Indian citizens do not need a passport or visa to visit the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. A government-issued photo ID is enough. Foreign nationals require an Indian visa and may need a Restricted Area Permit (RAP), usually issued on arrival in Port Blair.

Fly into Port Blair’s Veer Savarkar International Airport from major Indian cities. Regular ferries also operate from Chennai, Kolkata, and Vizag, but flights are the fastest and most reliable.

Budget eateries start around ₹200–₹300 per meal, mid-range restaurants ₹400–₹800, and upscale dining ₹1000+. Fresh seafood is abundant; resort areas can be pricier, especially on Havelock and Neil.

Andaman is calm after dark; nightlife is limited to beach cafés, live music nights, and resort bars. Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) has the most options, but expect a laid-back scene rather than late-night clubs.

RAP stands for Restricted Area Permit. Some parts of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands are protected, and visitors (mainly foreign nationals) may need an RAP to enter. Permits help conserve indigenous habitats and sensitive zones.

They are an archipelago in the Bay of Bengal, southeast of mainland India and northwest of Indonesia and Myanmar. The islands are known for turquoise waters, coral reefs, rainforest, and unique wildlife.