{"id":39023,"date":"2026-04-28T18:43:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T13:13:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/?p=39023"},"modified":"2026-04-29T12:43:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T07:13:35","slug":"20-best-places-to-visit-in-andaman-in-2026-beaches-scuba-diving-island-hopping-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/20-best-places-to-visit-in-andaman-in-2026-beaches-scuba-diving-island-hopping-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Best Places to Visit in Andaman in 2026: Beaches, Scuba Diving & Island Hopping Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Looking for the best places to visit in Andaman? In 2024, the islands welcomed 710,397 domestic tourists – more than double the 323,619 who visited in 2023. Andaman is no longer a niche choice; it’s India’s fastest-growing beach destination, and the tourism department projects another 25% jump in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But with 836 islands spread across 8,249 sq km, figuring out where to actually go can feel overwhelming. Most guides hand you names without the practical layer – entry fees, ferry timings, scuba costs, how many days you actually need. That’s what this guide fixes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 20 places worth building an Andaman itinerary around in 2026, grouped by island, with entry fees, timings, how to reach, and tips gathered from travelers and local operators. Whether you’ve got 5 days or 10, this list covers what matters \u2014 and what you can skip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Andaman welcomed 710,397 domestic tourists in 2024 – a 120% jump from 2023. This guide covers 20 must-visit places across Havelock, Neil, Port Blair, and offbeat islands – with entry fees, timings, ferry routes, and insider tips for 2026. Best time: October to May. Ideal duration: 5\u20137 days. Budget: \u20b945,000\u201367,000 per person (mid-range).<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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