Discover Andaman Islands

Stay Locations:
Kolkata, Portblair, Havelock, Chennai
Best Time to Visit:
January to December
Shoulder Season:
None
Trip Soul:
Heritage, Beaches
8 Nights 9 Days
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Day 1: Arrive Kolkata

Arrive in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), founded as an East India Company trading post, it was India's capital under the British Raj from 1773–1911. Today it’s known for its grand colonial architecture, art galleries and cultural festivals. It’s also home to Mother House, headquarters of the Missionaries of Charity, founded by Mother Teresa, whose tomb is on site

Day 2: Kolkata

Explore “City of Joy”. Visit Victoria Memorial, a museum that’s home to a vast collection of sculptures, manuscripts, paintings and other items from the time of British rule. Also visit St. Paul’s Cathedral, Tagore House and The Mother House. Evening explore Dalhousie Square in a walking tour

St. Paul’s Cathedral : Built in 1847, this is said to be the largest cathedral in India’s City of Joy. Featuring gothic architecture and stained-glass windows, the pristine-white cathedral was built to tend to Calcutta’s growing European community in the early-19th century.

Tagore House (also known as ‘Jorasanko Thakurbari) : The ancestral home of Rabindranath Tagore has now been turned into a museum, which dedicated to his life and works. Spread on an area of 35000 square m, it was constructed in the year 1785.

The Mother House of the Missionaries of Charity, is the headquarters of the international religious congregation of the Missionaries of Charity. It has been home to Mother Teresa and her sisters from February 1953 to the present day. It is here that Mother lived, prayed, worked, and guided her religious family of sisters spread across the world. It is here that her body was laid to rest

Day 3: Kolkata – Port Blair by flight

This morning you will be transferred to airport for your flight to Port Blair. You will be met on arrival and transfer to your hotel. Then proceed to visit Carbyns Cove Beach (the only beach in Port Blair) to relax and unwind. In the evening proceed to attend the enthralling Sound and Light Show at Cellular Jail - (at 1800 hrs or 1900 Hrs, depending on light and sound show ticket availability) where the heroic saga of the Indian freedom struggle is brought alive.

Day 4: Port Blair - Havelock

Early morning departure by ferry from Port Blair to Havelock. The ferry takes between 1.5 to 2.5 hrs to reach Havelock. On arrival transfer to your hotel and check in.This evening visit Radhanagar Beach.

Day 5: Havelock

Day is free at leisure

Optional activity : Visit to Elephant Beach for snorkeling

Day 6 : Havelock - Port Blair

Visit Kalapathar Beach, this stunning beach has golden sand beds and turquoise blue water. The beach lies next to the village of Kala Pathar. You will be impressed by the stunning scenic beauty of the beach. Strolling at the beach would be fun.Walking on the soft sand and observing the landscapes of the Kala Pathar is another leisure activity. Proceed to the jetty at Havelock to return by the ferry, on arrival transfer to your hotel in Port Blair

Day 7 : Port Blair - Chennai by flight

You will be transferred to airport for your flight to Chennai. You will be met on arrival and transfer to your hotel. rest of the day is free at leisure

Chennai (formerly known as Madras) is the capital city of the state of Tamil Nadu, and the fourth largest city in India. In 1639, when the East India Company chose to select a new location for settlement, the erstwhile fishing village called Madraspatnam was born and renamed Madras

Day 8 : Chennai

Morning proceed for a guided sightseeing tour of Chennai. Visit Fort St. George, Marina Beach, Santhome Cathedral Basilica and Kapaleeshwarar Temple

Day 9 : Depart Chennai

In time you will be transferred to Chennai International airport for your flight back home