Packing Checklist
Andaman Islands
Remote island destination with pristine beaches and world-class scuba diving. Minimal ATM access.
Total Items
22
Essentials
13
Climate
23–32°C, high humidity; monsoon May–October
Best Season
November–May (peak: Dec–Feb)
👕Clothing7 items
Swimwear (3–4 pieces)Essential
Light cotton clothes (6–7 outfits)Essential
Water shoes (coral and rocky beaches)Essential
Flip flops + one pair walking shoesEssential
Sunhat / capEssential
Light rain jacket (unpredictable showers)
Modest clothes for Cellular Jail visit
🧴Health6 items
Sunscreen SPF 50+ (reef-safe if possible)Essential
Insect repellent (malaria risk in some areas)Essential
Seasickness tablets (ferry rides)Essential
Antidiarrhoeal tablets
Basic first aid kit
Antihistamine (jellyfish stings)
📄Documents & Money4 items
Government ID / passport (mandatory)Essential
Plenty of CASH — ATMs unreliable outside Port BlairEssential
Hotel/guesthouse confirmation
Permit for tribal areas (Jarawa Reserve — do NOT photograph)
🎒Gear5 items
Waterproof drybag / backpackEssential
Power bank (electricity cuts frequent)Essential
Underwater camera / GoProEssential
Scuba and snorkelling photography is incredible
Snorkelling mask and fins (better to bring your own)
Reusable water bottle
Do NOT Bring
- ✕Single-use plastics (plastic bags banned in Andaman)
- ✕Chemical sunscreen (damages coral reefs — use reef-safe)
- ✕Drone without permit (special permission needed)
Local Tips
- →Book ferry tickets between islands in advance — they fill up fast
- →Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) and Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) are the most beautiful
- →Carry plenty of cash — ATMs on smaller islands are unreliable
- →Scuba diving at Havelock is world-class — book in advance
