How To reach Andaman and Nicobar Islands from Delhi

Andaman and Nicobar Islands due to its mesmerising views, serene beaches and azure waters have gained a tremendous increase in their popularity among tourists all over the globe, in the recent times.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands comprise of 572 islands under them out of which there are 37 developed and are called a bunch of islands which can be seen at the turning point of the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea. If considered the overall area of each, then it can be approximated as 150 km which consist of two island groups including firstly, the Andaman Islands and secondly, the Nicobar Islands.

The approximate population of the whole mounted up to around 3.81 lakhs if we go by the surveys which were last updated in the year 2012 and the overall area is approximated around 8,250 km square. These islands located in a remote location in the serene Bay of Bengal are one of the best vacation destinations if you want to experience the water and sandy beaches from close.

 

If you are wondering Delhi to Andaman and Nicobar Islands distance, then you would be surprised to know they are situated at a distance of 2,481 km from each other. Are you also one of the water babies who are dying out of curiosity and excitement to visit these gorgeous islands? If yes, then what is stopping you? If it is the question, how to reach Andaman and Nicobar Islands from Delhi, troubling you, then worry no more because we have researched well and tried to answer your question to the best.

 

Ways to reach Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Being an island, the easiest and most prevalent way to reach the island has always been travelling by air. There are numerous flights from major cities of India which will take you to Andaman and Nicobar Islands easily and in the fastest duration of time. Other than the air travel option, the second prevalent option which many tourists choose is to board a cruise ship to Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

The cruise ship usually takes around two to three days to reach Port Blair, which is the capital city of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, from Indian Mainland. So, though boarding a ship may be a convenient option but you must go for it, only if you have some extra time in hand.

Want to know about each mode of travel option in detail? If yes, then you are at the right place. So, continue reading about the detailed way to travel to these serene islands.

By Taking a Flight:

The main airport gateway through which you can enter Andaman Islands through a flight is by landing at the Veer Savarkar International Airport (IXZ) which is also known as Port Blair Airport. Flights from major Indian cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and Bangalore are available to here frequently. As told earlier, the approximate distance by air to these islands is 2,489 km.

There are regular Air India flights from Delhi to Port Blair and even several other airlines such as Jet Airways, IndiGo, SpiceJet, GoAir, Vistara and so on which offer direct services between the two capital cities.

The average duration of a flight from Delhi to Port Blair is of five hours duration. Once you land at the Port Blair Airport, you will see that there are taxi rentals and shuttle services quite easily available for the tourists.

Since, the price keeps on changing, it is better if you check the air ticket price beforehand to have an approximate idea of the budget required to travel to Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

By Taking a Train:

Obviously, since we are talking about reaching Andaman and Nicobar Islands, you cannot reach the place directly from Delhi through a train. However, going to these islands by a train is not much recommended because not only it takes a lot of time but also requires you to change several transports as well.

Though if you are adamant that you want to go by train, then you can book a railway ticket from IRCTC website or the nearest New Daily Station. One of the best options for you would be to begin your journey from New Delhi (NDLS) to Chennai Central (MAS). The average time required to cover the distance between these two railway stations would

be around 32 hours and 5 minutes. Make sure you check the Delhi to Andaman train ticket price prior to booking. Also, the Chennai Central is again 1,369 kms away from Port Blair, so you probably would have to hire a taxi from the station to reach the islands.

By Taking a Ship:

There are several ships operated by the Government of India from Kolkata, Chennai and Vizag. Also, travelling from Delhi to Andaman Nicobar by ship can take you more than 3 days, although the ships from Kolkata are said to take comparatively less time than other. There are different classes and different kinds of ships taking you to the islands.

If you are coming for a short duration, then ship will not be a proper mode of transportation for you. Moreover, sometimes the people who are not accustomed to Ship journeys tend to feel sea sick during the journey which ultimately ruins their vacation. You can check the timing as well as Ship schedule from the government website under the head of Andaman Ship Schedule.

You also must remember that the ship sailing takes place only once or twice in a week and not on every day basis. Moreover, the ticket booking opens up approximately 15 days prior to departure of ship. You can submit a booking request by downloading a form from the Government Website. It is mandatory for boarding the vessel that you carry a hard copy of the tickets.

Make sure to book the cheapest Andaman tickets With SHS Holidays of whichever mode of transport you desire. We wish you a happy vacation!