Planning a trip to Andaman but the pain of packing stuff is making you sick? Here is the perfect guide to help you pack essential items for your Andaman trip.
Whether you are an over-packer or a low-maintenance person, when it comes to packing, this checklist here about Andaman Travel Essentials is going to help you out a lot! In this Andaman packing checklist, we will help you with the list of essential items to carry to make your trip more comfy and memorable.
11 Amazing activities to do in Andaman
Wait! Before we discuss the list of Andaman Travel Essentials, let’s review the activities you can do there to get a better idea of what is required.
1. Scuba Diving
| Location | Havelock Island |
| Price | Starts from 3000 INR |
| Timing | 1 hour |
| Other Speciality | N/A |
2. Underwater Sea Walking
| Location | Havelock Island |
| Price | Starting Price 3500 INR |
| Timing | N/A |
| Other Speciality | Sea walking at 15-25 feet under the sea level |
3. Snorkelling
| Location | Elephant Beach, North Bay and Jolly Bouy |
| Price | Stars from 1800 INR |
| Timing | 15 Minutes |
| Other Speciality | N/A |
4. Visit the Limestone Caves
| Location | 150 km north of Port Blair |
| Price | N/A |
| Timing | 30 Minutes |
| Other Speciality | Some of the caves are so deep that one has to burn light to witness what’s inside. |
5. Mangrove Kayaking
| Location | Havelock Island |
| Price | Starts from 3500 INR |
| Timing | 2.5 hours |
| Other Speciality | Witness the exotic flora and fauna |
6. Travel in Sea Plane
| Location | Opposite Premier Industry, Dairy Farm Road, Port Blair |
| Price | Starts from 4500 INR |
| Timing | N/A |
| Other Speciality | Enjoy a bird’s eye view of the whole island |
7. Enjoy Lavish Cruise
| Location | Airport Authority Colony, Delanipur, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
| Price | Starts from 1200 INR |
| Timing | N/A |
| Other Speciality | N/A |
8. Dolphin Watching using Dolphin Glass Bottom Boat
| Location | Opposite Premier Industry, Dairy Farm Road, Port Blair |
| Price | Starts from 2300 INR |
| Timing | 60 Minutes |
| Other Speciality | See the widely varied vegetation submerged. |
9. Helicopter Tour
| Location | Opposite Cooperative Bank, Dairy Farm, Port Blair |
| Price | Starts from 8990 INR |
| Timing | 3 Hours |
| Other Speciality | Ride above the majestic coastlines of the dense tropical forest |
10. Parasailing
| Location | Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex |
| Price | Starts from 3000 INR |
| Timing | 5-10 Minutes |
| Other Speciality | Best view |
11. Trekking
| Location | Mount Harriet to Madhuban, Chidia Tapu to Kala Pahaad, Havelock to Elephant Beach, Diglipur Island to Raman Caves and Saddle Peak |
| Price | Varies accordingly |
| Timing | 1 – 3 Hours |
| Other Speciality | N/A |
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What to Pack for an Andaman Trip? Don’t Forget to Carry Essentials!
While planning a trip, all we care about is where to go, how to reach, what to visit and plan it all perfectly. But when it comes to packing, that’s the most tricky part many of us tend to miss out on as the only research we generally do is check the weather and pack a lot of stuff based on our judgement.
Though this kind of packing is the easiest one and the most risky one too. It can impact the trip’s fun parts if you forget to pack up the essentials. Here, let us help you carry all your Andaman Travel Essentials so that this trip during the trip you don’t regret because of not carrying something much-needed.
Here is the stuff you can pack for a trip to the Andamans:
Apparels
- Swimsuits: These are a must as Andaman is all about the beaches. Even if you feel like you won’t swim while packing, the breathtaking ambience there makes it irresistible for you to hold back from going in the water. Hence, carry a few of these at least. And in case you love spending time in the water, carry a lot of these.
- Hats: Beaches call for hats, not only as a fashion statement but also for safeguarding you from heat and weather cruelty. It helps you block the sun damage. There are a variety of options available online to choose from. The best recommended is the straw hat.
- Flip Flops/Beach Crocs: Keeping simple, comfy yet beautiful footwear is an advantage when it comes to the beach. Here ditch the wedges, complicated flats and shoes, rather carry lightweight flip flops or crocs to make your trip convenient. Additionally, you can add a pair of shoes in case you plan to go on trekking or jogging for serene views out there.
- Basic Layer: Keeping cotton clothes or quick dry ones that are lightweight and easy to wear is another travel essential for your Andaman trip. Keep the light and comfy stuff that also allows you to sunbathe in cases you don’t feel like changing into a swimsuit and going in the water. Slay with comfy shorts, shirts, tank tops etc and avoid carrying clothes that are easily ruined by sand and heat. Avoid jeans as they look shabby on beaches and are of no help even on dinners or dates.
- Outer Layer: Keep a shrug for sure with you. It adds more options to your outfits with fewer different pieces to be carried. Additionally, you can add a layer in case the weather gets cold by the evening.
Other must-pack Travel Essentials
- Sunglasses: Carrying sunglasses on the beach with that much heat is essential. It helps shield your eyes from the harsh UV rays and also looks stylish. Plus, it is an add-on to your fashion statement.
- Sunscreen: Protection from heat is a compulsion there. The non-familiarity of your body with heat can cause sunburn. Hence keeping a lightweight, waterproof sunscreen with good SPF (recommended 50+) in a good quantity is important. Do not miss this one out from your packing list for Andaman. Better is to keep one that works for both face and body and is not sweaty.
- Hair care: Beach days call for a lot of hair washes damaging your hair from salty water. Keep stuff like hair oils (they work incredibly well when it comes to salty water), hair dryers, post-wash serums, heat protestants, SPF hair balms etc. Moreover, do not forget to add travel-sized hair wash stuff and dry shampoos for cleansing to your Andaman packing list.
- Tote bags: Carrying a lot of stuff to beaches can be problematic without a tote bag and other bags might get ruined by the sand and beaches. Also, tote bags add a style quotient and are quite useful with enough space to keep it all. Keeping stuff like bottles, sunglasses, sunscreen, extra layers of clothes, swimsuits, basic cosmetics etc in a tote bag is an easier and trending option.
- Water bottles: Water bottles are a must when it comes to exploring Andaman. You can easily refill your water bottles with RO water, which is easily available from any restaurant.
- Hand Towel: Keep a hand towel handy wherever you go. Humidity and heat in Andaman ask for it and even if you go in water unplanned it’s a blessing and you can quickly dry yourself!
- Torch: After the sun sets, this is what you need the most. Keep it handy and with extra batteries to avoid getting lost and keeping crawlers away from you.
- Beach Mat: Another travel essential when it comes to visiting beaches is the beach mat. For resting there to sunbathe, it is a great item to carry. One can also carry hammocks to enjoy the forest areas, resting at noon or sleeping between trees under the stars.
- Insect Repellent: Another must item is to keep an insect repellent. Of course, no one needs a briefing about this. Let some slide in your bag ASAP!
Other optional things to carry
- Raincoats: Rains are uninvited guests when it comes to Andaman. In case you are not a fan of rain, keep raincoats to save you from the disguise. For rain lovers, it’s an optional item to carry. Rain on the beach is a beautiful view to witness.
- Basic First Aid: It is recommended to carry a first aid kit when you go on a vacation. At least a few basic items and medicines don’t take up a lot of space and help you whenever you need them. Try making customised ones, keeping your health in mind and adding some basic stuff too. Include a good number of bandaids in your first aid kit.
- Camera: If capturing is fun for you, keep a camera with you. There are a million places and views in Andaman that you would love to capture as a forever memory.
- Spare Contact Lenses: For stuff like scuba diving and beach bathing, carry an extra set of contact lenses.
Here you are all ready with the perfect checklist of Andaman Travel Essentials. Stay tuned to TourismBharat!
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