Overview
Travel is the movement of people between relatively distant geographical locations, and can involve travel by foot, bicycle, automobile, train, boat, bus, airplane, or other means, with or without luggage, and can be one way or round trip. Travel can also include relatively short stays between successive movements.
The origin of the word “travel” is most likely lost to history. The term “travel” may originate from the Old French word travail, which means ‘work’. According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, the first known use of the word travel was in the 14th century.
Highlights
- Trek to the world-famous Everest Base Camp
- Enjoy the amazing view of the Himalayas from Kala Patthar
- Travel through the Sherpa villages of Namche, Khumjung, Khunde, and Dingboche
- Visit Tengboche the biggest and oldest monastery n the region.
Itinerary
Experience the best of the Andaman Islands with scenic beaches, historic landmarks, island hopping, and exciting water activities across Port Blair, Havelock, Neil, and North Andaman.
On arrival at Port Blair airport, our representative
will receive and escorted to the hotel. After check-in
at the hotel and little relax, we proceed to Carbyn’s
Cove Beach & Cellular Jail and watch the Light and
Sound Show at Cellular Jail where the saga of the
freedom struggle brought alive. Overnight stay at
Port Blair.
• CORBYN'S COVE BEACH- The coconut-palm
fringed beach, 3 kilometers away town is ideal for
swimming and sun-basking. Facilities like hotel,
restaurant, bar, changing room, adventure water-sports are available here. Historical
remains like Japanese Bunkers can be seen on the way to this beach. The Snake Island
situated just across the beach is popular for scuba diving. The Restaurant & Beer Bar
run by Tourism department provides delightful cuisine at reasonable rates in a soothing
ambiance on the beach.
• LIGHT AND SOUND MUSIC SHOW:- The
Sound and Light show in the Cellular Jail narrates
the saga of the Indian freedom struggle, brought
alive through sound and light effect of the brutal and
barbaric atrocities piled on the freedom fighters
deported to these islands and incarcerated in the
small cells of this jail. This show is very popular
among the tourists visiting these islands.
NORTH BAY
It is also called “The Gate Way to Port
Blair”. This place is famous for its coral
reefs, exotic verities’ of beautiful
ornamental fishes and water sports
activities. The breathtaking stretch of
coral bed leaves you spellbound. North
Bay is the foremost snorkeling point of
Andaman. Apart from snorkeling and
glass-bottom boat ride, scuba diving,
underwater sea walk facility is also
available at North Bay.
ROSS ISLAND
It was the Capital of Port Blair during
British and Japanese regime, prior to
India’s Independence. It was named
after Sir Daniel Ross a marine
surveyor. It was nick named “The Paris
of the East”. It is now under the
supervision of the Indian Navy. This
island is an ideal destination for nature
walk amidst sylvan surroundings with
deer’s, peacocks and exotic birds. Then
back to Hotel. Overnight Stay at
Port Blair.
Transfer to Havelock Island by Cruise. The Island (often just called Havelock) is one of
the most beautiful and largest islands of Ritchie’s Archipelago and is a placid heaven like
no other. Situated 57 km north east of the South Andaman with an area of 92 Sq.Kms
she offers a breathe taking trail of nature
expeditions. The island is primarily populated
by Bengali settlers. This picturesque Island
with beautiful sandy beaches and lush green
forest is also rated as the seventh most
beautiful island in the world. It hosts two of
the world’s most renowned
beaches; Radhanagar Beach & Kala
Patthar Beach. The Island also has the
biggest concentration of breath-taking diving
and snorkeling sites, thus acting as a paradise
to marine world explorers. On arrival proceed
to selected hotel. Overnight stay at
Havelock.
After breakfast, start for Elephanta Island by
boat (optional tour at your own cost) (water
activities at your own cost). On arrival proceed
to the selected hotel. Overnight stay at
Havelock.
NOTE: If you would like to
cover Elephant Beach then you can do by
Direct payment basis there itself.
At morning have your breakfast in the hotel
after that our representative will help you to
board the Boat which will sail to the Neil
Island of unexplored coral reefs, brilliant
biodiversity, white sandy beaches with
tropical forest and vegetation and a very grade A place to chill out after the "bustle" of
Havelock. On arrival at Neil Island, our representative will receive and escort you to
check-in to the resort/hotel. After that start a trip for sightseeing Laxmanpur, Bharatpur
& Howrah Bridge Neil beaches are still the place for that added bit of relaxation. Laze in
the shadows of its more famous island neighbor, tranquil Neil. Overnight stay at Neil
Island.
After breakfast, board green ocean cruise /
Makruzz and return to Port Blair. Evening
free for local marketing. Overnight stay
at Port Blair.
Limestone caves. The lime stone caves,
full of splendid stalagmites, stalactites
and pillar rocks, remain one of the
favorite tourist destinations. The trek to
reach the caves is adventurous. The
limestone caves remain largely
unexplored and it is a unique experience.
These ancient caves are located about 50
minutes (by sea) away from Baratang
Jetty. The boat journey through the heart
of dense mangrove forest is simply
breath-taking. The boat ride here is a
lifetime experience for some. It’s something you get to see only in channels like Nat Geo
or Discovery otherwise. After that start journey for Mayabunder, while on the way to
Mayabunder visit Aamkunj Beach, Morich Dera Beach & Dhanni Nallah Beach,
overnight stay at Mayabunder.
After breakfast start your journey to
Diglipur. On reaching there our
representative will take you Ross &
Smith Island via speed boat. These two
Islands are famous for their sand bridge
which disappear with high tide and
appear on low tide. After completing
your visit to these islands return your
journey to Rangat. Overnight stay at
Rangat
After breakfast, program starts with return
journey to Port Blair. Overnight stay at Port
Blair.
Dropping to airport with memories and terrific
holiday at Andaman Islands.
Cost
The Cost Excludes
- * Airfare / Ship's fare.
- * All kind of personal expenses such as tips, laundry, telephone bills and beverages.
- * Jolly ride & snorkeling charges.
- * Optional, suggested or unspecified activities.
- * Guide at Cellular jail will cost extra.
- * Water Activities.
- * Camera fee (still or movie)
- * Additional usage of vehicles.
- * Any dispute regarding the child age to be settled directly with the hotels.
FAQs
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
