10-Day Nature Itinerary in Andaman

1. Day 1: Scuba Diving at Chidiya Tapu
   45 minutes (16 miles) from Port Blair

   Experience the vibrant marine life up close. Diving fee excluded.

2. Day 2: Trekking to the Limestone Caves in Baratang
   2 hours (60 miles) from Chidiya Tapu

   Explore natural limestone caves created by erosion through trekking in a dense forest. Entry fee not included.

3. Day 3: Visit Ross Island and Viper Island
   2 hours (25 miles) from Baratang

   Admire the British colonial architecture and ruins at Ross Island, followed by a visit to the ruins of the notorious Viper Island Jail.

4. Day 4: Watch the sunset at Radhanagar Beach
   3 hours (75 miles) from Viper Island

   Relax on the golden sands of one of the most beautiful beaches in Asia while enjoying a magnificent sunset.

5. Day 5: Take a Glass Bottom Boat Ride at Jolly Buoy Island
   2 hours (30 miles) from Radhanagar Beach

   Experience the enchanting underwater world through the glass bottom boat without getting wet.

6. Day 6: Visit the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park
   30 minutes (10 miles) from Jolly Buoy Island

   Discover multiple coral reefs and marine life species. The park is closed on Monday. Entrance fee not included.

7. Day 7: Bird Watching at Saddle Peak National Park
   4 hours (110 miles) from Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park

   Observe exotic birds and other endemic wildlife in the park's dense tropical forests. Entry fee not included.

8. Day 8: Kayaking at Havelock Island
   2.5 hours (70 miles) from Saddle Peak National Park

   Paddle and explore the serene coastline of Havelock Island. Kayaking fee excluded.

9. Day 9: Visit the Cellular Jail and Light and Sound Show
   4 hours (100 miles) from Havelock Island

   Discover the significance of India's freedom struggle and watch the light and sound show that relays the imprisonment experiences of Indian political prisoners in the jail. The Light and Sound show is closed on Monday. Entry fee not included.

10. Day 10: Coral Safari Semi-Submarine Tour
    20 minutes (5 miles) from Cellular Jail

    Experience the deeply rich marine life without diving through semi-submarine. Cost not included.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Scuba diving (3 hours, 2500 INR)
• Limestone Caves trekking (8-10 hours, 100 INR)
• Ross Island and Viper Island tour (4 hours, 2080 INR)
• Radhanagar Beach visit (2-3 hours, 500 INR)
• Glass Bottom Boat Ride (2-3 hours, 750 INR)
• Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park (3 hours, 50 INR)
• Bird Watching (5-6 hours, 50 INR)
• Kayaking (2 hours, 500 INR)
• Cellular Jail and Light and Sound Show (2-3 hours, 300 INR)
• Coral Safari Semi-Submarine tour (2-3 hours, 1850 INR)
Total Estimated Costs: 8235 INR per person

Useful Tips

For an extended trip to Andaman, add a visit to the Mount Harriet National Park, Barren Island Volcano, and Indira Point (Indian Islands' southernmost point). If you have limited time, consider skipping trekking or bird watching and choose one of the following activities: Snorkeling, Paddleboarding, or Elephant Beach trekking.