Last updated: [3-10-2026]. Fares and rates below were checked on this date and change often.
Most Andaman budgets from Indore don't break at the beach. They break at the ferry counter, at the dive shop, and on the return flight someone booked three weeks too late.
So here's the short answer first. For a 5-night, 6-day trip covering Port Blair, Havelock and Neil, the Andaman trip cost from Indore works out to roughly ₹37,000–₹51,000 per person on a tight budget, ₹55,000–₹80,000 for a comfortable mid-range trip, and ₹86,000 or more if you want beachfront resorts and scuba. Those are estimates built from published fares and rates, not a quote. Every number below says where it came from, so you can check it yourself before you pay anyone.
You'll get a line-by-line breakdown: flights from Indore (and Delhi, if that's where you're starting), inter-island ferries, hotels, water activities, entry tickets, and the small costs people forget. There's also a section on the mistakes that can add ₹5,000–₹10,000 to a trip without you noticing.
Quick summary: Andaman trip cost at a glance
What | Estimated cost per person | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Indore – Port Blair return flight | ₹20,000–₹45,000 | No direct flight; one stop minimum |
Ferries (Port Blair → Havelock → Neil → Port Blair) | ₹3,600–₹7,500 | Private ferries; government ferries are cheaper but harder to get |
Hotels, 5 nights (twin sharing) | ₹4,000–₹50,000+ | The biggest swing in the whole budget |
Water activities | ₹1,500–₹13,000 | Snorkelling only vs. sea walk + scuba |
Sightseeing tickets | ₹700–₹1,000 | Cellular Jail, light & sound show, Ross Island |
Food + local transport | ₹7,000–₹25,000 | Our planning estimate, not a quoted rate |
Total (5N/6D) | ₹37,000 to ₹1,40,000+ | Depends mostly on flights, hotel and scuba |
A few naming notes before we start, because tickets and signboards now use different names. Port Blair was officially renamed Sri Vijaya Puram in September 2024. Havelock is Swaraj Dweep, Neil is Shaheed Dweep, and Ross Island is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep (all renamed in December 2018). Most ferry sites still show both names. This article uses the older names because that's what most people search.
How to reach Andaman from Indore: Indore to Port Blair flight cost
There is no direct flight from Indore to Port Blair. Skyscanner's route page and Air India's own route page both list zero direct flights on this sector, so you'll connect at least once.
What that means in practice:
Journey time: Air India's route page puts the Indore–Port Blair trip at around 7 hours 10 minutes with a connection. Longer layovers can stretch it much further, so check total duration, not just the fare.
Lowest fares seen: Skyscanner listed about ₹9,788 as the lowest one-way fare it had seen and about ₹20,743 for a return. Air India's page shows an indicative economy fare of ₹16,253 one way. Air India Express showed fares from ₹20,932 one way for a February 2027 date. These are snapshots, and they move every day.
Our planning range: ₹20,000–₹25,000 return if you book early and travel outside peak weeks; ₹25,000–₹32,000 for typical dates; ₹35,000–₹45,000+ for Christmas–New Year or last-minute bookings. Confirm on the airline's site before you lock dates.
One thing that catches first-timers: Port Blair is a daytime airport. Arrivals land in the morning or early afternoon, and that matters for the ferry plan below.
Starting from Delhi instead?
Delhi has it easier. Air India lists one direct Delhi–Port Blair flight of about 3 hours 40 minutes, plus many connecting options, with an indicative economy fare of around ₹10,858 one way on its route page. Budget roughly ₹18,000–₹30,000 return from Delhi on normal dates, and treat that as an estimate.
If you're in Indore and Delhi fares look much cheaper on your dates, it can be worth pricing Indore → Delhi separately. Just leave a generous buffer between the two flights. A self-booked connection that misses won't be protected by the second airline.
Andaman ferry cost: Port Blair, Havelock and Neil
Here's the bit nobody budgets properly. Havelock and Neil have no airport and no road link from Port Blair, so every island hop is a boat. A standard Port Blair → Havelock → Neil → Port Blair loop is three ferry tickets per person, and on private ferries each one costs about as much as a decent dinner for two.
Private ferries
The main private operators on this route are Makruzz, Nautika, ITT Majestic and Green Ocean. They're air-conditioned, bookable online, and leave from Haddo Wharf in Port Blair.
Route (one way) | Typical private fare | Travel time | Source note |
|---|---|---|---|
Port Blair → Havelock | ₹1,200–₹2,500 | about 90 min to 2.5 hrs | Makruzz's own guide gives ₹1,200–₹2,500 |
Havelock → Neil | Check operator | about 1 hr | Fares vary by operator and class |
Neil → Port Blair | Check operator | about 1.5–2 hrs | Fares vary by operator and class |
Sources don't fully agree here. One ferry booking site lists economy seats from about ₹800 (ITT Majestic) to ₹1,350 (Nautika) on Port Blair–Havelock, while another puts the Makruzz range at ₹800–₹3,000 depending on class. Premium and "luxury" classes cost noticeably more. For budgeting, ₹1,200–₹2,500 per leg is a safe middle, which gives ₹3,600–₹7,500 for all three legs. Confirm on the operator's website for your exact date.
A practical tip: if you're doing only Havelock, the morning sailings make the most sense. You arrive with most of the day left, and several ferry sites note that seas tend to be calmer earlier.
Government ferries
The Directorate of Shipping Services (DSS) runs government ferries from Phoenix Bay Jetty. They cost far less than private boats, are slower (roughly 2.5–3 hours to Havelock), and are mainly meant for islanders. Tourists can use them, but seats are limited.
How you book them is one place where sources disagree. Some ferry guides say there's no online booking and you queue at the DSS counter or a Common Service Centre; others say a DSS e-ticketing portal opens about 15 days ahead and sells out quickly. Either way, don't build a honeymoon around getting a government ferry seat. Use it as a backup, not a plan.
Hotel cost in Andaman: where most of the money goes
Flights decide whether you can go. Hotels decide how much the trip actually costs.
Published ranges vary a lot, so here are two independent reference points rather than one made-up number:
A large Indian tour operator's cost guide puts budget stays at about ₹800–₹3,000 a night, mid-range hotels and beach cottages at ₹3,500–₹7,000, and luxury resorts at ₹8,000–₹30,000.
A hotel price comparison site showed Havelock averages of roughly ₹3,717 a night for 2-star, ₹7,844 for 3-star and ₹15,749 for 4-star hotels at the time we checked.
Havelock is usually the priciest of the three islands for the same comfort level. Port Blair has the widest choice at the lower end. Neil is smaller and quieter, with fewer rooms overall, so it fills up first in peak season.
What 5 nights costs per person (twin sharing)
Hotel style | Room rate per night (estimate) | 5 nights, per person |
|---|---|---|
Budget guesthouse / simple hotel | ₹1,500–₹3,000 | ₹3,750–₹7,500 |
Mid-range hotel or beach cottage | ₹3,500–₹7,000 | ₹8,750–₹17,500 |
Premium / beachfront resort | ₹8,000–₹20,000+ | ₹20,000–₹50,000+ |
If you're a family of four sharing one room or a family suite, your per-person hotel cost drops sharply. Solo travellers pay the full room rate, which is why solo Andaman trips often cost more per head than couple trips.
What I'd do on a mid budget: keep Port Blair simple (you're mostly out sightseeing), spend on Havelock, and keep Neil modest. Nobody remembers their Port Blair hotel.
Andaman water activities price: scuba, sea walk and snorkelling
This is where a ₹50,000 trip becomes a ₹65,000 trip before you notice. Water activity rates are set by operators, change by season, and are usually paid on the spot. Treat every number below as indicative and confirm with the operator.
Activity | Where it's commonly done | Indicative price per person | Swimming needed? |
|---|---|---|---|
Elephant Beach boat (round trip) | Havelock jetty | about ₹1,000 | No |
Snorkelling | Elephant Beach, North Bay, Neil | ₹400–₹1,500 | No (guided, with life jacket) |
Glass-bottom boat | North Bay | about ₹1,500 | No |
Sea walk | North Bay, Elephant Beach | ₹3,000–₹3,500 | No |
Parasailing | North Bay, Elephant Beach | from about ₹2,500 | No |
Try scuba / Discover Scuba Dive | Havelock, Neil | ₹4,500–₹6,500 | No, for beginner dives |
A few things worth knowing before you hand over cash:
The Elephant Beach boat fare only gets you there and back. The sea walk, snorkelling or glass-bottom ride at the beach are paid separately. It's an easy thing to miss when you compare quotes.
Sea walking has a minimum age (one operator guide says children below seven aren't allowed) and operators typically ask about medical conditions like heart problems, asthma or high BP. Ask before you book, not at the platform.
Don't schedule scuba for your last day. Divers are commonly advised to leave a gap before flying. Do it on your first or second day in Havelock.
Three activity budgets
Light (₹1,500–₹2,500): Elephant Beach boat plus one snorkelling session.
Balanced (₹5,000–₹6,500): add a sea walk at North Bay or Elephant Beach.
Full (₹10,000–₹13,000): add a try-scuba dive in Havelock.
My take: if you can swim even a little and you want one splurge, pick scuba over the sea walk. If someone in your group is nervous about water, the sea walk or glass-bottom boat is the kinder choice.
Cellular Jail ticket price and other sightseeing costs
The history side of Andaman costs very little. These rates are from the Andaman & Nicobar Administration's official e-tourist portal: [LINK: official A&N e-tourist portal page used]
Ticket | Price (Indians) | Timing / notes |
|---|---|---|
Cellular Jail entry | ₹30 per head | Video camera (non-professional) ₹200 extra |
Cellular Jail sound & light show | ₹300 adult, ₹150 child (5–11 yrs) | Hindi 5:50 PM daily; 6:50 PM Hindi (Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun) or English (Mon, Wed, Fri); Hindi 7:50 PM daily |
Ross Island sound & light show | ₹300 adult, ₹75 child | Hindi, 5:30 PM |
Show tickets can be booked online on the official portal. The show is open-air, so it can be cancelled at short notice in bad weather. Book a day or two ahead in peak season.
Ross Island (Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep) has a separate entry fee, commonly listed as ₹50 for adults and ₹25 for children, plus a boat fare from Port Blair that travel guides put at roughly ₹300–₹500 round trip, often combined with North Bay. The Incredible India site notes that boats to Ross run every day except Wednesday. Confirm both the fee and the day before you go.
The Cellular Jail is a national memorial where freedom fighters were imprisoned. Dress and behave the way you would at any memorial, and keep the selfie poses for the beach.
[IMAGE: Front facade and central tower of the Cellular Jail national memorial. Alt text: "Cellular Jail National Memorial in Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair)". Caption: Entry is ₹30. The evening show is worth the extra ₹300.]
Andaman trip cost from Indore: full budget by traveller type
Now let's put it together. These tables assume 5 nights (2 in Port Blair, 2 in Havelock, 1 in Neil), private ferries, and twin sharing unless stated. Food and local transport are our own planning estimates, not quoted rates, since they depend heavily on how you eat and move around.
Per person: budget vs mid-range vs premium
Cost head | Budget | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
Return flights from Indore | ₹20,000–₹25,000 | ₹25,000–₹32,000 | ₹32,000–₹45,000 |
Ferries (3 legs) | ₹3,600–₹5,000 | ₹5,000–₹7,500 | ₹7,500+ |
Hotels (5 nights) | ₹4,000–₹7,500 | ₹9,000–₹17,500 | ₹20,000–₹50,000 |
Local transport (cabs, scooter, transfers) | ₹3,000–₹4,000 | ₹4,000–₹6,000 | ₹6,000–₹10,000 |
Food (6 days) | ₹4,000–₹6,000 | ₹6,000–₹9,000 | ₹10,000–₹15,000 |
Sightseeing tickets | about ₹800 | about ₹900 | about ₹1,000 |
Water activities | ₹1,500–₹2,500 | ₹5,000–₹6,500 | ₹10,000–₹13,000 |
Estimated total | ₹37,000–₹51,000 | ₹55,000–₹80,000 | ₹86,000–₹1,40,000+ |
Honeymoon couple from Indore
Double the mid-range or premium column and you're close: roughly ₹1.1–₹1.6 lakh for a comfortable couple trip, and ₹1.8 lakh upwards if you want a beachfront room in Havelock and scuba for both. Couples get the full benefit of twin sharing, so the hotel line is efficient. Where honeymooners overspend is usually the resort upgrade on the last night and a candlelight dinner add-on. Both are lovely. Both are optional. [INTERNAL LINK: Andaman honeymoon package page]
Family of four (2 adults, 2 kids)
Plan around ₹1.9–₹2.7 lakh for the family on a mid-range plan. Flights and ferries are charged per seat, so they don't shrink much with kids. Hotels and shows do help: the Cellular Jail show charges ₹150 for children aged 5–11, and a family room keeps the stay cost down. Check each activity's age rule before promising the kids a sea walk.
First-timer on a tight budget
Stay at the bottom of the budget column, book flights at least 6–8 weeks ahead, skip Neil if money is tight, and do snorkelling instead of scuba. You can realistically stay near ₹38,000–₹45,000 per person. Going lower usually means gambling on government ferries, and on a short trip that gamble isn't worth it.
Best time to visit Andaman (and how it changes the cost)
The broad agreement across sources is that October to May is the visiting season and June to September is monsoon. During the monsoon, travel guides note heavy rain, rough seas, restricted water activities and possible ferry disruption. Some sources narrow the best window to November–mid-May. Nobody can promise you calm water on a particular date, so treat any season advice as odds, not a guarantee.
Period | What to expect | Effect on cost |
|---|---|---|
October–November | Monsoon tailing off, some showers, fewer crowds | Hotels often cheaper; good value window |
December–February | Peak season, pleasant weather, busiest beaches | Highest flight and hotel prices; book early |
March–May | Warmer, generally calm seas, good for diving | Prices ease after peak, especially later in the season |
June–September | Monsoon, rough seas, activities may be shut | Cheapest, but you may lose activity days |
If you're reading this in October or November and thinking about a December honeymoon: book flights and Havelock hotels now. Christmas to New Year is when Indore fares climb fastest.
7 mistakes that can add ₹10,000 to an Andaman trip
Booking a ferry on the same day as your flight. If the flight is late, you lose the ferry fare and often a hotel night. Plan your first night in Port Blair.
Booking your Havelock hotel before your ferry. Hotels can be moved; peak-season ferry seats often can't. Lock ferries the moment your dates are fixed.
Assuming the Elephant Beach boat includes activities. It doesn't. Carry cash or UPI-ready balance for the add-ons.
Scuba on departure day. Don't. Do it early in your Havelock stay.
Comparing package prices that hide flights. Many Andaman packages quote land-only prices from Port Blair. From Indore, the flight can be bigger than the package. Always ask "with or without flights?"
Leaving the light & sound show to the last minute. Peak-season evening shows sell out; book on the official portal a day or two ahead.
Forgetting ID. Indian citizens don't need a permit for the main tourist islands, but you'll need a government photo ID for flights, ferries and some counters. Tribal reserves and certain restricted areas need special permission, and you shouldn't try to visit them.
A simple 5N/6D Andaman itinerary that matches this budget
Day 1: Fly Indore → Port Blair. Afternoon at the Cellular Jail, evening sound & light show.
Day 2: Ross Island and North Bay by boat. North Bay is where the sea walk and glass-bottom boat usually happen.
Day 3: Morning ferry to Havelock. Evening at Radhanagar Beach.
Day 4: Elephant Beach by boat in the morning; scuba or snorkelling today if you're diving.
Day 5: Ferry to Neil. Slow day, cycle or scooter around the island.
Day 6: Ferry Neil → Port Blair, fly home. Take the earliest sailing you can and check it reaches well before your flight.
This is a flexible itinerary, not a fixed plan. Ferry timings and operating days can change with the season, so confirm the details before travelling. If you're planning your trip, explore our Andaman tour packages to find an option that suits your travel plans.
Andaman trip checklist before you pay anyone
Flight fare compared on the airline's site, total journey time checked
First night booked in Port Blair (no same-day ferry)
All three ferry legs booked and timings matched to hotel check-ins
Package quotes compared on the same basis: with or without flights, which hotels, which ferry class
Activities chosen and age/medical rules checked
Light & sound show booked on the official portal
Photo ID for every traveller, kids included
Some cash in hand, in case card or UPI payments fail at smaller counters
So, what's the real Andaman trip cost from Indore?
For most people it lands between ₹55,000 and ₹80,000 per person for a comfortable 5-night trip, with around ₹37,000 as a realistic floor and no real ceiling at the top. The flight and the hotel decide most of it. Ferries and activities decide whether you stay on budget.
If you'd rather have someone build a day-wise plan and cost it against your actual dates, the team at TravellTech plans Andaman trips for travellers from Central India . For a clearer idea of your travel budget and package options, get in touch with our team for personalised guidance before booking.
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