is it worth it

quintessential · Jun 24th, 2008, 22:27

hello
i am contemplating going to Andaman's for about 2 weeks in jan 09, do you reckon its worth the money and the time out of my original plans. i am in India for 4 months and had planned to go north for 4 weeks then on to goa for 2 and a half months then to kerala. would i be able to do golden triangle plus Varanasi in 2 weeks
give or take a few days here and there, and then go to either lakshadweep or Andaman before going to goa.
whatever has the clearest water for snorkeling and spearfishing
thanks for taking the time to read this

martinez · Jun 26th, 2008, 20:32

Hi Q,
If you want clear water and snorkelling then the Andamans are perfect. Goa,by comparison, is a tip and swimming in Goa is highly suspect. The water is really murky.Standing in Goan water as deep as the knees one cannot see ones feet. The usual diving and snorkelling spots in Andamans are Wandoor,near Port Blair and reachable in half hour on bus,or Havelock or Neil island both a short boat trip from Port Blair.I imagine there maybe other locations but i dont know them.
PS I understand that Lakshadweep is mega expensive,Andamans are not. All the best, Martinez

quintessential · Jun 27th, 2008, 03:12

thanks mate, i think that swings it. Andaman it is.

Shiver me Timbers · Jun 27th, 2008, 16:18

Yes it is well worth it - go and you won't regret it.....

quintessential · Jun 27th, 2008, 16:33

just another quick question, to anyone .
the flights from chennai, is it advisable to book well in advance, or can we turn up in chennai spend a day there and get flights for the same or next day, thanks for everyones help
Q

jyotirmoy · Jun 27th, 2008, 16:36

Book your tickets in advance.

Jun 24th, 2008, 22:27	#1
quintessential Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: arse end of cornwall Posts: 28	is it worth it hello i am contemplating going to Andaman's for about 2 weeks in jan 09, do you reckon its worth the money and the time out of my original plans. i am in India for 4 months and had planned to go north for 4 weeks then on to goa for 2 and a half months then to kerala. would i be able to do golden triangle plus Varanasi in 2 weeks give or take a few days here and there, and then go to either lakshadweep or Andaman before going to goa. whatever has the clearest water for snorkeling and spearfishing thanks for taking the time to read this

Jun 26th, 2008, 20:32	#2
martinez Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: portugal Posts: 455	andaman trip Hi Q, If you want clear water and snorkelling then the Andamans are perfect. Goa,by comparison, is a tip and swimming in Goa is highly suspect. The water is really murky.Standing in Goan water as deep as the knees one cannot see ones feet. The usual diving and snorkelling spots in Andamans are Wandoor,near Port Blair and reachable in half hour on bus,or Havelock or Neil island both a short boat trip from Port Blair.I imagine there maybe other locations but i dont know them. PS I understand that Lakshadweep is mega expensive,Andamans are not. All the best, Martinez

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Jun 27th, 2008, 03:12	#3
quintessential Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: arse end of cornwall Posts: 28	thanks mate, i think that swings it. Andaman it is.

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Shiver me Timbers Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Asia Posts: 1,874	Yes it is well worth it - go and you won't regret it.....

Jun 27th, 2008, 16:33	#5
quintessential Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: arse end of cornwall Posts: 28	just another quick question, to anyone . the flights from chennai, is it advisable to book well in advance, or can we turn up in chennai spend a day there and get flights for the same or next day, thanks for everyones help Q

Jun 27th, 2008, 16:36	#6
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 5,223	Book your tickets in advance.