Duration: 9 days | 8 nights
Location: Chennai - Port Blair - Havelock
Early morning, transfer to the Chennai International Airport and fly to Port Blair. After customs formalities, reception at airport. Port Blair is the largest city in the Andaman Islands and is the administrative capital. The Andaman Islands are an archipelago of 204 islands in the Indian Ocean annexed to India. Barely forty of them are inhabited. First Western visitors, Marco Polo nicknamed this place “Land of Headhunters” and the British built there the largest political prison in the world in the 19th century and especially the most cruel one. Military Maritime Space, fauna and flora have been protected Western modernism and sometimes intrusive tourism for nature. This archipelago is covered by dense forests offering hospitality to an impressive variety of flora and exotic and endemic wildlife. Some 25 species of orchids have been identified. The seabed are not left out either with an incredible diversity. Some 1,000 km2 of mangrove, one of the most extensive in the world, is home to rare species. As for the coral reefs, they are also healthy that 20 years ago during the passage of Jacques Cousteau. Clear water, colorful fish and offer great visibility a favorite place for divers. Tour of the city of Port Blair ride on the local market where you can find almost everything. Overnight at hotel
Stay in Havelock. Diving, sunbathing, walking …. Opportunity to go on the beach Radhanagar, one of Havelock beaches, considered one of the most beautiful in the world by “Time Magazine”.
Stay in Havelock. Diving, relaxing, … ride. Opportunity to go on Radhanagar beach, one of the Havelock beach, considered one of the finest in the world by “Time Magazine”.
Transfer to the port and board your return to Port Blair. Upon arrival, reception and transfer to hotel.
Morning transfer to airport for flight to Port Blair Chennai.
You will find below our selection of hotels for this trip. Hotels indicative subject to availability. The choice of the class of accommodation to you. You will be able to specify it in your quote.
Fortune Resort Bay Island – Port Blair
Fortune Resort Bay Island – Havelock
You will find below our suggestion for activities to do throughout your journey. Do not hesitate to contact an advisor Aryavrit Travels for any specific request.
Expect a complete change: in the saddle on the beautiful Marwari horses with amazing earrings shaped like a crescent moon, discover the breathtaking surroundings and go out to meet the locals. A walk to discover treasures, off the beaten path.
We invite you to immerse in unusual: a bike ride on the roads of India, Nepal and Bhutan. Cycling is a way to meet people, a tool to reach out to the population, which allows you to be closer than at the window of an air conditioned car. Let yourself drift along with your meetings, you will appreciate the paths which reserve surprises, all more enjoyable than the other.
Take a step back to admire the pink city Jaipur, it is possible. Climb aboard the platform of your balloon and fly over the capital of Rajasthan and the impressive Amber Fort which is necessary not far from it. In the early morning light, the emotions are at their peak by the glipse by the history of vastness and beauty which has exisred here for last many centuries.
Polo on horseback or elephant, a unique show in Jaipur, Jodhpur or Delhi. Sport in vogue in India, polo on horseback is still today one of the spearheads of the sport in the Indian aristocracy. Polo on elephant back, meanwhile, is not a sport as such. Nevertheless, it attracts large crowds because of the originality of a rapid game with elephants struggling to move on the ground. Very entertaining!
Catch a game of cricket, a sport that is truly thrill the crowds in India. Unknown in France, cricket crystallizes all the passions in the Indian subcontinent, where millions of fans follow live matches of their national team. The best players are idolized as real stars, like Sachin Tendulkar, Kapil Dev considered one of the best cricketers of all time.
Experience the charm side with a vintage ride in Rajasthan. These old cars of the maharajahs take you as a prince through the main streets of the cities. A timeless adventure not to be missed.
What could be more authentic than sharing a moment with a local family? An opportunity to understand the Indianess from very close which is worth reading several books on India. A unique opportunity to learn about the customs of your hosts, with whom you share a traditional meal. A moment of conviviality, memorable exchanges that will only add magic to your stay.
Indians like to say that what unites them is a passion for cricket and love of cinema. India is the largest film industry in the world in terms of production and the number of entries. Attend the screening of a film, it’s a unique experience and share a moment of jubilation.
Immerse yourself in the practice of Yoga and meditation which helps you to know your body and mind. An experienced yoga teacher will teach you the various techniques of “pranayama” (breathing), “asanas” (positions) and ‘dhyana’ (meditation). A unique opportunity in the purest tradition.
Mehndi usually refers to the art of drawing with henna on the skin. It is an ephemeral equivalent of tattooing. In Rajasthan, mehndi is an fplk art and it is common for women to get as sophisticated as those of newlyweds drawings. Attend a session to decorate your hands with henna and why not take the opportunity to keep track of your visit!
You fell for tandoori chicken, Kerala fish curry, samosas, the thali, the dal, biryani? Do not leave without having learned to cook these dishes. We offer courses in vegetarian and non-vegetarian cuisine. At the end of the session, you are invited to examine and taste your own the prepared dishes.
Ayurveda invites us to stay in harmony with nature, in touch with the elements of nature by practicing yoga and meditation which help us to purify and nourish our body and mind. A massage on the eye helps to rebalance the body and its functions. Enjoy your visit to the birthplace of Ayurveda to experience a massage in the purest tradition.