Explore Andamans
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Description:
Exploring the attractive and pristine white beaches of Andaman (Neil and Havelock Islands), the crystal clear water, the history of Andamans is a perfect combination for a laid-back vacation. Andamans known for the islands of backwaters offers the adrenaline and thrill seekers the taste of water adventures like Scuba Diving, Sea Kart, Sea Walk, Snorkelling, Parasailing, Jet Skiing, Banana, Coral Safari Semi Submarine making their dream come true.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Chennai
Upon arrival at Chennai International Airport, you will be welcomed and transferred to the hotel to check in.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 2: Chennai
Breakfast at the hotel;
Morning at leisure on own;
Afternoon proceed to for the city tour of Chennai - You will than proceed to Mylapore, which was inhabited in the 16th century by the Portuguese; visit the Saint Thomas Church, named for the Christian disciple (“Doubting Thomas”) who lived and taught here in the first century. Later drive past visit to the Marina Beach, the second longest in the world, stretching for several miles. Your next stop would be the Fort St. George, which is presently, being used by the Tamil Nadu Government. Within the compound is a museum holding many remembrances of the East India Company and the British period. From the British hold of centre you will be driven to Egmore – which is the heart of city to visit the State Museum –which is spreading to an area of 16.25 acres of land.
Six independent buildings in this Museum campus have 46 galleries.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 3: Chennai-Kanchipuram – Chennai
Breakfast at the hotel;
Morning proceed to visit the Kanchipuram temples - Visit the Kailashnath temple & the Ekembareshwara Temple. Later witness the unique system of weavers make and sell
Kanchi saris which are the richest saris in India and certainly the most sought after.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 4: Chennai- Port Blair (By Flight)
Early morning transfer to airport for flight to Port Blair.
Depart by early morning flight of appx. 0500 hrs; and arrive Port Blair at appx. 0700 hrs;
Post Immigration formalities transfer to hotel. (Standard time of check-in at hotel is 12 hrs noon).
Rest of the day relax at the hotel or one can visit the Anthropological Museum which has interesting information on Andamans and Nicobar Islands as well as the artefacts and photographs of the indigenous tribes.
Alternatively, time permitting one can drive to the Wandoor Beach for Sunet. It’s a 45mins interesting drive, which is pass through the bustling market, the backwaters with anchored dhungis (small boats), and encounter the daily lives of the people. Later return to the hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 5: Port Blair – Havelock
Early morning depart to the Phenoix bay jetty to board the catamaran to Havelock. The journey to Havelock on the catamaran takes around 2 hrs 30 mins. On arrival proceed to hotel (30 mins drive). (check-in at hotel is 12 hrs noon)
Rest of the day relax at the hotel and enjoy the amenities at the hotel.
Optional - Evening proceed to Radhanagar Beach for sunset.
Return back to hotel to relax and unwind.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 6: Havelock
Breakfast at the hotel;
Full day on own to relax at the hotel or enjoy the Snorkelling and Scuba diving activity offered by the hotel on direct payment basis.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 7: Havelock
Breakfast at the hotel;
Full day to relax and to enjoy the activities offered by the hotel
Overnight: Hotel
Day 8: Havelock
Breakfast at the hotel;
Full day to relax and to enjoy the activities offered by the hotel
Overnight: Hotel
Day 9: Havelock - Port Blair
Breakfast at the hotel;
Full day to relax and to enjoy the activities offered by the hotel
Overnight: Hotel
Day 10: Port Blair –Chennai (By Domestic Flight) - Covelong
Early morning check out and transfer to airport for flight to Chennai.
Depart by early morning flight arriving Chennai by appx. 1000 hrs.
Arrive and proceed to Covelong. Arrive and check in to the hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure on own to enjoy the amenities at the hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 11: Covelong - Chennai
Breakfast at the hotel;
Morning proceed to visit the Shore temples.
Later return to the hotel and relax at the swimming pool.
Late evening transfer to Chennai International airport for flight to onward destination.
