One of the best ways to reach Andaman from Coimbatore is via the direct flight which is made available to Port Blair which would cover over an aerial distance of 1725km. By availing the best Andaman tour package from Coimbatore you could explore the unique treasures the land carries within the unexplored Virgin Islands. Connecting Andaman with India Port Blair could be better explained as the gateway. You could avail a different mode of transportation according to your convenience and budget to reach this island. Airways, waterways and railways are the 3 main modes of transportations which are available to the island.

How To Reach Portblair

Go By Air


One of the main advantages of taking a flight to Port Blair is that you could reach your destination in no time. Air India and Alliance Air are operators offering a direct flight from Coimbatore to Port Blair whereas Jet Airways and SpiceJet offer connecting flight with stops at Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai or Bangalore covering an aerial distance of 1725km with a travel duration of 6hr 15min for a direct flight and 10hrs for connected flights. Even though direct flights are more preferable for convenient travel, you could also make use of the connecting flights travel for cheaper rates to Port Blair. Domestic travellers could make use of the domestic flights which are regularly available.

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Go By Water

Waterways are one of the best-connected travel routes in Andaman. For travellers who love sailing this could be the best option to reach Andaman. Even though waterways are well connected to the island direct ships are not made available from Coimbatore. Voyage lovers who love to travel via ship should first travel by train to fly to cities like Chennai, Kolkata and Vishakapattanam from where the ferry is made available. Chennai could be the best destination to where you could avail a flight or train to enjoy the voyage as it is one of the closest states from where ships are available to Port Blair. Travelling to Chennai via flight or train is made easy with the railways providing a number of more than 15 train services and a number of domestic flights from Coimbatore to Chennai.

Tamil Speaking Consultant Available

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What To See

Cellular Jail National Memorial

Cellular Jail reminds the gruesome years of the colonial period. Each corner of the jail reminds the horrible tortures faced by the freedom fighters. Atrocious punishments were imposed on prisoners and this jail is also known as ‘Kala Pani’. On 11th February 1979, cellular jail was declared as a ‘national memorial’ by the Prime Minister of India, Moraji Desai.

Visiting hours: for the Cellular Jail are between 9:00am to 4:45 Pm.

Light and Sound show timings: 5:30 Pm – 6:30 Pm, 6:45 pm – 7:45 pm, 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 9:15 pm – 10:15 pm (Hindi) on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. 8:00 Pm – 9:00 Pm (English) on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The price of the show is Rs.50/- per head.

Admission cost: is Rs.30/-. Camera-Rs.100/-. Video camera-Rs. 200/- respectively.

Tip: The jail remains closed on Public Holidays.

Neil Island

The crescent-shaped beach in Havelock Island was once termed as the ‘Best Beach in Asia’ and also known as 7th beach in Asia. It is an ideal place for all kinds of travellers, whether it be for a family group or honeymoon couples. It provides its best to quench their thirst of rejuvenating. Visitors often begin their day on the beach by viewing the golden rays of sunrise and explore the splendid beauty of the milky sands by involving in various water activities. During evenings, the beach takes a new form and mesmerises each and every with its magical touch. Unfortunately, the authorities won’t entertain visitors after the sunset.

Best time to visit: May to August and December to February.

Activities practised: snorkelling, scuba diving, swimming, sunbathing, fishing and jet skiing.

Havelock Island

Havelock Island is named after the British General, Henry Havelock. It is one of the largest islands in Andaman. It is situated 55 km northeast of Port Blair. Sparkling with white sand beaches, crystal clear waters and lush green surroundings makes the island a star attraction of Andaman. Picture-perfect landscapes, soft sand pleasant climate moulds the beach idyllic for refreshing and relaxing far away from the busy crowd. Havelock is famous for watching bioluminescence. To enjoy the natural beauty of the island, night kayaking is the best option. The island is a paradise for shopaholics. The island offers myriad varieties of adventure sports for adrenaline junkies.

Activities practised: snorkelling, scuba diving, banana boat rides, water scooter rides,watching bioluminescence in new moon night.

Best time to visit: December to March.

Radhanagar Beach

The crescent-shaped beach in Havelock Island was once termed as the ‘Best Beach in Asia’ and also known as 7th beach in Asia. It is an ideal place for all kinds of travellers, whether it be for a family group or honeymoon couples. It provides its best to quench their thirst of rejuvenating. Visitors often begin their day on the beach by viewing the golden rays of sunrise and explore the splendid beauty of the milky sands by involving in various water activities. During evenings, the beach takes a new form and mesmerises each and every with its magical touch. Unfortunately, the authorities won’t entertain visitors after the sunset.

Activities practised: Snorkelling and scuba diving,Sea boat rides and trekking.

Best time to visit: May to August and December to February.

Elephant Beach

It is one of the famous and the cleanest beaches in Andaman. Situated in Havelock Island, is a perfect destination for travellers to escape from the stressed life. There are many ways to enjoy the beauty of the beach. Either you can walk bare feet on the white sand or can opt for elephant safari and get a marvellous panoramic view of the entire region. The beach is famous for its sea walking. All the travellers are not so brave to try diving activities or speed boat rides. For them, walking under the sea by wearing a helmet will be an advantage for their trip. Pregnant ladies and heart patients are exempted from doing sea walking.

Activities practised: Sea Walking, Snorkelling,Scuba diving.

Best time to visit: December to February.

Kalapathar Beach

Kalapathar beach derived from ‘black road’ which runs parallel to seashore. The black rocks are abundantly seen on the shores of milky sands. Usually, the beach is least populated except on seasonal days. Travellers can plan a picnic over here with their special ones as it assures introspective solitude amidst the beautiful nature. The beach is really a paradise for photography enthusiasts. The beach offers enough wooden chairs and umbrellas to relax by reading books or can enjoy the gorgeous beauty of the sea in a calm ambience. As the beach comprises of enormous black rocks swimming is not appreciated. People can refresh themselves by taking a sunbath.

Activities practised: Sunbathing, Nature walk in the tropical forest.

Best time to visit: October to May.

North Bay Island

North Bay which is situated towards the north of Port Blair is also called Coral Island. Situated near to the capital, the island is a little crowded. The island is famous not only for the corals seen in underwater but also various marine creatures like lobsters, clams and different varieties of fishes. It is the perfect place for water lovers who like to try different water activities. The island is famous for its unique natural beauty. The island is also well-known for the lighthouse which is seen behind a twenty rupee note. Glass-bottomed boat rides are the best way to explore the corals residing under the water.

Activities practised: Glass-bottomed boat ride, snorkelling, scuba diving and sea walking.

Best time to visit: January to June.

Ross Island

Ross Island was known as the headquarters of Britishers during the colonial period. It is the perfect place for travellers to learn ancient history by viewing the galleries and ruins of old government offices, printing press offices and worship centres. The island was the pride of its ancient bakery which prepared mouth-watering goodies, buns, bread, croissants, cakes and many more of those days. The bakery was built during the 19th century. Travellers can spot various birds in the Mount Harriet national park and also go for a boat ride through the tropical forest. Soon after viewing the island travellers will have to return to their respective rooms as the island has no accommodation facilities.

Activities practised: visit the national parks,historical ruins

Best time to visit: November to February.

Baratang Island

Baratang Island is well-known for natural wonders. It is situated between middle and south Andaman. Some portions of Baratang Island are inhabited by Jarwa tribes, who have no idea about the modern world and technologies. Andaman authorities have strictly prohibited visiting those areas and clicking photographs. People often visit the island to mesmerise the beauty of limestone caves, dense mangrove forest, tidal swamps and mud volcanoes. The fascinating limestone caves are known for stalagmites, stalactites and rock formations. It is a delightful experience to view flight parrot returning to their nests in evenings in Parrot Island.

Activities practised: Visiting Limestone caves,Parrot Island and Mud volcanoes.

Best Time to visit: November to February.

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Itinerary Suitable With Coimbatore Flight Timing

  • 1

    PORT BLAIR- CELLULAR JAIL + LIGHT AND SOUND SHOW

    On reaching Veer Savarkar International Airport, our representative will pick and drop the travellers to the hotel.

    After lunch, travellers will be taken to the cellular jail. It was designed in cellular architectural style to isolate freedom fighters during the colonial period.

    Followed by the visiting of the jail museum, travellers can witness the Light and sound show in Hindi and English languages. It narrates distinctive ordeal of strong cooperation with their flexibility contenders and their war for autonomy.

    After the show, travellers can return to their hotel.

  • 2

    PORT BLAIR - NEIL ISLAND

    Check-out from the resort and board to Neil Island also called as ‘Shaheed Dweep’ via ferry.

    After relaxation in your resort, travellers will be taken to some popular beaches like Bharatpur Beach, Laxmanpur Beach, Sitapur Beach etc where you can witness hypnotising Sunset and sunrise.

    One can also indulge in varous water activities in these beaches, where you will connected with mysteries of underneath sea.

    Later, you can return to resort for overnight stay.

  • 3

    NEIL ISLAND- CHATHAM SAW MILL

    This day you will board back to the capital city through the jetty.

    On the way, travellers will be taken to Asia’s oldest sawmill known as ‘Chatham Saw Mill’. It was the prime source of timber and was built by colonial regime in1883.

    Over there one could find wooden furniture, carvings from padauk wood and showcase items such as saltwater crocodiles, balancing dolls etc.

    By evening, you can enter the hotel.

  • 4

    PORT BLAIR - DEPARTURE

    Check-out from the resort.

    Our representative will drop you to the Veer Savarkar International Airport.

    In between, travellers will be permitted to collect souvenirs

    From Port Blair, travellers can board to hometown, Coimbatore.

Frequently asked questions
When this particular island was in the control of the British colonisers, they built several structures that would make their lives easier such as secretariat, bakery, open-air theatres, hospital, printing press and even swimming pools. Consequently, all these became a synonym of luxury resembling the elegance of Paris.
No, only some of the beaches have hazardous sand flies. These flies could be seen in the rainy seasons mostly and may appear after the sunset in large numbers.
National Highway 4 running from Port Blair to Diglipur is the longest highway of Andaman Islands, which is also called as the Andaman Trunk Road. It is about 230km in length linking the places of Mayabunder, Nimbudera, Billy Ground, Rangat, Kadamtala, Baratang and Ferrargunj.
No. The sea around the Andaman Islands is safe unless there is any warning from the weather department. In fact, tourist could engage freely with as many kinds of water sports in these calm seas. Furthermore, kayaking up to the North Sentinel Sea must be avoided.
The isolated and untouched beaches of Andaman make a perfect location for bird watching such as the Mount Harriet, Sippi Ghat, Chidiya Tapu and Farar Ganj.
Myanmar. The northern region of Andaman is barely an 857km away from Myanmar.
So as to move around in the main town of Andaman, Rickshaws could be the most suitable mode of transport. Moreover, they are easily accessible and affordable. However, with the chances of getting cheated by the local drivers, it is highly recommended to hire a pre-paid rickshaw.