The capital city of the Andaman Islands, Port Blair is your entryway to the rich expanse of Beauty and Serenity that the Islands have to offer. Explore its many Museums, discover the Flora and Fauna and the Rich Marine Life, or simply take a stroll at the Marina Park to enjoy the sweet Sea Breeze. Walk past the Japanese Bunkers, indulge in Water Sports, discover the island’s High Peaks, and get familiarized with the land’s Rich Culture and Diversity.
If you are looking to visit all the major attractions like Chidiyatapu, Wandoor Beach, Carbyns Cove Beach and Cellular Jail it will take 2 days to explore them all. If you are looking to visit the nearby islands like Ross Island, North Bay, and Jolly Buoy along with the other major attractions you can explore them all in under 3 days.
Since Port Blair is tropical with high humudity and average temperature, you can opt to wear light cotton clothes and shorts. A hat and sunscreen is also recommended because tanning capacity is high here.
Port Blair is located at the Bay of Bengal, on the right side of India, 1191 kms from Chennai and 1225 kms from Kolkata.
You will have to take either a bus from the Bus Terminus from Port Blair or a cab to reach Baratang. Mid-way the bus will be taken to vehicle ferry for covering the distance faster.
Port Blair is about 778 miles (1,255 km) from Kolkata (Calcutta) and some 738 miles (1,191 km) from Chennai (Madras).
Reaching Port Blair means reaching the Andamans and there are 2 ways to reach here.
1. Flight
2. Ship
Flight:
Flights are the best way to reach Port Blair and it takes around 2-2.5 hours, in general, to reach here. Almost all the tourists visiting the Islands prefer flight as it is more convenient and hassle-free.
Direct flights are available from Chennai, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, and Delhi so you don’t have to go through the hassle of a layover.
Try contacting your local ticket supplier for booking,
If you are booking a package from us, you will also have the option to let us book the tickets at an affordable price.
Passenger Ship:
Coming here in a ship can be affordable but it takes more than 3-4 days (50-60 Hours) to reach Andaman from Vishakapatnam and Kolkata.
People coming from Kolkata travel a distance of 1255 KMs to reach Port Blair while people coming from Chennai cover 1190 KMs for the same duration of time.
The fare generally ranges from INR 2900-3000 for the Bunk Class, INR 7455-9365 for Cabin 2nd Class and INR 10,000-11,295 for Deluxe 1st Class.
Before booking, one must also consider several factors including, Sea Sickness, Weather, Food, and Clean Cabins.
Overall we don't recommend coming here on a ship because it won't be near as pleasant as a cruise.
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