Day 01: Arrive Chennai
On arrival at Kochi you will be transfer to hotel.
Tradition and Historic temples town Chennai is endowed with the second longest beach in the world-the Marina Beach. The fourth largest city in the country, Chennai is a mix historic monuments and new high-rise buildings. A lush, green city famed for its temples and silk, music and dance, Chennai gives a sense of serenity and spaciousness, enhanced by one of the world’s largest and most beautiful beaches. Chennai also offers rejuvenating South India Ayurveda Tour- a perfect tour to relax and rejuvenate your senses.
Day 02: In Chennai
Morning we take half day city tour of Chennai.
Proceed to Fort St. George containing the oldest Anglican Church in India, St. Mary’s Church, one of its benefactors being Elihu Yale, the English merchant after whom the University in Boston is named. The Fort Museum contains a fine collection of relics of that era. Drive along the Marina Beach past the Madras University, the Senate House and the Palace of the Nawabs of the Carnatic, to the San Thome Cathedral where the apostle is buried. Visit the ancients Kapaleeshwar Temple dedicated to Shiva, having a beautifully sculptured “Gopuram” (temple-tower) typical of South Indian temple architecture.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Chennai - Port Blair
In time departure transfer to airport to Board flight for Port Blair and on arrival transfer to the resort.
Port Blair is the capital of the Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is a small but picturesque place spread over a number of hills from Haddo across Secretariat Hill to Aberdeen Bazaar and South point. There are neat villages like Pahargaon, Shadipur and Garacharme.
Rest of the day you are free for independent activities.
Stay overnight at resort.
Afternoon proceed for breathtaking trip to Science centre followed by Corbyn’s Cove Beach- one of the most picturesque, coconut palm fringed beach,
In the evening enjoy the light & sound show at the Cellular jail.
Stay overnight at your hotel.
Day 04: In Port Blair
Full day visit the city Port Blair
Visiting presently houses the ruins of old buildings like Chief Commissioner’s House, Government House, Church, Bakery, Press, Swimming Pool, etc. and all in dilapidated condition.
Later proceed to Viper Island by Harbour Cruise. The gallows stop a hillock here is sight to watch. At the end to North Bay (coral island) - to see coals reefs, exotic varieties of beautiful ornamental fish and other marine life through snorkeling.
Stay overnight at your hotel.
Day 05: Port Blair - Neil Island
Early morning you will proceed to Neil Island by inter-island ferry and on arrival check-in into the hotel.
This beautiful island with lush green forest and sandy beaches is the vegetable bowl of Andamans. Connected by boat from Port Blair four days a week, it provides an ideal holiday for eco-friendly tourists.
Later visit the famous Lakshmanpur, Bharatpur, Sitapur beaches. Stay overnight at your hotel.
Day 06: Neil Island - Baratang Island
Morning proceed to Baratang Island by surface and on arrival check-in into the resort.
Barren Island is only active volcano in India. Barren Island about 3 Kms. has a big crater of the volcano, rising abruptly from the sea, about 1/2 Km. from the shore and is about 150 fathoms deep.
Afternoon depart to mangrove creek in a boat, with a transparent vision over it, to reach Live Limestone Cave. Next proceed toward the Mud Volcano where one can experience a closure look over the mud bubbles formed on it and Baludera beach. If possible at night you can view the nesting of turtles.
Later return to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 07: Baratang Island - Mayabunder
Morning proceed to Mayabunder where you will to Karmatang Beach and Avis Island (30 minutes) travel by local engine dingy boat.
Mayabunder offers excellent scenic beauty and beautiful beaches. Inhabited by the settlers from Burma, East Pakistan and ex-convicts, Mayabunder has a distinct culture. Beach at Avis Island (30 minutes boat journey from Mayabunder), Karmatang beach is also a turtle nesting ground.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 08: Mayabunder - Diglipur
Morning proceed for Diglipur Dam (Hydroelectric project in Kalpong River),
Diglipur provides a rare experience for eco-friendly tourists. It is famous for its oranges, rice and marine life. Saddle Peak, 732 metres, the highest point in the islands is nearby. Kalpong, the only river of Andaman flows from here.
On arrival check-in into the hotel for overnight stay at hotel.
Day 09: Diglipur - Havelock Island
Morning you will proceed to Havelock Island by inter-island ferry
Havelock Island is the most visited of the islands, with the most (although still minimal) infrastructure. Havelock is a magical place. Life moves more slowly here, untouched by commercialism and modern intrusions. Unwind after a day's diving by relaxing on a hammock or sunning yourself on the beach.
Afternoon you will visit the famous Asia’s 7th most beautiful beach. Thereafter proceed for the Port Blair and on arrival check-in into the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 10: In Port Blair
The tour begins in Havelock for Elephant Beach (coral island) by the local engine dingy where one can see the magnificent coals reefs, exotic varieties of beautiful ornamental fish and other marine life through snorkeling. In the evening return back to Port Blair.
Later return to Port Blaire for overnight stay at your hotel.
Day 11: Port Blair
Full day city sightseeing tour of Port Blair
Visiting Naval Marine Museum (Samudrika) - gives a good retrospect of the history, shells, Corals marine life, geography and archaeology of these islands, Mini zoo - houses some of the rare species of endemic birds and animals found in these islands, Chatham Saw Mill - one of the oldest and largest wood mill in Asia, Forest museum - offers an insight into forest activities through scale models and displays decorative pieces made of famous woods, Anthropological Museum - displays tribal essential and artifacts, Fisheries Museum (Aquarium) - exhibits species of marine life peculiar to the islands & Cellular Jail - a place of pilgrimage for all freedom loving people. After having lunch again the tour begins for Mount Harriet- the 2nd highest peaks (365 mts high) in the Andaman, which offers a magnificent bird’s eye view of Port Blair’s adjoining islands.
Stay overnight at your hotel.
Day 12: Port Blair – Kochi Departure
In time departure transfer to airport to board flight for Kochi. After reaching the airport of Kochi take the connecting flight to your onward destination.
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