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.
If you are from Mumbai, then you already must have been to the most famous beaches of the city—Juhu Beach, Chowpatty Beach, Aksa Beach, etc. Don’t you just love walking on the sand, feeling the cool breeze on your face, and listening to the crashing yet the peaceful sound of the waves? If yes, then you deserve to visit the most gorgeous beaches in the country. Yes, you got it right.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands is the Indian union territory that is home to world-famous beaches. The best thing is that travelling there is not at all a costly affair. The cost of visiting the Andaman Islands from Mumbai is surely under your budget.
If you are travelling to the Andamans Islands from Mumbai, then you should know in advance there will be a layover on both sides (to and from). There are no direct flights from Mumbai 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 4 hours 30 minutes to reach there from Mumbai. The round trip costs approximately Rs.10,000.
The Andaman Islands, the untouched Indian union territory, is a storehouse of adventure sports for adrenaline junkies from all over the world. Especially famous for its water sports, the island is popular for offering such activities that can be enjoyed by swimmers as well as non-swimmers.
Its islands are famous among adventure seekers owing to the diversity of water sports one can experience here. Having a multitude of activities available for one and all, no one can get bored on this little piece of paradise.
If you are visiting the Andamans from Mumbai, then don’t forget to try your hand at various enthralling water sports offered here. The charges are also affordable. Go through the detailed rate list below:
S.No. |
Water Sport |
Price |
1 |
Parasailing |
Starting from Rs.3,500 per person |
2 |
Sea Walking |
Starting from Rs.3,500 per person |
3 |
Snorkeling |
Starting from Rs.1,000 per person |
4 |
Kayaking |
Starting from Rs.3,500 per person |
5 |
Jet Skiing |
Starting from Rs.750 per person |
6 |
Glass Bottom Boat Ride |
Starting from Rs.600 per person |
7 |
Banana Boat Ride |
Starting from Rs.1,000 per person |
8 |
Scuba Diving |
Starting from Rs.3,500 per person |
9 |
Game Fishing |
Starting from Rs.13,000 per person |
10 |
Sea Kart |
Starting from Rs.3,500 per person |
11 |
Semi Submarine Ride |
Starting from Rs.1,850 per person |
There are tons of hotels in the Andaman Islands. Staying at a prime location in all the islands would be a good decision. This island has the best beaches in India, and we will highly recommend you to book a beachfront property wherever possible.
It has a lot of options to choose from. The resorts here offer ocean views and they are quite affordable as well. Whether you are travelling with your partner, family or solo, you can find good comfortable accommodation where you are sure to enjoy your stay. The scenic beaches of the Andamans boast of white sands and uninterrupted views of the clear blue skies.
Below-mentioned is the list of the best properties across the top tourist hotspots in the Andaman Islands:
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If you are in the planning stage of your vacation in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, then contact Andaman Island Travels. The trusted tour agency is located in Port Blair and is committed to helping you in planning the holiday of your dreams as per your budget and requirements. Whether it is your accommodation, any adventure activity that you want to do, or hire a car, it will take care of all your needs in the best way possible.
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