Andaman & Nicobar Islands Complete Travel Guide 2026: Port Blair, Havelock, Radhanagar, Cellular Jail
Browse more guides: India travel | Asia destinations Andaman & Nicobar Islands Complete Travel Guide 2026: Port Blair, Havelock, Radhanagar, Cellular Jail TL;DR I flew into Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram, renamed September 13, 2024) and spent twelve days across Havelock (Swaraj Island), Neil (Shaheed Dweep), Baratang, Ross Island and Diglipur. The Andaman & Nicobar Islands cover 8,249 square kilometres across 572 islands of which 38 are inhabited, 1,200 kilometres east of Chennai in the Bay of Bengal. Indian citizens need no permit; foreigners get a free 30-day Restricted Area Permit on arrival with a valid e-visa (USD 25, 60 days). Radhanagar Beach on Havelock was named Asia's best beach by TIME in 2004 and still earns the title. Cellular Jail (Port Blair, British 1906, 7 wings, 696 cells) is where Savarkar served from 1911 to 1924. Budget travellers manage on USD 50 a day, mid-range USD 100 to 200, Taj Exotica or Barefoot push past USD 400. October through May is the d...