As it is a part of the Indian Subcontinent We have to follow the guidelines set up by the Indian Govt., Ministry of Home Affairs and Andaman administration.

• Indian travelers don’t need a passport, visa or other documents to visit we only advise them to carry their proof of identity.
• For foreign travellers, a passport is required along with their Indian visa. No Restricted Area Permit (RAP) is required for most foreign nationals.
• Travelers from Afghanistan, China, Myanmar, and Pakistan will require Restricted Area Permit (RAP) along with their passport and Indian Visa. For RAP they have to consult Ministry of Home Affairs.

One can reach Port Blair, the capital of Andaman, by either air or water from most major cities in India

By Air: Taking a flight is the fastest way to reach Andaman from mainland India. Veer Savarkar airport is the only commercial airport in Port Blair where You can take a direct flight or connecting flights from major Indian cities, which will last 2.5 to 5 hours. Foreign travellers may note that there are no direct international flights from Andaman they have to fly here from Mainland India.

By Water: For those who want to reach Andaman by water, ships are operated by the Indian Government from Kolkata, Chennai and. This journey will take you almost 3 to 4 days, and you will land at the main sea-port at Port Blair.

Note: However, we don’t recommend travelling by sea because it’s not a cruise-type but more of a basic passenger + cargo ship and in these ships there are no entertainment options, long journey duration, limited food choice and you may face sea-sickness and also travellers will have to physically visit the Tickets Corporation Offices in Chennai, Calcutta and Visakhapatnam.

Inter-Island Transport system is the internal nervous system of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands which connects all the inhabited islands of this territory through water transport or road Transport.

To reach Havelock, you can take a private or Government ferry from Port Blair. These ferries operate daily but be careful while booking the Government ferry as it is cheaper option to travel so it may be slow and can also be unclean. These are usually for the locals and we suggest you book at least 3 days in advance by going through a ticket booking counter. They are not as reliable as their private counterparts.

Private ferries are air-conditioned and will take you from Port Blair to Havelock in 1.5 hours approx. and 1 hour approx. from Neil Island. You can book them online without a hassle, and they’re the fastest commute between the islands. Private ferries are the ideal mode of transport for travellers.

 Havelock Island know known as Swaraj Dweep is a tiny strip of land surrounded by the clear waters of the Andaman Sea, lush mangrove forests that can be visited by boat, amazingly photogenic Radhanagar Beach, miles of uninterrupted coastline, populated by wandering elephants, and rainbow-coloured underwater coral making this travellers paradise

You can find the best water sports activities to do in Havelock, like Scuba Diving, kayaking, Jet-skiing, and Snorkelling!

A walk along the sublime coastline is the best way to soak up the charm of Havelock. You can surround yourself with beautiful beaches like Elephant beach, immerse yourself in nature and connect with the traveller in you. Take your chance to watch the sunset at Radhanagar beach as it is titled as the best beach in Asia for a reason!

Neil Island now also known as the Shaheed Dweep is best known for tranquil nature, lush green landscape with fields and coconut palms, its unparalleled biodiversity and unexplored span of dense tropical forests and greenery complemented by turquoise blue waters, beautiful sunrises make it the perfect breath-taking tropical island.

Take a government or a private ferry to reach this island. We recommend a private ferry for this journey too as the online booking is much easier and will provide a quality experience for you. The journey takes about 1.5 hours from Port Blair and about 1 hour from Havelock.

Due to the most of Area is covered with forest so it is less populated and lack of vehicles, markets, and resorts, Neil Island is best suited for people who’d like to stay far from the city noises and into the wonderful world of complete serenity. Also the island has non-existent internet connectivity and patchy cellular network which usually cuts off your outside communication and helps you detox yourself from the digital world and into the lap of nature, breathing fresh air.

The roads are thin and long and connect the island’s jetty to all major attractions. The trip to the destination is quite mesmerizing as the roads are surrounded by long banana plantations, paddy fields, and other agricultural greenery.

Neil is better explored by either a rented bike or bicycle due to its size, flat area, and the peace of mind you get when traveling. Apart from this, the hotels in Neil further commend the vibe of the island. Most of the hotels and resorts here, are located near the beaches or in the jungles, which is hard to find anywhere else in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

• The island only has a population of 3,040 as per 2011 census.
• It is located 37 Km from Port Blair
• There are no Petrol Pumps in Neil Island.
• Internet connectivity is almost non-existent in the island and for making calls BSNL is only option as per now.
• The name of island is changed to Shaheed Dweep from Neil by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 30 Dec 2018.
• There is only one bus for public transportation here.
• Neil Island is also known as the vegetable bowl of Andaman.
• Neil Island is only accessible by ferry from Port Blair and Havelock Island.
• It is advised going to the Neil Island via the Havelock Route I.e. Port Blair to Havelock and then to Neil, and Return back to Port Blair