Just back from Andamans - a tour report

kalbarri · Mar 26th, 2009, 12:47

hi, martinez!
the government guesthouse was exellent for comfort and perfect service. very friendly and what i needed after hurting my ribs, getting out of the water, onto the jetty and perfect when it was rainy. 800rps at the time, last year.
also, close to good snorkelling near the jetty.

JAYEETA MAJUMDER · May 18th, 2009, 00:15

We are planning a trip to andamana in the month of November this year....it would be a four day trip...can u seuggest which places can we visit that r not crowded????we would also like a little trip for few hours in a ship that would take us to small island....i am browsing for informations but i would like to have ur helping hand.....and also is Rs. 8,000 per head for the 4 day trip excluding air tickets a reasonable amount to think????

hitanshu · May 18th, 2009, 05:06

That would be havelock island.

Else you can spend one day in port blair.
one day for havelock
one day for corals.
one day anywhere else (mud volcanoes and all?)

8k may definitely make the cut

JAYEETA MAJUMDER · May 19th, 2009, 01:16

Thanks Hitanshu for providing the information....can there be any booking in the havelock to be done from kolkata????how long does it take to reach the island from P.B.????

I would disturb u abit by asking questions.....if u mind please let me know....

sypherjones · May 28th, 2009, 16:27

Hi Jayeeta

I am just back from Andaman, may be I can help you with your queries.
Most of the hotels would ask for advance for booking which you can do by depositing money in their bank account.
For boats you can check with the hotel you are staying in, they can get you the tickets (obviously they will charge extra for it)
There is a frequent Boat service from P.B to Havelock.
I went to Neil from P.B but that boat goes to havelock via Neil.
Let me know if you need more info.

JAYEETA MAJUMDER · May 28th, 2009, 19:05

Thanks a lot....

I would make queries as i get my air tickets for andaman....

ak_12001 · Jun 1st, 2009, 00:45

thanks

martinez · Jun 5th, 2009, 00:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by sypherjones

Hi Jayeeta

I am just back from Andaman, may be I can help you with your queries.
Most of the hotels would ask for advance for booking which you can do by depositing money in their bank account.
For boats you can check with the hotel you are staying in, they can get you the tickets (obviously they will charge extra for it)
There is a frequent Boat service from P.B to Havelock.
I went to Neil from P.B but that boat goes to havelock via Neil.
Let me know if you need more info.

Accomodation prices, when quoted on the internet,are most often inflated far in excess of what the deal can be done for when you are face to face with the seller. My advice to anybody travelling to the Andamans, or anywhere else for that matter,is to arrive and negociate.At Christmas and new year prebooking is probably advisable.

ankith.jn · Jun 21st, 2009, 12:42

i'm planning to travel to andaman around 25th -30th june.does rain affect inter-island transportation.and is it safe to visit during the monsoon?pls help

navinkurian2002 · Jun 21st, 2009, 20:38

Yes the rains affect everything there and most inter island travel is by ferry which stops if the sea gets very choppy

JAYEETA MAJUMDER · Jun 21st, 2009, 22:51

Thanks Martinez..we have got our tickets on 15th Nov. and would be back on 20th nov.

Do you think would it be better to book an agent for the tour???One agent is asking for 1000/ per head per day including fooding,lodging ang travelling from there to different places.....

I am not sure what to do as i have no idea...My parents are insisting on going with agents as there will be no tention after reaching there about booking hotels or other facilities....

I am not getting confidnce on Agents...

martinez · Jun 26th, 2009, 20:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAYEETA MAJUMDER

Thanks Martinez..we have got our tickets on 15th Nov. and would be back on 20th nov.

Do you think would it be better to book an agent for the tour???One agent is asking for 1000/ per head per day including fooding,lodging ang travelling from there to different places.....

I am not sure what to do as i have no idea...My parents are insisting on going with agents as there will be no tention after reaching there about booking hotels or other facilities....

I am not getting confidnce on Agents...

My answer to your question dear sir,is that i have never used a travel agent,and,i am never likely to use one. Many times i have seen people being herded around because they perhaps lack the imagination to do something for themselves.1000 rs is a whole heap of money for someone to show you around for a day.

sandeepbwn · Jun 30th, 2009, 20:02

Hey everyone.
Is 15th Aug-23rd Aug be a period when my wife & me can visit the island? Plz provide me with the pros & cons.

martinez · Jul 2nd, 2009, 17:59

which island ?

sandeepbwn · Jul 2nd, 2009, 22:08

Andamans. The normal circuit of Port Blair, Jolly Bouy, Havelock etc.

May 18th, 2009, 05:06	#18
hitanshu Renegade Killer Bee Join Date: May 2006 Location: Out of coverage area! Posts: 880	That would be havelock island. Else you can spend one day in port blair. one day for havelock one day for corals. one day anywhere else (mud volcanoes and all?) 8k may definitely make the cut __________________ SMASH!!!!

May 28th, 2009, 19:05	#21
JAYEETA MAJUMDER Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Behala, Kolakata Posts: 5	Thanks sypherjones Thanks a lot.... I would make queries as i get my air tickets for andaman....

Jun 21st, 2009, 20:38	#25
navinkurian2002 Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai,India Posts: 863	Yes the rains affect everything there and most inter island travel is by ferry which stops if the sea gets very choppy __________________ It doesn't interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for, and if you dare dream of meeting your heart's longing.

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Mar 26th, 2009, 12:47	#16
kalbarri kalbarri Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: WESTERN australia Posts: 605	hi, martinez! the government guesthouse was exellent for comfort and perfect service. very friendly and what i needed after hurting my ribs, getting out of the water, onto the jetty and perfect when it was rainy. 800rps at the time, last year. also, close to good snorkelling near the jetty.

May 18th, 2009, 00:15	#17
JAYEETA MAJUMDER Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Behala, Kolakata Posts: 5	We are planning a trip to andamana in the month of November this year....it would be a four day trip...can u seuggest which places can we visit that r not crowded????we would also like a little trip for few hours in a ship that would take us to small island....i am browsing for informations but i would like to have ur helping hand.....and also is Rs. 8,000 per head for the 4 day trip excluding air tickets a reasonable amount to think????

May 19th, 2009, 01:16	#19
JAYEETA MAJUMDER Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Behala, Kolakata Posts: 5	Thanks Hitanshu for providing the information....can there be any booking in the havelock to be done from kolkata????how long does it take to reach the island from P.B.???? I would disturb u abit by asking questions.....if u mind please let me know....

May 28th, 2009, 16:27	#20
sypherjones Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: India Posts: 10	Hi Jayeeta I am just back from Andaman, may be I can help you with your queries. Most of the hotels would ask for advance for booking which you can do by depositing money in their bank account. For boats you can check with the hotel you are staying in, they can get you the tickets (obviously they will charge extra for it) There is a frequent Boat service from P.B to Havelock. I went to Neil from P.B but that boat goes to havelock via Neil. Let me know if you need more info.

Jun 1st, 2009, 00:45	#22
ak_12001 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: faridabad Posts: 81	thanks

Jun 21st, 2009, 12:42	#24
ankith.jn Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: delhi Posts: 1	i'm planning to travel to andaman around 25th -30th june.does rain affect inter-island transportation.and is it safe to visit during the monsoon?pls help

Jun 21st, 2009, 22:51	#26
JAYEETA MAJUMDER Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Behala, Kolakata Posts: 5	Thanks Martinez..we have got our tickets on 15th Nov. and would be back on 20th nov. Do you think would it be better to book an agent for the tour???One agent is asking for 1000/ per head per day including fooding,lodging ang travelling from there to different places..... I am not sure what to do as i have no idea...My parents are insisting on going with agents as there will be no tention after reaching there about booking hotels or other facilities.... I am not getting confidnce on Agents...

Jun 30th, 2009, 20:02	#28
sandeepbwn Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Burdwan, West Bengal Posts: 229	Hey everyone. Is 15th Aug-23rd Aug be a period when my wife & me can visit the island? Plz provide me with the pros & cons.

Jul 2nd, 2009, 17:59	#29
martinez Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: portugal Posts: 455	which island ?

Jul 2nd, 2009, 22:08	#30
sandeepbwn Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Burdwan, West Bengal Posts: 229	Andamans. The normal circuit of Port Blair, Jolly Bouy, Havelock etc.