Andaman
Official Site
http://tourism.andaman.nic.in/
Contact : General Manager, ANIIDCO,P.B. No.180, VIKAS BHAWAN, Port Blair
Phone : 03192 - 32098, 32207, 32380
Fax : 03192 -35098, 32702
E-mail : aniidco@vsnl.com
SmartAsia.com site
Reviews
http://www.mouthshut.com/read.php?cid=925718
Transportation
Chennai - Port Blair by Flight
Books:
Vraman Sangi- All
Flight details:
From Chennai (MAA) to Port Blair (IXZ)
Indian Airlines, Jet Airways (No tkts available online on Nov 17th), Alliance Air, East-West Airways (T, Th, Sa)
Rs. 8500 one-way; should cost Rs. 35,000 for 2 ppl 2 way
Flights need to be booked 3-4 months in advance!
Internal transportation no problems: Autos, taxis available; even motorcycle available for hire (but I have no license currently)
Hotel
Megapode nest, Hornbill nest, Bay island, Sinclairs, Peerless Inn near Carbon?s cove beach in Port Blair, Andaman teal House
Dolphin Yatri Niwas or other hotels at
Cost: Rs.1000-1500 for A/C room. Non-A/C should be cheaper.
Food
Veggie: Amigos recommended (more expensive since everything is imported from mailand)
Internal Travel
A&N Tourism site-link for tours & travels
Link with some details on travel
Another link with more info
Itinerary
Calls: ** Country code ++91 (India) STD code 03192 (Port Blair/Andamans)
Thursday, Nov 18th 2004
morning-fly to Port Blair
Bumpy air-pockets during flying reported.
FLIGHT Jet Airways - 9W613 Thu 18 NOV 2004
Departs: 09:45 Chennai Arpt(MAA)
Arrives: 11:55 Port Blair Arpt(IXZ)
Status: Confirmed for Economy class
Conf Nbr for Jet Airways - EZTDVY
Service:
Departure Terminal D
Boeing 737 Journey Time 2:10
Breakfast
Check-in to Andaman Teal House, Delanipur, Port Blair (depends on check-in time, think we should be ok): Non-A/C DB: Rs.400; 232642, 234060, 234061
2 days stay here
Chidiya Tapu (mangroves?) Sylvan sands beach and sun set view point | Bus | 100/-
| 1500 hrs. |
Friday, Nov 19th
Continue stay at Andaman Teal House
Vandoor (Wandoor-29 km from Port Blair)/
Conducted tour by Directorate of Tourism-Booking at Andaman Teal House, Delanipur. **Phone: 32642/34060/34061
MG Marine National Park, Wandoor | Bus | 100/- | Daily 0830 hrs. |
marine life/corals in glass-bottomed boat; snorkelling, scuba-diving possible; Guess can kayak or canoe as well...
Saturday, Nov 20th
Check out of Andaman Teal House.
Stay at Hawksbill Nest, NAC DB Rs.400:
| Hawksbill Nest
| AC D/B NAC D/B Dormitory | Rs. 600/- Rs. 400/- Rs. 500/- ** | June to Sept 25% | 279022 |
Sunday, Nov 21st
Check out of Hotel
Deluxe cruise (Normal cruise takes longer-to be avoided) or Jet boat (BOOK EARLY-ferry) to Havelock Island from Rangat
Stay there at Dolphin Yatri Niwas (Dolphin Resort).
| Dolphin Resort
| VIP Cottage D/B Deluxe Semi Deluxe | Rs. 1500/- Rs. 1000/- Rs. 500/- | June to Sept 25% | 282411 Fax: 282444 |
Monday, Nov 22nd
Check out of Hotel.Back to Port Blair (10:00 AM to 1:00 PM)
Flexible options, most probably: Water Sports Complex
Water Sports Complex & Gandhi Park | Bus | Rs. 50/-
| 1500 hrs. |
To Corbyn's Cove: Taxi or Auto for Rs.50? (Buses don't seem to be available)
Stay at Hornbill Nest Resort Plan for Rs.800 (ask for Sea-Front room if price not more):
| Hornbill Nest Resort Plan | Carbyn's Cove, Port Blair | 246042 244449 233161(F) | AC DB Suite Rs.2,500 AC DB Rs.1,250 NAC DB Rs.800 NAC
Four Bed Rs.1,200 Extra Bed Rs.300 | hornbillresort
@rediffmail.com |
Alternately, would like to stay at Peerless if Non-A/C cheaper rooms available (Rs.2600 for DB/AC?):
| Peerless Beach Resort | Carbyn's Cove, P/Blair | 233461-64 240201-03 233463(F) | AC SB Rs.2,900(A.P) AC SB Rs.2,575(M.A.P) AC SB Rs.2,250(C.P) Rs.4,500(Cottages) AC DB Rs.4,950(A.P) AC DB Rs.3,650(C.P) AC DB Rs.4,300(M.A.P)
AC DB Rs.2600 to Rs.3000 (E.P) | ppbeachin
@sancharnet.in |
Tuesday, Nov 23rd
Back to Port Blair airport.
FLIGHT Jet Airways - 9W614 Tue 23 NOV 2004
Departs: 12:30 Port Blair Arpt(IXZ)
Arrives: 14:30 Chennai Arpt(MAA)
Status: Confirmed for Economy class
Conf Nbr for Jet Airways - EZTDVY
Service:
Arrival Terminal D
Boeing 737 Journey Time 2:00
Lunch
Back to Chennai
SKIP
Cellular jail (sound and light show) and City tour, Mini Zoo (@Hadoo), Museums,
OR:
Wandoor ? Jolly Buoy * | By boat-private agencies
| 125/- + Rs.15 park entry | Daily 1000 hrs, returns 5 PM
|
(Skip: (Red Skin/Cinque-Better to investigate and go during Low Tide) by Ferry or Jet Boat)
Skip-Forest Guest House at Mt.Harriet, Barren Island
Mount Harriet | Bus | 150/- 75/- | Daily 0830 hrs. |
Contact: Swiftlet Nest guest house of the Directorate of Tourism (Tel: 73495)
(For information only: from Phoenix Bay Jetty/Chatham Jetty, Port Blair to
A/C speed boat: 7:00 AM-9:30 AM)
- Cellular Jail (Sound & Light show)
- Harbour cruise to Jolly Buoy(?),
- Mt.Harriet
SKIP: Snake Island near Corbyn's Cove
Guided tour by bus:
Corbyn?s Cove Beach | Bus | 50/- | 1700 hrs. |
Megapode Nest at Port Blair (Rs.1300)?
2. | Megapode Nest | Standard Room Double Occupancy Single Occupancy Deluxe RoomDouble Occupancy Single Occupancy Nicobari CottageExtra bed | Existing Rates 1300/- 1000/-
1600/- 1200/- 1800/- 350/-
| Rates from 1st Oct.2004 1400/- 1000/-
1600/- 1200/- 2000/- 350/- | a | 232076 232207 |
How to accommodate?
Snake Island/Andaman Water Sports complex
http://www.eholidaysindia.com/havelock.htm
Trek to Madhuban (Natural Trek) to
to Corbyn's cove-4 km from airport (/Gandhi park?)
Active volcano at Barren Island?
