Andaman Islands Travel Guide: A 10-Day Itinerary ✈️ Based on my visit to the Andaman Islands. Written by Debarun Sana. The Andaman Islands sit far enough from mainland India (closer to Myanmar and Thailand geographically than to the Indian coast) that they've stayed genuinely undeveloped compared to most beach destinations of comparable quality. This 10-day route covers Port Blair, Havelock Island, Neil Island, and a day trip to Baratang — the standard, well-established tourist circuit within the Andaman group specifically. Andaman vs. Nicobar — an important distinction Despite the shared "Andaman and Nicobar" name, this itinerary — like nearly every tourist itinerary for the region — covers only the Andaman group. The Nicobar Islands are a separate group further south, essentially closed to general tourism: visiting requires special permission from the Deputy Commissioner of the Nicobar District, rarely granted outside specific research or offic...