India
Andaman Islands
India's own Andaman Sea — white sand and a house reef
Why go
The Andamans are a proper tropical-island holiday without leaving India. Fly into Port Blair — worth a day for the Cellular Jail and its evening light-and-sound show — then ferry to Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) for Radhanagar beach, consistently rated among Asia's best, and to Neil (Shaheed Dweep) for a slower pace and the natural rock bridge. The diving and snorkelling are excellent and beginner-friendly. November to April is the season; the water is clearest February to April.
Trip highlights
- Radhanagar beach, Havelock
- Scuba diving or a first Discover Scuba dive
- Natural rock bridge and Bharatpur beach, Neil Island
- Cellular Jail and the light-and-sound show, Port Blair
Ways to travel Andaman Islands
Havelock and Neil
A night in Port Blair, then a beach resort on Havelock and a quiet stay on Neil, linked by fast ferry.
Divers' trip
A Havelock dive-resort base with a multi-day certification course or fun dives at the famous sites.
Honeymoon islands
A private-pool villa on Havelock, a sandbank picnic and a sunset cruise, adults only.
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