Monday, September 27, 2004

Visit Andaman

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 India Travel Companion of Asia Publishing Company

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 Havelock Island, 1 day; deluxe cruise to Havelock Island

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

Conducted tour by Directorate of Tourism at 3:00 PM-Booking at Andaman Teal House, Delanipur. **Phone: 32642/34060/34061;

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)/ Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park
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.

Bus from Port Blair to Wandoor: 1-1/2 hr; last bus at 7:00 PM; scooter (rented) also possible
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.

Take bus to Rangat via road (170 km, sea: 90 km by Andaman Trunk Road- 6 hours) through tropical rain forest (enroute: Panchavati waterfall and Amkunj beach) to Cutbert Bay Beach-Turtle nesting ground Buses leave between 4:30 AM-11:30 AM from Central Bus Stand, Port Blair near Aberdeen Bazaar

Stay at Hawksbill Nest, NAC DB Rs.400:

Hawksbill Nest
Cutbert Bay, Rangat

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

Contact: the Directorate of Shipping Services, Port Blair Tel: 32528/34299/31794

Stay there at Dolphin Yatri Niwas (Dolphin Resort).

Dolphin Resort
Havelock Island

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, Ross Island

OR:

Wandoor ? Jolly Buoy *

By boat-private agencies

125/- + Rs.15 park entry

Daily 1000 hrs, returns 5 PM
About 2 hrs journey, leaving less than 3 hrs for reefs but supposedly worth it

(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.

to Mayabunder (242 km by Road, 136 km by sea) to Karmatang beach (Turtle nesting ground); steamer ride through Mangroves; Skip: Avis Island

(Better to skip Ross Island)
Contact: Swiftlet Nest guest house of the Directorate of Tourism (Tel: 73495)

(For information only: from Phoenix Bay Jetty/Chatham Jetty, Port Blair to Havelock island(57 km NE of Port Blair) (Radhanagar beach/forests near beach)
A/C speed boat: 7:00 AM-9:30 AM)

  1. Cellular Jail (Sound & Light show)
  2. Harbour cruise to Jolly Buoy(?), Viper Island, Ross Island (Deers & Peacocks in island) , Coral Island?) organized by Tourism Dept
  3. 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 Room

Double Occupancy

Single Occupancy

Nicobari Cottage

Extra 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 Mt. Harriet?
to Corbyn's cove-4 km from airport (/Gandhi park?)
Active volcano at Barren Island?


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