Andaman Tourism Opens: The Andaman & Nicobar administration has announced that all tourist spots in the South Andaman district will be opened for tourism activities with immediate effect 8 Feb 2022.
The tourists are allowed to visit Baratang/North & Middle Andaman on production of double dose covid certificate/ All other passengers viz. unvaccinated and partially vaccinated passengers (those who have taken only 1S1 dose of COVID vaccine) shall have to produce RT-PCR negative test report
General Guidelines defined for traveling to Andaman Islands during COVID :
What are the guidelines for testing for tourists coming to Andaman after August 03 2021?
On arrival at Port Blair :
1. The tourists need to carry COVID-19 negative test report from mainland based 1CMR approved lab using Reverse Transcriptase-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RTPCR). However, the sample for RTPCR test should have been taken within 48 hours prior to starting the journey from the origin station. (For e.g. if the tourist takes a flight from Delhi at 0600 hrs. on 1st September, 2021, the sample for RTPCR test should have been taken not before 0600 hrs. on 30th August, 2021).
2. The tourists/visitors on arrival at Port Blair airport have to undergo mandatory Covid-19 screening with RTPCR test free of cost. Thereafter the tourists/visitors are allowed to move to their respective hotels. However, they will have to be under quarantine at Port Blair in their hotel rooms until the result of RTPCR tests are received. In case of RTPCR positive test results, the tourists/visitors shall remain in
institutional quarantine in hotels notified by the Hoteliers Association in consent with the A&N Administration, on rates as specified or to the designated hospital/ Covid-19 care centre on case-to-case basis.
3. Tourists may also have to undergo random Rapid Antigen Test conducted from time to time on payment basis as prescribed by A8N Administration.
What if the tourists test positive after arriving at the Andaman Islands?
If the tourists tests positive during their stay in the Islands, he/she will need to undergo institutional isolation as per existing health protocols. The
cost of such isolation for govt. facility will be paid by the tourists as fixed by the administration from time to time.
If the patient wants to stay at hotels, he/she can stay in the hotels if all the conditions below are met:
a) Patients are not symptomatic and not more than 60 years old.
b) Request/ undertaking is made by patient in writing.
c)lf allowed by doctors.
Hotels will make necessary arrangements to designate a part of their rooms for institutional isolation for this purpose.
No doubt Chennai has many lovely beaches such as Marina Beach, Besant Nagar Beach, Breezy Beach, etc. to name a few. But the natural charisma of the beaches of the Andaman Islands is outstanding. In India, this union territory is counted among the most stunning destinations. If you are based in Chennai, then plan a trip to the Andamans to experience the best of an exotic holiday.
Read this blog to know the cost of visiting the Andaman Islands from Chennai.
There are two ways by which you can reach the capital town of the Andamans when travelling from Chennai—via air and water. Let’s explore each option below:
If you are travelling to the Andamans Islands from Chennai, then you should know in advance that it is going to be a very smooth journey. There are daily direct flights from Chennai to Port Blair, the capital city of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
There is only one airport in the Andamans—Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair. It takes nearly 1 hour 50 minutes to reach there from Chennai. The round trip costs approximately Rs.6,000. Flights are faster and more comfortable. Thus, it is a preferred option.
Pro travel tip- Taking an early morning flight will help you in utilising the rest of the day.
You can also reach Port Blair by sailing from the ports of Chennai. Operated by the Indian government, the voyage via these ships takes nearly three to four days (50-60 hours). Haddo Wharf is the main seaport in the town. Three to four sailings take place from Chennai every month.
You should know in advance that these passenger ships are not cruise liners and thus, do not have entertainment and food options. Moreover, booking can only be done from the shipping corporation office in Chennai. The booking process is quite time-consuming.
Online booking is not available. Ships are cheaper but general passenger ships are more troublesome. If you are travelling between May and October, then seasickness is also common. However, if you want to experience a voyage amidst the blue sea, then we recommend a ship journey. It is an unusual adventure in itself.
The Andaman Islands are a paradise on earth that is snuggled in the Indian Ocean. The region is known for its amazingly pristine beaches as well as a colonial past. The Andamans flaunt as many as 572 islands, out of which only a few are inhabited. Here, apart from knowing about the historical events, you will also see a fair share of nature and beauty.
Some of the bestselling Andaman Islands holiday packages from Chennai are mentioned below. You can choose any one as per your convenience and preference.
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