Permit? .... May?...Time?...Money?

xtemp · Nov 16th, 2008, 12:28

Ok so the Andaman Islands have really struck my fancy. I have been reading up on them, but still have a few questions:

1) How do you actually go about getting permission to visit these Islands?

2) Is it worth it to visit in early May? Is the place open? Is it raining yet?

3) Starting and ending in Delhi, What is the minumum amount of time that should be alloted to travel to either Havelock or Neil Islands and return to Delhi? I wont have a lot of extra time, but I want this trip to be worth it.

4) Doing the absolute low end of everything food and accommodation wise(I'm on a student's budget) how much money should I be prepared to set aside for such a trip?

I know this is early to start asking questions, but I leave for the first leg of my trip in less than a month and would like to have some idea of what is and is not viable/worth it down the road.

Thanks for the Help!!!

steven_ber · Nov 16th, 2008, 12:41

The flight costs are going to smash your budget to pieces. (search at www.ixigo.com using dates in May), The Island airport is Port Blair.

I'd imaging the flights will be busy, I think the monsoon hits the Islands in May, and the boats will then stop running, so this may push the flight prices higher.

xtemp · Nov 16th, 2008, 12:57

Lets say I could spend $300 for flights (which ultimately may or may not be true...I had been considering spending this money elsewhere, but nixed the old plan)...how much would food, lodging, and transportation cost on the island?

Also is there enough rain at the time to be considered a deterrent?

steven_ber · Nov 16th, 2008, 13:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtemp

Lets say I could spend $300 for flights (which ultimately may or may not be true...I had been considering spending this money elsewhere, but nixed the old plan)...how much would food, lodging, and transportation cost on the island?

Also is there enough rain at the time to be considered a deterrent?

A search on Ixigo came back with Rs. 26640 (about $560), so is it worth anyone answering the other questions?

And if so, how many days would you be on the islands?

Aishah · Nov 16th, 2008, 13:12

Here's a good thread in this Forum re permit etc.:

Andamans Visa?

also have a read of the first Thread (a 'sticky') in this Forum, called 'A few tips for the Andamans'. You might find most of your questions covered.

xtemp · Nov 16th, 2008, 13:29

Alas it seems as if my idealic splurge is a bit too splurge-y.

Thank you for your help

Photography_Freak · Nov 17th, 2008, 15:42

i went to the andamans for about Rs 14000 with a Youth Hpstels group , and it included the airfare!!

xtemp · Nov 17th, 2008, 16:53

Do they perhaps have a website?

Photography_Freak · Nov 17th, 2008, 18:02

actualee they do.. it was more of a webpage. it was organised by YHAI Madras. thr number is (044) 24890976.. may be you can try calling them about this.

Cheers
K

martinez · Nov 17th, 2008, 23:56

I paid 16000rs Kolkata-Port Blair return through cleartrip agency and will be flying on Indian airways.Flying out on December 1st and back on the 30th.
WWW.cleartrip.com

xtemp · Nov 19th, 2008, 10:08

I will definitely look into these. Thanks for the heads up

Nov 16th, 2008, 12:28	#1
xtemp Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kathmandu Posts: 55	Permit? .... May?...Time?...Money? Ok so the Andaman Islands have really struck my fancy. I have been reading up on them, but still have a few questions: 1) How do you actually go about getting permission to visit these Islands? 2) Is it worth it to visit in early May? Is the place open? Is it raining yet? 3) Starting and ending in Delhi, What is the minumum amount of time that should be alloted to travel to either Havelock or Neil Islands and return to Delhi? I wont have a lot of extra time, but I want this trip to be worth it. 4) Doing the absolute low end of everything food and accommodation wise(I'm on a student's budget) how much money should I be prepared to set aside for such a trip? I know this is early to start asking questions, but I leave for the first leg of my trip in less than a month and would like to have some idea of what is and is not viable/worth it down the road. Thanks for the Help!!!

Nov 16th, 2008, 12:41	#2
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: South of England. Posts: 11,573	The flight costs are going to smash your budget to pieces. (search at www.ixigo.com using dates in May), The Island airport is Port Blair. I'd imaging the flights will be busy, I think the monsoon hits the Islands in May, and the boats will then stop running, so this may push the flight prices higher. __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information. RAC & Waitlists explained.

Nov 16th, 2008, 13:12	#5
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 7,626	Here's a good thread in this Forum re permit etc.: Andamans Visa? also have a read of the first Thread (a 'sticky') in this Forum, called 'A few tips for the Andamans'. You might find most of your questions covered. __________________ "Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards."

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xtemp Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kathmandu Posts: 55	I will definitely look into these. Thanks for the heads up