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
Explore the tropical beauty of Port Blair, Havelock Island, Neil Island, Baratang, and North Andaman with crystal-clear beaches, coral reefs, limestone caves, and unforgettable island adventures.
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 watersports 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, proceed 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 / Nautica 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 favourite 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. Its something you
get to see only in channels like Nat Geo or Discovery otherwise. Overnight stay at Port
Blair.
After having a lot of fun in the island,
dropping to airport with memories and
terrific holiday at Andaman Islands from Go
Andaman Tour & Travels.
Note : If your departure flight is delay, additional tour will be arranged on direct
payment basis.
Cost
The Cost Includes
- * Exclusive A/c vehicle for pick up and drop as per the itinerary (not at disposal).
- * Private cruise in All Sector.
- * Assistance at all arrival and departure points.
- * Entry permits | Entry tickets | Parking charges | Boat / ferry tickets wherever
- applicable
The Cost Excludes
- * Airfare / Ship's fare.
- * All kind of personal expenses such as tips, laundry, telephone bills and beverages.
- * It does not include any meals unless and otherwise specifically mentioned.
- Guide, 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.
