LTC to Andaman some tips

TIPS FOR LTC TO ANDAMAN ISLANDS

Andaman Islands is the most incredible place to visit with family……..There are lots of adventure water sports , island beaches , tourist spots like mud volcano , historical remains and the Jarawa and hongu tribes who are yet to come to our styles…….

World famous beaches like the Radha nagar beach at Havelock islands , chidiya tappu beach, wandoor beach are some of the few beaches..

Food facilities are available for all types of people ie north , south Indian varieties , Spanish and Italian dishes  both vegetarian and non vegetarian. Sea foods are the delicious one ……

Planning a trip

Season..

October to February  , the climate will be mild hot and pleasant for road and sea travelling . Some times you may see some rainfalls during the season..

Januray is the best season with the Island festival ..

Travel tips

1.       Board flight for Port blair from Chennai and it takes two and a half hour travel over the bay of Bengal .

Flight charges

Booked before 6 months  -  7200/- to 8400/-  ( to and fro)

Booked before 3 months  -  8500/- to 9750/-  ( to and fro)

Booked before 1 month    -  12000/- to 14000/- ( to and fro)

2.       Staying

Holiday Home for Central Government Employees ( CPWD) -  10 rooms ( double bed)

Rs 180 /- per day maximum 5 days ( online booking at Directorate of Estates)

Other lodging facilities at Port Blair

Room Rent varies from 500/- to 1250/- per day  (normal non AC)

Room Rent varies from 1500/- to 2250/- per day ( 3 star with AC)

3.       Local Travel

You can book for one day or 3 day or 5 day package tour with Andaman tourism centre at cheaper cost

Private tour operators cost around 3500/- to 4500/- per person for a 4 day trip around Andaman ( you can negotiate if you are going in a group trip )

4.       Island travel

There are more than 50 islands but for tourist attraction you can travel to 3 or 4 islands depending on your tour and stay program

1.       Havelock island  (must visit ) 2 hours ship journey from main land cost 800/- to and fro for govt boats and 2500/- for private boat. ( you must reserve the trip well in advance at the Port blair reservation counter .. Ship starts at 06.00 am and returns on the same day around 18.30. hours.. you will get around 5 hours to tour Havelock islands.

2.       Andaman trunk route is a forest highway connecting Port blair towards the north far end of the island . journey should commence at 04.30 hours early in the morning via the jarawa tribal forest route which opens at 06.00 am for tourist. ( package available at Portblair)

LTC limits for Group C grade pay 2400-2800

Train from and to Coimbatore – Chennai – AC 111 tier Rs 1440/-

Flight from and to Port blair – Chennai  - economy class – 11500/-

Ship fair from and to Port Blair to Havelock – economy -  630/-

Have a wonderful trip and celebrate with family…………………………………