Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Union territory of tropical islands in the Bay of Bengal, known for beaches, coral reefs, diving and colonial-era history.
Most trips start in Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair), with ferries to Swaraj Dweep (Havelock) and Shaheed Dweep (Neil) for beaches and snorkelling, and road trips north to Baratang and Diglipur.
Highlights: Cellular Jail in Sri Vijaya Puram · Radhanagar Beach on Swaraj Dweep · Coral reefs and scuba diving at Havelock and Neil · Limestone caves and mangroves at Baratang · Ruins on Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Dweep (Ross Island) · Ross and Smith twin islands near Diglipur
When to go
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Towns, valleys and cities worth the trip, with how they rate this month.
Sri Vijaya Puram
Capital and gateway of the islands, renamed from Port Blair in 2024.
Swaraj Dweep
The most popular beach island, home to Radhanagar Beach and the islands' main diving scene.
Shaheed Dweep
Small, quiet island with coral beaches and a natural rock bridge.
Baratang
Island known for limestone caves, mangrove creeks and mud volcanoes.
Diglipur
Northernmost town of the Andaman group, base for Ross and Smith islands and Saddle Peak.
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Dweep
Small island near the capital with ruins of the British administrative headquarters.
Top sights
Nature and outdoors
Saddle Peak National Park
national park
Mount Manipur National Park
Indian national park
Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park
national park of India
South Button Island National Park
national park
Rani Jhansi Marine National Park
national park
Campbell Bay National Park
on Great Nicobar, India
Galathea National Park
Indian national park
Middle Button Island National Park
Indian National Park