http://www.indiamike.com/india Port Blair and other islands en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:54:08 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.indiamike.com/india/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.indiamike.com/india http://www.indiamike.com/india/andaman-and-nicobar-islands-f41/andaman-christmas-t95529/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:17:11 GMT Hey, me and my partner are planning on spending christmas in the Andamans. We've found some reasonably priced flights but need a bit more direct and maybe more recent information about what we can expect to be paying, especially at peak season rates. Has anyone been to the Andamans at christmas? if so could you tell us,
The least we should expect to pay for accomodation, we hoped to stay in No.7 Village on Havelock Island.
The average price of a meal.
Alcohol prices.

We don't have the tightest of budgets but neither are we millionaires so any thrifty advice would be greatly appreciated, Cheers. ]]> chrisrothnie http://www.indiamike.com/india/andaman-and-nicobar-islands-f41/andaman-christmas-t95529/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/andaman-and-nicobar-islands-f41/andaman-islands-27-11-9-12-anyone-t95313/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:05:15 GMT Hi! Anyone heading to the Andaman Islands between 27th Nov to 9th of Dec? I haven't got an intinerary for my trip there yet but will have a better idea closer to the time. 25yrs, female. Anyone intrested in going for a snorkel or doing a day trip venturing? ]]> ganjf http://www.indiamike.com/india/andaman-and-nicobar-islands-f41/andaman-islands-27-11-9-12-anyone-t95313/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/andaman-and-nicobar-islands-f41/accomodations-need-help-t95261/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:44:20 GMT Hey I am planning to go to andamans for the First time. 1. Do I need to book hotels in Havelock and Diglipur now itself. I will reach there on 17th Dec 09. I need cheap accommodation anything between 500-1200 RS D/B 2. Heard that Jolly bouy requires visitor permit. How,where and when to apply for that. 3.Is going to Diglipur first than going to havelock a good idea.Specially as I have a tight schedule. Planning to spend 3 days in Diglipur and 3 days in havelock. Looking for all your suggestions and advice. Hey I am planning to go to andamans for the First time.
1. Do I need to book hotels in Havelock and Diglipur now itself. I will reach there on 17th Dec 09. I need cheap accommodation anything between 500-1200 RS D/B
2. Heard that Jolly bouy requires visitor permit. How,where and when to apply for that.
3.Is going to Diglipur first than going to havelock a good idea.Specially as I have a tight schedule. Planning to spend 3 days in Diglipur and 3 days in havelock.
Looking for all your suggestions and advice. ]]> biki http://www.indiamike.com/india/andaman-and-nicobar-islands-f41/accomodations-need-help-t95261/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/andaman-and-nicobar-islands-f41/havelock-port-blair-ferry-flight-connection-t95201/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:53:57 GMT Hi, I have a flight from Port Blair back to Chennai on thursday 26 nov. at 12.45 pm. Is there a ferry from Havelock to Port Blair early enough in the morning to be in time for my flight, the same day? Or do I have to spend the last night in Port Blair? Thanks! Lieve Hi,

I have a flight from Port Blair back to Chennai on thursday 26 nov. at 12.45 pm.

Is there a ferry from Havelock to Port Blair early enough in the morning to be in time for my flight, the same day? Or do I have to spend the last night in Port Blair?

Thanks!
Lieve ]]> lieve http://www.indiamike.com/india/andaman-and-nicobar-islands-f41/havelock-port-blair-ferry-flight-connection-t95201/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/andaman-and-nicobar-islands-f41/how-to-get-a-ticket-for-december-t94755/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:46:53 GMT Hello, me and my husband we want to go to the andaman islands.
before of this we are in goa and then, at the end of december, maybe 27/28/29/30 we want to go to the isle to be there till the end of january.

my questions are:
where can i reserve tickets becaus only when i know when is my trip from chennai to the andaman islands i can buy my tickets to chennai. so please help me to find a solution for this.

also we don"t know about the prices there. it is very expensive or cheap like the rest of india?

also we want to know if the prices for the tickets ar one way prices or go and come?

so, i hope you can help us, maybe also with a direction where we should stay the first days? would be good to reserve in a cheap hostel some days.

thank you very much
Dominique ]]> diemike http://www.indiamike.com/india/andaman-and-nicobar-islands-f41/how-to-get-a-ticket-for-december-t94755/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/andaman-and-nicobar-islands-f41/cost-of-ferry-from-port-blair-to-havelock-t94363/ Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:25:11 GMT Hi, I am planning to go to port blair and havelock in feb.I have gone through most of the posts on this site but havent managed to find the current cost of ferry from port blair to havelock..some of the earlier posts are quoting prices of about 20 Rs for the ride, while travel agents and barefoot is charging almost 2200 for 2 people. Can someone who has visited andamans recently help me with the costs? Thanks ! Hi,

I am planning to go to port blair and havelock in feb.I have gone through most of the posts on this site but havent managed to find the current cost of ferry from port blair to havelock..some of the earlier posts are quoting prices of about 20 Rs for the ride, while travel agents and barefoot is charging almost 2200 for 2 people.

Can someone who has visited andamans recently help me with the costs?

Thanks ! ]]> NNB http://www.indiamike.com/india/andaman-and-nicobar-islands-f41/cost-of-ferry-from-port-blair-to-havelock-t94363/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/andaman-and-nicobar-islands-f41/snorkel-equipment-in-andaman-t94281/ Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:21:01 GMT Hi folks, Any suggestions on buying snorkel gear in Andaman/Chennai/Bangalore? How is the scene now in port blair regarding snorkel equipment? can we get them in Port blair or havelock? if so where/brand/cost? ill be there in Port Blair next weekend. any info on this would be helpful. Thanks. Hi folks,

Any suggestions on buying snorkel gear in Andaman/Chennai/Bangalore?

How is the scene now in port blair regarding snorkel equipment? can we get them in Port blair or havelock? if so where/brand/cost?

ill be there in Port Blair next weekend.

any info on this would be helpful.

Thanks. ]]> yodli http://www.indiamike.com/india/andaman-and-nicobar-islands-f41/snorkel-equipment-in-andaman-t94281/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/andaman-and-nicobar-islands-f41/andaman-ferry-sleeping-arrangments-t93783/ Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:59:33 GMT Hello, Does anyone know if we are still allowed to sleep on hammocks on the Chennai-Port Blair ferry deck? I was told that sleeping on deck has been banned since an Isreali was murdered a few years back... Please enlighten..... Hello,
Does anyone know if we are still allowed to sleep on hammocks on the Chennai-Port Blair ferry deck? I was told that sleeping on deck has been banned since an Isreali was murdered a few years back... Please enlighten..... ]]> sporktoes http://www.indiamike.com/india/andaman-and-nicobar-islands-f41/andaman-ferry-sleeping-arrangments-t93783/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/andaman-and-nicobar-islands-f41/best-dive-company-t93552/ Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:43:11 GMT Hi there,

Any votes for the best dive company from the following? We are going to Havelock Island and have acommodation sorted.

Barefoot Scuba
Blue Lagoon
Dive India
Islandvinnie

I suppose it depends on what type of diving you want. I am doing a refresher course as I have my Open Water but haven't dived for 5 years and my friend is doing his Rescue Certificate.

The prices vary slightly but I would prefer a smaller group or more one on one as I am still quite nervous.

Any feedback on your experiences and/or what dive center you think is better would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Freebird ]]> freebirdnz http://www.indiamike.com/india/andaman-and-nicobar-islands-f41/best-dive-company-t93552/