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6 Days Andaman Highlights: A Day-by-Day Andaman & Nicobar Islands Itinerary
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The 6 Days Andaman Highlights is a 6-day route through Andaman & Nicobar Islands, built for travellers who like to go deep rather than wide. Turquoise reefs and India's island frontier. This itinerary strings together Little Andaman, Port Blair/Sri Vijaya Puram and Swaraj Dweep (Havelock), moving at a gentle pace — enough time at each stop to see it properly rather than through a window.
Little Andaman lies far south of Port Blair, with Hut Bay as its harbour and main settlement. It is a big, green island of coconut groves, marshy creeks, forest and long beaches that face the open sea.
6 Days Andaman Highlights at a Glance
| Duration | 6 days |
| State / UT | Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
| Region | Islands |
| Route | Little Andaman → Port Blair/Sri Vijaya Puram → Swaraj Dweep (Havelock) |
| Starts / Ends | Little Andaman / Swaraj Dweep (Havelock) |
| 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:
- Little Andaman · 2 nights
- Port Blair/Sri Vijaya Puram · 2 nights
- Swaraj Dweep (Havelock) · 1 night
6 Days Andaman Highlights: Day by Day
Day 1 — Little Andaman
Arrive in Little Andaman and settle in — keep the first hours unhurried.
Day 2 — Little Andaman
A full day in and around Little Andaman.
Day 3 — Port Blair/Sri Vijaya Puram: Cellular Jail National Memorial
Move on to Port Blair/Sri Vijaya Puram and get your bearings. Walk the wings and the gallows ground, and attend the evening light-and-sound show — Port Blair's essential act of remembrance.
Day 4 — Port Blair/Sri Vijaya Puram: Ross Island (Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Island)
A full day in and around Port Blair/Sri Vijaya Puram. The ruined British capital in the harbour — banyans swallowing ballrooms, deer on the lawns, a short ferry across. The lighthouse island (on the ₹20 note's view) — snorkelling, glass-bottom boats and sea walking over coral gardens.
Day 5 — Swaraj Dweep (Havelock): Radhanagar Beach
Move on to Swaraj Dweep (Havelock) and get your bearings. The crescent itself — swim the clear water, walk the forest edge, and stay for the sunset that made it famous.
Day 6 — Swaraj Dweep (Havelock): Scuba diving
Your final day on the route. 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. The 6 Days Andaman Highlights wraps up in Swaraj Dweep (Havelock) — onward journeys start from here, and the route also loops comfortably back toward Little Andaman 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 6 Days Andaman Highlights 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 Swaraj Dweep (Havelock), Shaheed Dweep (Neil), Port Blair/Sri Vijaya Puram — day-by-day route, best time and food.
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Stops include Tawang, Ziro, Bomdila — day-by-day route, best time and food.
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Stops include Majuli, Guwahati, Kaziranga — day-by-day route, best time and food.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days do I need for the 6 Days Andaman Highlights?
The 6 Days Andaman Highlights is planned over 6 days, following this order: Little Andaman, Port Blair/Sri Vijaya Puram, Swaraj Dweep (Havelock). It runs at a gentle pace — the days are full but not frantic, and the route still works if you trim a night at the final stop.
What is the best time of year for the 6 Days Andaman Highlights?
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 6 Days Andaman Highlights start and finish?
It starts in Little Andaman and finishes in Swaraj Dweep (Havelock), travelling through Port Blair/Sri Vijaya Puram on the way. Most travellers enter Andaman & Nicobar Islands through its main gateway and join the route at Little Andaman.
Can I shorten or extend the 6 Days Andaman Highlights?
To shorten it, drop a night at Swaraj Dweep (Havelock) and protect your time in Little Andaman — that is the heart of the route. To extend it, add a day in Little Andaman or detour to Shaheed Dweep (Neil), which sits naturally alongside this route and has its own guide page on this site.
Do I need a permit for the 6 Days Andaman Highlights?
The permitted islands on this route are open to visitors, but some islands and tribal areas are restricted — stay within the permitted circuit.