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4 Days Havelock & Neil: A Day-by-Day Andaman & Nicobar Islands Itinerary
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The 4 Days Havelock & Neil is a 4-day route through Andaman & Nicobar Islands, built for travellers who want the highlights without rushing. Turquoise reefs and India's island frontier. This itinerary strings together Swaraj Dweep (Havelock), Shaheed Dweep (Neil) and Port Blair/Sri Vijaya Puram, moving at a balanced pace — enough time at each stop to see it properly rather than through a window.
Havelock — renamed Swaraj Dweep — is the island the Andamans are famous for, and Radhanagar (Beach No. 7) justifies everything: a long crescent of white sand falling from mahua forest into water that runs turquoise to deep blue, rated among Asia's best beaches and best taken at sunset, when the whole sky performs over the Laccadive-quiet sea.
4 Days Havelock & Neil at a Glance
| Duration | 4 days |
| State / UT | Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
| Region | Islands |
| Route | Swaraj Dweep (Havelock) → Shaheed Dweep (Neil) → Port Blair/Sri Vijaya Puram |
| Starts / Ends | Swaraj Dweep (Havelock) / Port Blair/Sri Vijaya Puram |
| Best time | October–May for many marine and beach activities; monsoon affects sea travel. |
Route at a Glance
The route in order — every stop has its own full guide page on this site:
- Swaraj Dweep (Havelock) · 2 nights
- Shaheed Dweep (Neil) · 1 night
- Port Blair/Sri Vijaya Puram · final day — no overnight stay
4 Days Havelock & Neil: Day by Day
Day 1 — Swaraj Dweep (Havelock): Radhanagar Beach
Arrive in Swaraj Dweep (Havelock) and settle in — keep the first hours unhurried. The crescent itself — swim the clear water, walk the forest edge, and stay for the sunset that made it famous.
Day 2 — Swaraj Dweep (Havelock): Scuba diving
A full day in and around Swaraj Dweep (Havelock). Discover-scuba to fun dives with the island's many schools — reefs, turtles and the calm east-coast sites in season. Snorkel the house reef — by short boat ride or the forest trail — with coral gardens in wading depth.
Day 3 — Shaheed Dweep (Neil): Natural Bridge, Laxmanpur II
Move on to Shaheed Dweep (Neil) and get your bearings. Walk the exposed reef at low tide to the coral arch — check tide timings; the rock pools teem with life. The swimming and glass-boat beach by the jetty — gentle water, coral patches and the island's activity hub.
Day 4 — Port Blair/Sri Vijaya Puram: Cellular Jail National Memorial
Your final day on the route. Walk the wings and the gallows ground, and attend the evening light-and-sound show — Port Blair's essential act of remembrance. The ruined British capital in the harbour — banyans swallowing ballrooms, deer on the lawns, a short ferry across. The 4 Days Havelock & Neil wraps up in Port Blair/Sri Vijaya Puram — onward journeys start from here, and the route also loops comfortably back toward Swaraj Dweep (Havelock) if you are returning the way you came.
Best Time for This Itinerary
October–May for many marine and beach activities; monsoon affects sea travel.
Within that window, the 4 Days Havelock & Neil runs at its best: the stops above are sequenced so the journey builds gradually, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands guide on this site tracks the festivals and seasonal changes that can reshape a week here.
Good to Know Before You Go
Some islands and tribal reserve areas are restricted or off-limits to visitors; stick to the permitted islands on this route, and expect inter-island ferries to bend with the weather.
Food to Try on This Route
Eat your way through Andaman & Nicobar Islands as you travel — these dishes headline the state's table, and each has its own page in the Food Atlas: Seafood curries · Coconut-based dishes · Tropical fruits · Grilled fish · Indian coastal cuisine.
More Itineraries to Consider
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Stops include Little Andaman, Port Blair/Sri Vijaya Puram, Swaraj Dweep (Havelock) — day-by-day route, best time and food.
Andhra Pradesh · South · 4 days4 Days Temple & Heritage Andhra
Stops include Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, Vijayawada — day-by-day route, best time and food.
Assam · Northeast · 4 days4 Days Guwahati–Kaziranga
Stops include Guwahati, Kaziranga, Majuli — day-by-day route, best time and food.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days do I need for the 4 Days Havelock & Neil?
The 4 Days Havelock & Neil is planned over 4 days, following this order: Swaraj Dweep (Havelock), Shaheed Dweep (Neil), Port Blair/Sri Vijaya Puram.
What is the best time of year for the 4 Days Havelock & Neil?
October–May for many marine and beach activities; monsoon affects sea travel. The Andaman & Nicobar Islands state guide on this site carries the full season-by-season calendar, including festivals that can lift or crowd this route.
Where does the 4 Days Havelock & Neil start and finish?
It starts in Swaraj Dweep (Havelock) and finishes in Port Blair/Sri Vijaya Puram, travelling through Shaheed Dweep (Neil) on the way. Most travellers enter Andaman & Nicobar Islands through its main gateway and join the route at Swaraj Dweep (Havelock).
Can I shorten or extend the 4 Days Havelock & Neil?
To shorten it, drop a night at Swaraj Dweep (Havelock) and protect a full day at Shaheed Dweep (Neil) — the route still reads end to end. To extend it, add a day in Swaraj Dweep (Havelock) or detour to Baratang, which sits naturally alongside this route and has its own guide page on this site.
Do I need a permit for the 4 Days Havelock & Neil?
The permitted islands on this route are open to visitors, but some islands and tribal areas are restricted — stay within the permitted circuit.