when to stay in Andaman Islands

JoannaRiki · Jul 7th, 2009, 01:08

Hi Guys
We are looking for a pleace to stay for 3 weeks in Andaman Islands .Does anyone know how much it could cost?

Joanna & Riki

rajered · Jul 7th, 2009, 04:57

Here is a link in Indiamike with regards to Andaman Islands A few tips for the Andamans

harsha · Jul 9th, 2009, 03:12

Hi Joanna...I was in Port Blair and Havelock Island in March 2009. There are hotels in every price range.

The luxury ones come for 60 pounds per night inclusive of taxes and the budget hotels come for 20-25 pounds per night. It is not too expensive.

Since you plan to stay for 3 weeks I would suggest you stay in the budget ones. Island Vinnie Cabana on Havelock Island is a very good option. The people there are really nice.

Cheers,
Harsha

vijayvad · Jul 9th, 2009, 19:05

Hi Joanna,

when i was in havelock islands,i stayed in Dolphin resorts.My plan was to book accomdation in wildorchid resort but it was full at that time. Dolphin resort is run by goverment so it is cheap(around 15 pounds) and though it is not a great place to stay,it is okay to stay there.but there is one problem that they dont have room service.

I would suggest Wildorchid and Bare Foot resorts in havelock islands

Thanks,
Vijay

tavarish · Jul 16th, 2009, 01:18

Hi JoannaRiki,

1. You do not say where in Andamans you want to stay.

2. You do not say what standard of accommodation you are looking for.

I think it would be easier to advice you more correctly if you would gice information on the questions above.

On Havelock (where most tourists stay) you can get a room from around Rs.100 (cheap a-frame hut) to Rs. 12000 (luxurious bungalow at the best beach). And everything in the middle :-).

palenque2012 · Jul 17th, 2009, 23:58

If staying in season, say Jan. or Feb., is it easy to get into the 100 R range huts or is it luck of the draw? THANX

tavarish · Jul 18th, 2009, 00:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by palenque2012

If staying in season, say Jan. or Feb., is it easy to get into the 100 R range huts or is it luck of the draw? THANX

It was very much luck of the draw last season. As they are cheap many stay in them for 2-6 weeks in one go.

palenque2012 · Jul 18th, 2009, 01:36

can you extend the 30 day permit in Port Blair?

tavarish · Jul 18th, 2009, 02:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by palenque2012

can you extend the 30 day permit in Port Blair?

You could extend the 30 day permit with another 15 days before the terrorist attacks in Mumbai. After that insident the permit regulations changes.

Now you get 15 days if you do not have a return ticket and another 15 days can be extended in Port Blair (there has been talks about that Havelock will get an officer with high enough rank to do it - but has not happened so far) which give a total of 30 days. If you are in Havelock and need to do this the best is to do the extention on a Friday, as it is the only day when you are able to leave in the morning and be back in the evening.

If you already have a return ticket you can get a 30 day permit straight away. You can currently not as a tourist stay longer than 30 days before you have to leave.

Hopefully it will go back to the old system at some point.

There is much more general information in the FAQ for Andaman Islands here: http://www.diveandamans.com/moreinfo/faqs

palenque2012 · Jul 18th, 2009, 12:57

Thanks alot, I was under the impression that 30 days was the max. Too bad, I got all excited when you said there were people hanging out for 6 weeks. Oh well, 30 days in paridise is better then none I guess. Are the very basic cabins avaliable on other islands as well? I figuer I might have a better shot on a less busy island.

zwala · Jul 18th, 2009, 13:21

Havelock Island is divine!
Can highly recommend Barefoot: www.barefootindia.com
Very beautiful rooms and lots of excursions besides the usually diving facilities.
Also suggest you check out: www.andaman.org
Enjoy!

tavarish · Jul 18th, 2009, 13:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by palenque2012

Thanks alot, I was under the impression that 30 days was the max. Too bad, I got all excited when you said there were people hanging out for 6 weeks. Oh well, 30 days in paridise is better then none I guess. Are the very basic cabins avaliable on other islands as well? I figuer I might have a better shot on a less busy island.

I apologize for my misleading comment. In the beginning of last season you could stay for 6 weeks, that was what I had in mind when I wrote it.

As far as I know they are not available on other islands, but I am mainly on Havelock so could be I have missed it if it is on offer.

4 weeks in paradise is surely better than none :-)

Jul 7th, 2009, 01:08	#1
JoannaRiki Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: London Posts: 32	when to stay in Andaman Islands Hi Guys We are looking for a pleace to stay for 3 weeks in Andaman Islands .Does anyone know how much it could cost? Joanna & Riki

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Jul 9th, 2009, 19:05	#4
vijayvad Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 6	Hi Joanna, when i was in havelock islands,i stayed in Dolphin resorts.My plan was to book accomdation in wildorchid resort but it was full at that time. Dolphin resort is run by goverment so it is cheap(around 15 pounds) and though it is not a great place to stay,it is okay to stay there.but there is one problem that they dont have room service. I would suggest Wildorchid and Bare Foot resorts in havelock islands Thanks, Vijay

Jul 16th, 2009, 01:18	#5
tavarish Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: India Posts: 23	Hi JoannaRiki, 1. You do not say where in Andamans you want to stay. 2. You do not say what standard of accommodation you are looking for. I think it would be easier to advice you more correctly if you would gice information on the questions above. On Havelock (where most tourists stay) you can get a room from around Rs.100 (cheap a-frame hut) to Rs. 12000 (luxurious bungalow at the best beach). And everything in the middle :-).

Jul 17th, 2009, 23:58	#6
palenque2012 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: usa Posts: 7	If staying in season, say Jan. or Feb., is it easy to get into the 100 R range huts or is it luck of the draw? THANX

Jul 18th, 2009, 01:36	#8
palenque2012 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: usa Posts: 7	can you extend the 30 day permit in Port Blair?

Jul 18th, 2009, 12:57	#10
palenque2012 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: usa Posts: 7	Thanks alot, I was under the impression that 30 days was the max. Too bad, I got all excited when you said there were people hanging out for 6 weeks. Oh well, 30 days in paridise is better then none I guess. Are the very basic cabins avaliable on other islands as well? I figuer I might have a better shot on a less busy island.

Jul 18th, 2009, 13:21	#11
zwala Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 42	Havelock Island is divine! Can highly recommend Barefoot: www.barefootindia.com Very beautiful rooms and lots of excursions besides the usually diving facilities. Also suggest you check out: www.andaman.org Enjoy!