Andaman Islands Freedom Tribute – Savarkar Smaranyatra Tour
- 6 Nights 7 Days
- Will be declared soon
Embark on the Savarkar Smaranyatra Tour to honor Veer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar’s legacy while exploring the Andaman Islands’ natural and historical wonders. Begin in Port Blair with a poignant visit to Cellular Jail, where Savarkar was imprisoned. Stand in his original cell and witness the Light & Sound Show recounting India’s freedom struggle. Cruise to Ross Island for colonial-era ruins and roaming peacocks, then catch the sunset at Chidiya Tapu, known for vibrant seabird migrations.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Havelock Island – Tropical Beach Haven
- Port Blair – Gateway & Historical Capital
- Neil Island – Serene Coral Paradise
- Radhanagar Beach – Asia's Best Beach
- Cellular Jail – National Memorial Monument
- Bharatpur Beach – Neil Island's Water Sports Hub
- Baratang Island – Limestone Caves & Mud Volcanoes
- Natural Coral Bridge – Unique Geological Formation
- Laxmanpur Beach – Spectacular Sunset Point
- Elephant Beach – Coral Garden Paradise
Tour Plan
01
Arrival Port Blair → Ross Island Heritage Tour
Colonial Ruins & Island Welcome
Arrive at Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair and transfer to a local restaurant for welcome breakfast. Proceed to your hotel for check-in and brief rest.
After lunch, embark on a ferry to Ross Island (renamed Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Island), the former administrative headquarters of the British Raj in Andaman from 1858-1941. This 2-kilometer walk through history reveals hauntingly beautiful ruins reclaimed by nature:
Chief Commissioner’s House: Once-grand residence now covered in tropical vegetation
Government House: Colonial administrative building with remaining archways
Presbyterian Church: Gothic-style church ruins with intact walls
Japanese Bunkers: WWII structures from Japanese occupation (1942-45)
British Cemetery: Gravestones telling stories of colonial officers
Swimming Pool, Bakery, and Press: Remnants of self-sufficient British settlement
Deer and peacocks roam freely among the ruins, creating surreal photo opportunities. Return to Port Blair for dinner and overnight rest.
Overnight: Port Blair
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
02
Port Blair → Baratang Island Day Trip (220 km round trip)
Limestone Caves & Mud Volcanoes Adventure
After early breakfast, embark on an adventurous full-day excursion to Baratang Island, located 110 km north through the Jarawa Tribal Reserve. The journey requires traveling in convoys at designated times with strict photography prohibitions to protect the indigenous Jarawa tribe.
Upon reaching Baratang jetty, board a thrilling speedboat through dense mangrove creeks (15 minutes) followed by a 20-minute trek through pristine rainforest to reach the Baratang Limestone Caves. Marvel at spectacular stalactite and stalagmite formations created over millions of years through calcium carbonate deposits.
Continue to witness the rare Mud Volcanoes—natural geological phenomena where gases push gray mud to the surface creating miniature volcanic cones. These active volcanoes represent one of India’s few mud volcano sites.
Return to Port Blair via the same route, arriving by evening after a day filled with unique natural wonders.
Overnight: Port Blair
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
03
Port Blair → Havelock Island (Ferry 54 km | 2 hours)
Sail to Tropical Paradise
After breakfast and hotel check-out, visit the Chatham Saw Mill (Asia’s oldest and largest sawmill established 1883) and Forest Museum showcasing Andaman’s timber industry history, indigenous wood varieties, and forestry conservation efforts.
After lunch, board a government or private ferry (Makruzz/Green Ocean) to Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep), the archipelago’s most popular destination. The 2-hour cruise offers scenic views of emerald islands and azure waters.
Upon arrival at Havelock jetty, transfer to your beach resort. Evening at leisure to explore nearby beaches, beachfront cafés, or simply relax listening to ocean waves.
Overnight: Havelock Island
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
04
Havelock – Elephant Beach & Radhanagar Beach
Coral Reefs & Asia’s Best Beach
After breakfast, take a speedboat or trek to Elephant Beach, Havelock’s premier snorkeling destination featuring vibrant coral reefs just meters from shore. Spend the morning snorkeling among colorful fish including parrotfish, clownfish, and angelfish. Optional water sports include jet skiing, banana boat rides, and sea walking.
After lunch and rest at your resort, visit the world-renowned Radhanagar Beach (Beach No. 7), awarded “Best Beach in Asia” by TIME Magazine. This 2-kilometer stretch of powdery white sand meeting turquoise waters creates picture-perfect tropical scenery.
Spend your afternoon swimming in gentle waves, sunbathing under coconut palms, or exploring the pristine beach. Stay until sunset to witness the sky ablaze with orange and pink hues as the sun dips into the Andaman Sea—one of nature’s most spectacular displays.
Overnight: Havelock Island
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
05
Havelock → Neil Island (Ferry 20 km | 1 hour)
Tranquil Coral Island Escape
After breakfast, board an inter-island ferry to Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep), a serene coral island with crystal-clear turquoise waters and pristine white sand beaches. This small island (18.9 sq km) offers peaceful village atmosphere and unspoiled natural beauty.
Check into your beach resort and enjoy lunch. Late afternoon, explore Neil Island’s famous beaches:
Laxmanpur Beach 2: Visit the Natural Coral Bridge (Howrah Bridge), a unique geological formation created by coral deposits and wave action, visible during low tide. Explore tide pools teeming with marine life and collect seashells.
Laxmanpur Beach 1: Move to this spectacular sunset viewpoint where the sun sets directly into the sea, creating brilliant colors across the sky and water. This beach ranks among Andaman’s finest sunset locations.
Evening free to explore the small village bazaar or relax at your resort.
Overnight: Neil Island
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
06
Neil Island → Port Blair (Ferry 36 km) – Cellular Jail Heritage
Morning Beach & Freedom Struggle History
After breakfast, visit Bharatpur Beach, Neil Island’s most popular beach featuring shallow, calm waters ideal for swimming and snorkeling. The beach’s excellent coral visibility and vibrant marine life make it perfect for glass-bottom boat tours and water sports.
Return to your hotel, check out, and board the ferry back to Port Blair (Makruzz/Green Ocean). Transfer to your hotel upon arrival.
After lunch, visit India’s most significant freedom struggle monument—the Cellular Jail (Kala Pani). Explore this colonial prison built 1896-1906 where freedom fighters including Veer Savarkar, Batukeshwar Dutt, and Yogendra Shukla endured brutal torture and isolation. Visit:
Solitary Cells: 4.5 x 2.7 meter cells designed to prevent prisoner interaction
Savarkar’s Cell: Original cell where Veer Savarkar was imprisoned
Gallows: Execution site where many revolutionaries were hanged
Cellular Jail Museum: Exhibits documenting the brutal penal system
Attend the powerful Light and Sound Show at 6:00 PM, narrated by Om Puri, bringing alive the prisoners’ struggles through multimedia projection and emotional storytelling. The show honors the sacrifice of countless freedom fighters who endured unimaginable hardships for India’s independence.
Overnight: Port Blair
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
07
Port Blair Departure → Mumbai
Farewell to Island Paradise
After breakfast and hotel check-out, transfer to Veer Savarkar International Airport for your departure flight to Mumbai, carrying unforgettable memories of Andaman’s pristine beaches, vibrant coral reefs, colonial history, and freedom struggle heritage.
Tour Concludes with Happy Tropical Island Memories
Meals: Breakfast
Tour Cost per Head
Per Person
Rs 51999/- onwards*
Cost Inclusions
- AC Accommodation on twin sharing basis
- AC Vehicle as per the itinerary only.
- Havelock & Neil by Luxury Cruise (Makruzz/Coastal/Green Ocean)
- Veg / Non Veg Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (Breakfast Lunch and Dinner).
- All Entry permits, Entry tickets, Boat /Ferry tickets wherever required.
- 01 Session of snorkelling by speed boat at Elephant Beach.
Cost Exclusions
- GST as applicable.
- GST 05%
- All kind of personal expenses such as tips, laundry, telephone bills, beverages, etc.
- Glass bottom boat rides, water sports & other snorkelling charges.
- Optional, suggested or unspecified activities.
- Camera fees (still or movie)
- Additional sightseeing charges or extra usage of vehicle.
- Any additional charges arising due to natural calamities, political disturbances, VIP movement, etc.
- Anything not mentioned in cost Includes
Please Note
1.All Group Departures with bookings of less than 15 passengers will be organized on Customized basis with the services of a local tour co-ordinator.
2. Costs incurred due to changes in the vehicle, vehicle route or stays arising from factors beyond our control (such as bad weather, landslides, civil disturbances, changes in flight or train schedules, etc.) are to be borne by you.
3. Passengers sharing in vehicle & type of vehicle provided will be at the sole discretion of Isha tours & will depend on group size.
4. Extra person in a room will be provided with Mattress and not bed.
5. Cancellation Policy
* Disclaimer: Prices are subject to market rates at the time of booking | Services subject to availability | Terms and conditions apply | Airfare excluding
| Tour Cost Advance | Rs 25000 + Airfare |
|---|---|
| Cancellation Made | Amount refundable |
| Rs 25000 advance per head | Non refundable |
| 45 to 30 days prior to the date of departure | 50% of the tour cost |
| 29 to 15 days prior to the date of departure | 75% of the tour cost |
| Less than 15 days | No Refund |
| Air tickets | As per cancellation policy of the airlines |
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