities are weather- and sea-condition dependent, so confirm the previous evening and carry cash, dry clothes, reef-safe sunscreen, and a waterproof phone pouch. Expect approximately ₹1,000–2,500 per person depending on the boat and activities.
Return toward Govind Nagar Beach for an easy hour by the water. It is a good place to slow down rather than add another excursion—swim only where local staff indicate it is safe, as currents can change. From there, continue by auto or taxi to Barefoot at Havelock in Vijay Nagar, allowing around 20–30 minutes depending on your starting point. Set aside about 1.5 hours for a relaxed drink or meal in its forested beachfront setting; budget roughly ₹800–1,500 per person. Call ahead if you are visiting for a full meal, since resort dining can have limited seating and service may be unhurried.
After dinner, take a quiet Swaraj Dweep night-sky walk near your resort, keeping it to the shoreline or paths approved by your accommodation. A guided 45-minute walk is preferable if available; otherwise, use a dim red light, avoid flash photography and do not disturb nesting areas or wildlife. Keep the walk low-key—cloud cover and the bright moon can affect stargazing—and return before the beach access closes.
Take the earliest confirmed direct ferry from Swaraj Dweep Jetty to Shaheed Dweep, allowing 4–5 hours door-to-door for jetty check-in, the 1.5–2.5-hour sailing, baggage collection, and transfer to your accommodation. Arrive at the jetty 60–90 minutes before departure; ferry timings and routes can change with weather, so reserve tickets in advance and recheck the schedule the evening before. On arrival, Bharatpur Beach is close to the jetty—usually a short auto-rickshaw ride or walk depending on your luggage and hotel location. Spend about two relaxed hours swimming, snorkeling, or taking a glass-bottom boat, but choose activities according to the tide and sea conditions. Keep cash handy for local autos and beach operators.
After lunch near the Shaheed Dweep market, take an auto-rickshaw toward the southern coast for Natural Bridge. The coastal walk takes roughly 1.5 hours and involves uneven rocks, so wear shoes with a good grip and carry water; avoid attempting the final sections in rough seas. Plan this visit around a suitable low tide—ask your hotel or boat operator for the day’s tide timing before setting out. The exposed shoreline is especially pleasant when the sun begins to soften, but leave enough time to return before dark, as lighting and mobile coverage can be limited.
Return to the market area and have an uncomplicated dinner at Blue Sea Restaurant, a practical local choice for seafood and Indian dishes. Budget approximately ₹300–700 per person, with preparation times sometimes longer during the dinner rush. Keep the evening easy after the ferry and coastal walk: Shaheed Dweep is best enjoyed at an unhurried pace, and tomorrow’s plans will be more comfortable if you arrange any onward transport or activity confirmations tonight.
Start early at Laxmanpur Beach 1, when the western shore is quiet and the light is soft. From your accommodation, take an auto-rickshaw or pre-arranged scooter—allow roughly 15–25 minutes depending on where you are staying. Spend about 1½ hours walking along the broad beach, enjoying the open views and looking for the day’s changing tide line. Carry drinking water, sandals, and sun protection; there is limited shade once you move away from the access points.
Continue to Laxmanpur Beach 2, a smaller and more rugged stretch of coast nearby. Allow about an hour here, with time for the nearby snorkeling area only if local operators confirm that the tide, visibility, and sea conditions are suitable. Do not enter the water around exposed rocks or strong currents, and avoid booking a rushed activity if the sea is unsettled. A scooter is the easiest way to connect the western beaches, though autos can be arranged through your accommodation.
After lunch and a slower break, head across the island to Sitapur Beach on the southeastern coast. The journey usually takes around 20–30 minutes by scooter or auto-rickshaw. Set aside about 1½ hours to relax along the quieter shoreline and appreciate its sunrise-facing setting; by afternoon, it is better suited to an unhurried coastal visit than to swimming. Ask your driver to wait or agree on a return time, as transport is less readily available here than around the jetty market. Keep the afternoon flexible for weather and tide conditions.
Return toward the Shaheed Dweep jetty market for dinner at a well-reviewed local seafood restaurant, choosing a family-run place with good same-day turnover. Ask what was landed locally that day—fish curry, grilled fish, prawns, and crab are common choices—and confirm the price before ordering, particularly for seafood sold by weight. Expect approximately ₹300–700 per person, with service often slower than in resort restaurants, so allow a full hour. The market area is convenient for a final stroll and for arranging an auto back to your accommodation; carry some cash because smaller eateries may not reliably accept digital payments.
Take the earliest confirmed ferry from Shaheed Dweep Jetty to Phoenix Bay Jetty, keeping luggage packed and arriving 60–90 minutes before check-in. Although the sailing itself is usually around 1½–2½ hours, allow 5–6 hours door-to-door for jetty transfers, security, baggage collection, and the ride to your Port Blair hotel. After dropping bags, take an auto-rickshaw or cab toward the waterfront for the Japanese Bunkers. This short stop takes about 30 minutes; the wartime concrete remains are modest but atmospheric, especially with a little local context from your driver.
Continue to Fisheries Museum in Aberdeen, allowing roughly an hour to see its marine specimens and displays on Andaman’s coastal ecology. Check the current opening schedule before setting out, as museum hours can change and occasional closures are possible; keep a little flexibility after the ferry. From there, a short auto-rickshaw ride to Gandhi Park in Middle Point brings you to an easy one-hour walk among gardens and waterfront viewpoints. This is a good place not to rush—Port Blair’s central area is more enjoyable when you leave time for a coconut drink, small shops, or an unplanned pause.
For dinner, head to Hotel Sentinel Restaurant in Phoenix Bay, usually a 10–15-minute auto-rickshaw ride from Gandhi Park, depending on traffic. Reserve or call ahead if possible, particularly during the January high season, and budget approximately ₹700–1,500 per person for a relaxed meal. Finish early enough to return to your hotel, organise passports and ferry or flight documents, and keep luggage ready for tomorrow’s departure; confirm the next day’s airport transfer and allow at least two hours before your flight’s scheduled departure.
Keep the morning simple and leave Port Blair after breakfast, allowing your hotel’s checkout process, luggage loading, and the transfer to Veer Savarkar International Airport. From central areas such as Aberdeen Bazaar or Atlanta Point, a taxi usually takes about 15–30 minutes, though traffic near the airport approach can add time. Aim to arrive around two hours before your domestic departure; keep identification and booking details handy, and remember that check-in and security queues can be slower during the winter travel season.
Take your confirmed flight from Veer Savarkar International Airport to New Delhi. The flight time is only part of the journey, so allow roughly 4–6 hours door-to-door from hotel departure to baggage collection at Indira Gandhi International Airport. Do not plan a sightseeing stop in Port Blair before leaving unless your flight is unusually late in the day—airport check-in, security, and possible schedule changes make a relaxed departure more sensible. On arrival in New Delhi, collect your bags and use a prepaid taxi, app cab, or the Airport Express Metro if your final accommodation is convenient to its route.
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