Planning A Beach Getaway? These 6 Deserve A Spot On Your Travel List

There are beach holidays, and then there is Andaman - a destination where clear turquoise water meets untouched landscapes, and the vibe is all about slowing down without switching off. Whether you are after coral reefs, quiet coastlines or a no-traffic kind of peace, Andaman gives you all that, plus enough adventure to keep things interesting. What makes it even better? No visa runs. No crowds (if you time it right). And plenty of space to recharge - mentally and literally. If Andaman is on your radar, these six islands and stops should be on your itinerary.

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Here Are 6 Andaman Islands That Deserve A Spot On Your Travel List:

1. Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)

This one is top of the list for a reason. Think powdery white beaches, dense tropical forests, and some of the best diving sites in Asia.

Radhanagar Beach is the showstopper - consistently ranked among Asia's top beaches for its sheer scale and calm vibe. Want something more active? Sign up for scuba diving or snorkelling near Elephant Beach. The coral reefs here are thriving and beginner-friendly.

2. Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)

Neil is Havelock's quieter cousin - slower, smaller and incredibly scenic. This is where you go when you want to read by the water, eat fresh seafood, and cycle from beach to beach.

Stop by Laxmanpur Beach for sunset, visit Natural Bridge for that Jurassic Park feel, and plan a few hours at Bharatpur Beach if you are into shallow snorkelling and soft, clear waters.

3. Ross Island (Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island)

Ross Island is less about lounging and more about wandering through history, ruins and wild deer - all in one breezy walk. Once the British administrative capital, it now wears its colonial past in quiet, crumbling walls overtaken by roots and trees.

Add this as a day trip from Port Blair and take a moment to see how nature reclaims space - elegantly and without apology.

4. Chidiya Tapu

For the best sunset views in the Andaman, ask any local and they will send you straight to Chidiya Tapu. Located just 30 minutes from Port Blair, it is less about the beach and more about the view.

The area is known for birdwatching, sure, but even if birds are not your thing, the sky here puts on a show. Bonus: There is a trek to Munda Pahad, a cliff point with a dramatic drop and an even better breeze.

5. Baratang Island

This one is for the slightly more curious traveller. Baratang is home to limestone caves, mangrove creeks and even mud volcanoes - yes, those exist.

It is not luxury-travel territory, but it gives you a peek into a very different side of the Andaman. The boat ride through mangrove forests is reason enough to go.

Tip: Start early from Port Blair. It is a bit of a journey, but worth every bumpy stretch.

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6. North Bay Island

If your plan includes water sports but not a full-blown deep-sea dive, North Bay is your best bet. Think sea walking, jet skiing, glass-bottom boats, and enough underwater action to keep your phone's storage sweating.

It is touristy but efficient, especially if you are short on time and want to try a little bit of everything.

Andaman may look like a beach postcard, but its real charm lies in its pace. No pressure to rush, no itinerary that cannot be edited mid-trip. Just you, a good pair of sandals, and a map that leads mostly to water.

So go, get sun-kissed, stay salty, and come back only when your feed is full and your mind is blank.