Day 01 · 13 February
Kolkata to Baratang via Port Blair
Fly from Kolkata to Port Blair, stop for lunch, then drive toward Baratang. The itinerary sets aside the evening for Parrot Island at sunset.
Trip completed
13–24 February 2026 · 12 days / 11 nights
Andaman Isles
An island journey from Kolkata through Baratang’s mangroves, quiet beaches on Long Island, Havelock and Neil Island, and the history of Port Blair.
Illustrative artwork from the original itinerary.
The route
Kolkata›Port Blair›Baratang›Long Island›Havelock›Neil Island›Port Blair
The 12-day itinerary
Adapted from the original February 2026 itinerary. Check current ferry departures, tides and activity availability if you’re planning the same route.
Day 02 · 14 February
Baratang caves and ferry to Long Island
Take the mangrove approach to the limestone caves, visit the mud volcano, then continue by ferry to Long Island.
Day 03 · 15 February
Lalaji Bay and Merk Bay
Spend a slower day on Long Island, with Lalaji Bay Beach and sunset at Merk Bay on the itinerary.
Day 04 · 16 February
Ferry to Havelock and Radhanagar sunset
Take the ferry to Havelock and allow time for lunch at Anju Coco before heading to Radhanagar Beach for sunset.
Day 05 · 17 February
Elephant Beach, Kalapathar and night kayaking
The itinerary lists snorkelling, sea walking and scuba among the options at Elephant Beach. It also includes Kalapathar Beach and an after-dark kayaking outing, with bioluminescence as a possible highlight.
Day 06 · 18 February
Ferry to Neil Island and Natural Bridge
Cross to Neil Island, stop for lunch at Garden View and visit Natural Bridge. The dinner suggestion is Dugong.
Day 07 · 19 February
Sitapur sunrise and Neil Island beaches
Start with sunrise at Sitapur Beach, then visit Bharatpur and Laxmanpur. The food notes include coconut fish curry.
Day 08 · 20 February
Neil Island to Port Blair
Take the ferry back to Port Blair. The itinerary names Annapurna for lunch and Mandalay for dinner.
Day 09 · 21 February
Ross Island and North Bay
Spend the day on the Ross Island and North Bay circuit, with snorkelling at North Bay in the itinerary. New Lighthouse is the seafood suggestion.
Day 10 · 22 February
Chidiya Tapu sunset
Keep the day unhurried, with a drive south to Chidiya Tapu for sunset and an easy evening back in Port Blair.
Day 11 · 23 February
Cellular Jail and Aberdeen Bazaar
Visit Cellular Jail, spend time at Aberdeen Bazaar and leave the evening for the Light and Sound show and a farewell dinner.
Day 12 · 24 February
Depart from Port Blair
Transfer to the airport for departure.
What I packed for the Andamans
I took all my trip photos on a Galaxy S24 Ultra, carried two power banks for long days out, and used my Sony headphones on the flights and ferries.
See the gear I used on GadgetsBagScenes along the route
101 trip photos. Select a photo to enlarge it.
Arrival and Baratang13–14 February 15 photos
Long Island15 February 12 photos
Havelock and the crossing to Neil16–18 February 23 photos
Neil Island and the Port Blair return19–20 February 21 photos
Port Blair and the final days21–24 February 30 photos
Food along the way
The original itinerary mentions fish curry and rice, grilled prawns, coconut prawn curry and tandoori fish, alongside simple hotel meals and beach shacks.
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