6D/5N Offbeat Walking Holiday in South and Middle Andamans

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Port Blair to Havelock, Radhanagar Beach Visit
2 stops
1
A well-maintained museum in Port Blair that showcases the lives and cultures of the diverse tribes inhabiting the Andaman and Nicobar islands. The main tribes of the islands are the Onges, Sentinelese, Jarawas, Shompen and the Andamanese. Some of them still live in isolation and visitors are barred from entering their territories, so a visit to the museum gives an opportunity to gain an insight into their way of life.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
2
Reach picturesque Havelock in the afternoon. Check into your comfortable hotel and then head out to Radhanagar beach which was adjudged the best beach of Asia a few years ago. It is one of the best spots for sunset at Havelock. Return to the hotel after sunset
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Hiking and Elephant Beach Visit
2 stops
3
Kalpathar beach at the south-east tip of the island is considered the best spot for sunrise. After witnessing sunrise at Kalapathar, return to the resort to freshen up and have breakfast
1 hour • Admission ticket free
4
Post breakfast, embark on a 2 km easy hike to Elephant beach. The trail passes through a dense rainforest and gives you a chance to admire the unique flora of the region that includes giants such as the Gurjan and Pandanus. Elephant Beach is a lovely beach where one can enjoy water activities such as jet skiing, snorkeling, sea walk, SCUBA and so on (not included in the package). Return to the resort in the evening.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Havelock to Lalaji Bay
1 stop
5
After an early breakfast, checkout and head to Lalaji Bay, an outstanding strip of white sand that gives you an edge-of-the-world feeling. Check into a basic quaint resort there. Enjoy a beach walk or a hike through the forest in the afternoon.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Lalaji Bay to Port Blair
1 stop
6
Post breakfast, check out and head to Yerratta near Rangat. Enjoy views of the mangroves en route. It is an arduous 6-hour drive from Rangat to Port Blair. The route passes through Jarawa territory. Be prepared for a bumpy ride!
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Port Blair sightseeing
2 stops
7
Visit the spot where the Indian tricolour was hoisted for the first time on Indian soil
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
8
Cellular jail which is also known as Kalapani jail or Andaman jail is one of the most important national monuments from the days of Indian freedom struggle. The sound and light show held in the evening is a not-to-miss experience.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 6
Chidiyatapu Visit, Airport Drop
1 stop
9
A green and dense jungle-like environment cleverly recreates the natural habitat of the animals here. Sprawled over 40 hectares, the park is covered with a variety of trees, right from the majestic Mahuas to the exquisite Padauks. While walking through this jungle, one would be able to catch a glimpse of a variety of birds flying around freely. Other than birds you could spot wild pigs as well as barking deer and spotted deer. Those fascinated with reptiles would enjoy the saltwater crocodile spotting. Depending on the timing of your flight, it is possible to include a trek to lighthouse at Munda Pahad near Chidiyatapu.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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