Islands in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
Andaman Islands for solo travelers
Is Andaman Islands good for solo travel?
India's best beaches and diving, on Havelock and Neil islands, reached by flight and ferry from Port Blair. Slow, expensive for India, with patchy internet and few nightlife options.
Solo travel at a glance
| Solo travel | 4/5 · Very good for solo travel |
|---|---|
| Locals | Friendly |
| English | Common in tourist areas |
| Safety | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Solo women | Comfortable for solo women, with respectful locals and a small traveler community. Cover up in villages and avoid isolated beaches after dark. |
How to meet people in Andaman Islands
Dive courses and group snorkel trips on Havelock, social guesthouses and a couple of hostels, sunset gatherings at Radhanagar, and kayaking tours through mangroves.
Good things to do alone
- Learn to dive or snorkel at Havelock
- Watch sunset at Radhanagar Beach
- Walk the Elephant Beach trail with a guide
- Cycle around Neil Island
- See Cellular Jail's light show in Port Blair
Where to stay in Andaman Islands
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) | Diving, Radhanagar Beach, most cafés and guesthouses |
| Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) | Quieter, slower, cheaper than Havelock |
| Port Blair | Arrival base, ferries, Cellular Jail, hospitals |
Solo travel across India
| Place | Solo | English |
|---|---|---|
| Rishikesh | 5/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Dharamshala | 5/5 | Widely spoken |
| Goa | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Mumbai | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Jaipur | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Varanasi | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Bangalore | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Udaipur | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Kochi | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Kolkata | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Hyderabad | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Manali | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Leh | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Pondicherry | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Varkala | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Hampi | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Amritsar | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Jodhpur | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Pushkar | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Palolem | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Anjuna | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Darjeeling | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Munnar | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Alleppey | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Andaman Islands | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Shimla | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Delhi | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Agra | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Chennai | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Jaisalmer | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas |
Quick answers
Is Andaman Islands good for solo travelers?
Very good for solo travel (4/5). India's best beaches and diving, on Havelock and Neil islands, reached by flight and ferry from Port Blair.
How do you meet people in Andaman Islands?
Dive courses and group snorkel trips on Havelock, social guesthouses and a couple of hostels, sunset gatherings at Radhanagar, and kayaking tours through mangroves. On SoloSquare you can also join small plans with other travelers who are there now.
Do people speak English in Andaman Islands?
Common in tourist areas.
Is Andaman Islands safe for solo female travelers?
Comfortable for solo women, with respectful locals and a small traveler community. Cover up in villages and avoid isolated beaches after dark.
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Sources
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