Kolkata to andaman in july?

dwardoo · May 7th, 2009, 07:34

Was just wondering if its possible to go to the islands in July by boat from Kolkata, or is this too crazy?

Also limited on time but im willing to give up Kerala and Goa to visit the Andamans...

also does anyone have any information about the ship schedule from Kolkata to the island cos the most recent ones I found online are dated 2005!

any information on possibility, ship, journey, weather and island itself would be very helpful!

delhiwala · May 7th, 2009, 13:21

There are three to four sailings every month from Kolkata to Port Blair and vice-versa. The voyage takes about 50 to 60 hours and the ship normally berths at Port Blair for about two to four days. Further information on schedules and tariffs can be obtained from the office of Shipping Corporation of India Ltd, Kolkata 033-2482354,2488013.

Foreign nationals require a permit which can be obtained from: Indian Missions Overseas, Foreigner’s Registration Offices at Kolkata.

Check this site for more info http://tourism.andaman.nic.in/

dwardoo · May 7th, 2009, 13:56

ok thanks, the more I research the more difficult it seems to reach the islands

delhiwala · May 7th, 2009, 14:24

Why ? There are daily flights also.....

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ok thanks, the more I research the more difficult it seems to reach the islands

dwardoo · May 7th, 2009, 15:34

yeah but im gonna be on quite a tight budget, plan on spending 600 euros for a whole month in india if thats possible, but from what i hear its very cheap (cheap hostels, food etc)

delhiwala · May 7th, 2009, 16:06

OK ! yes it's doable for that money, but you can't enjoy any luxury in this budget !

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Originally Posted by dwardoo

yeah but im gonna be on quite a tight budget, plan on spending 600 euros for a whole month in india if thats possible, but from what i hear its very cheap (cheap hostels, food etc)

sandeepbwn · Jun 30th, 2009, 20:21

@Delhiwala
Looking for a vacation with my wife before my Roopkund trek. U can treat this as a bribe for the required permission

Can you plz suggest me the better choice Rajasthan/Andamans during 15th-23rd Aug 09?

Thnx in advance

delhiwala · Jul 1st, 2009, 01:30

Dear Sandeep,

At this time Rajasthan will be hot and Andmans will be wet, so you can take your pick. My suggestion is to go for Rajasthan. If you get good monsoon then Lake Pichola at Udaipur would come to life. Mount Abu will be good. Jaipur will be hot but manageable. Jodhpur and Jaisalmer will be hotter than Jaipur, but Jodhpur fort is my favourite and Jaisalmer camel safaris are good fun. See what can you pack in these 9 days.

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Can you plz suggest me the better choice Rajasthan/Andamans during 15th-23rd Aug 09?

hitanshu · Jul 1st, 2009, 02:21

delhiwala, sorry to say but current IMD forecasts look anything but ugly - monsoon is delayed and is under the expected amounts.

No way it'll be Rajasthan in this weather!!

sandeepbwn · Jul 1st, 2009, 14:51

@Delhiwala
The below is the link with my primary itenary for Rajasthan. The only change is on Day8 & Day9. I'll be dropping out Ajmer & will stay that extra day @ Mt. Abu/ Jaisalmer (again will bug u for suggestions).

Rajasthan tour in October

@hitanshu
What are the IMD forecast for Andamans during the period I mentioned? Plz inform.

delhiwala · Jul 1st, 2009, 19:20

We all have different opinions, that's what make this world an interesting place, else it would have been too boring............

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delhiwala, sorry to say but current IMD forecasts look anything but ugly - monsoon is delayed and is under the expected amounts.No way it'll be Rajasthan in this weather!!

hitanshu · Jul 1st, 2009, 19:36

@Sandy: I just happened to have the TV on in parallel - it showed 93% average precipitation as well as that by now it should've come till say Delhi, but the eastern arm of the monsoon is like still around kolkata!!

Check the news sites for more dope on the same.

But coupled with what i've read recently about the udaipur lake - doesn't sound like its coming to its splendor anytime soon

sandeepbwn · Jul 1st, 2009, 21:29

@hitanshu
Don't u think buddy that the monsoon should be there around mid-Aug in Rajasthan? My primary plan was to visit Rajasthan but later started thinking about Andamans as most of my friends were against Rajasthan due to the mercury stuff.

@Delhiwala
Did u had a look at my Rajasthan itenery? Awaiting ur suggestions (as usual)

delhiwala · Jul 2nd, 2009, 12:47

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Originally Posted by sandeepbwn

Delhiwala, Did u had a look at my Rajasthan itenery? Awaiting ur suggestions (as usual)

Staying at Mt. Abu will be better as Jaisalmer may be little too hot to handle.

sandeepbwn · Jul 2nd, 2009, 17:09

Thnx. Will get back to u with more queries once im back from my biz trip

May 7th, 2009, 07:34	#1
dwardoo Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Malta Posts: 16	Kolkata to andaman in july? Was just wondering if its possible to go to the islands in July by boat from Kolkata, or is this too crazy? Also limited on time but im willing to give up Kerala and Goa to visit the Andamans... also does anyone have any information about the ship schedule from Kolkata to the island cos the most recent ones I found online are dated 2005! any information on possibility, ship, journey, weather and island itself would be very helpful!

May 7th, 2009, 13:21	#2
delhiwala IM what IM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indeyah ! Posts: 4,814	There are three to four sailings every month from Kolkata to Port Blair and vice-versa. The voyage takes about 50 to 60 hours and the ship normally berths at Port Blair for about two to four days. Further information on schedules and tariffs can be obtained from the office of Shipping Corporation of India Ltd, Kolkata 033-2482354,2488013. Foreign nationals require a permit which can be obtained from: Indian Missions Overseas, Foreigner’s Registration Offices at Kolkata. Check this site for more info http://tourism.andaman.nic.in/ __________________ Travel only with thy equals or thy betters; if there are none, travel alone. - The Dhammapada

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hitanshu Renegade Killer Bee Join Date: May 2006 Location: Out of coverage area! Posts: 880	delhiwala, sorry to say but current IMD forecasts look anything but ugly - monsoon is delayed and is under the expected amounts. No way it'll be Rajasthan in this weather!! __________________ SMASH!!!!

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dwardoo Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Malta Posts: 16	ok thanks, the more I research the more difficult it seems to reach the islands

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dwardoo Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Malta Posts: 16	yeah but im gonna be on quite a tight budget, plan on spending 600 euros for a whole month in india if thats possible, but from what i hear its very cheap (cheap hostels, food etc)

Jun 30th, 2009, 20:21	#7
sandeepbwn Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Burdwan, West Bengal Posts: 229	@Delhiwala Looking for a vacation with my wife before my Roopkund trek. U can treat this as a bribe for the required permission Can you plz suggest me the better choice Rajasthan/Andamans during 15th-23rd Aug 09? Thnx in advance

Jul 1st, 2009, 14:51	#10
sandeepbwn Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Burdwan, West Bengal Posts: 229	@Delhiwala The below is the link with my primary itenary for Rajasthan. The only change is on Day8 & Day9. I'll be dropping out Ajmer & will stay that extra day @ Mt. Abu/ Jaisalmer (again will bug u for suggestions). Rajasthan tour in October @hitanshu What are the IMD forecast for Andamans during the period I mentioned? Plz inform.

Jul 1st, 2009, 19:36	#12
hitanshu Renegade Killer Bee Join Date: May 2006 Location: Out of coverage area! Posts: 880	@Sandy: I just happened to have the TV on in parallel - it showed 93% average precipitation as well as that by now it should've come till say Delhi, but the eastern arm of the monsoon is like still around kolkata!! Check the news sites for more dope on the same. But coupled with what i've read recently about the udaipur lake - doesn't sound like its coming to its splendor anytime soon

Jul 1st, 2009, 21:29	#13
sandeepbwn Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Burdwan, West Bengal Posts: 229	@hitanshu Don't u think buddy that the monsoon should be there around mid-Aug in Rajasthan? My primary plan was to visit Rajasthan but later started thinking about Andamans as most of my friends were against Rajasthan due to the mercury stuff. @Delhiwala Did u had a look at my Rajasthan itenery? Awaiting ur suggestions (as usual)

Jul 2nd, 2009, 17:09	#15
sandeepbwn Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Burdwan, West Bengal Posts: 229	Thnx. Will get back to u with more queries once im back from my biz trip