Originally Posted by
ikonos
Always wanted to go to Andaman & Nicobar Islands but the limited connectivity and the permit process is bothering me. Any one has some insight on the permit process? Any suggestions on places to go and where to stay?
I think to visit just Port Blair and the other main islands, you wouldn't need a permit. But will check on the same though. I remember that you needed a permit, if one wished to travel to certain outlying islands.
As far as flights go, looks like there are 4 flights a day out of MAA and 2 flights a day out of CCU. But due to the limited number of seats on this route, looks like the average fare is always on the higher side.
On a side note, there is a vessel that ply's between Chennai/ Kolkata and Port Blair, but it's certainly no cruise liner from what i hear..!!