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Overview

The Tour of Andaman offers you creeks of mangroves, the dense rain forest with innumerable beaches, pristine waters and warm people making it one of the best cycle tours in the contemporary world. It offers breathtaking views around every corner.

The tour of Andaman is much more than the sum of its numerous attractions. It’s constantly evolving itself, with people who are passionate about cycling with new possibilities.

The Tour spans 300+ km, stretching through all the Islands of Andaman’s - from Port Blair in the South Andaman, Mayabunder in the Middle Andaman and Diglipur in North Andaman. The riders get some of the most astounding terrains to experience which is to test their endurance, temperament, and physical and mental limits. It’s where foodies, explorers, collectors, action seekers, culture shapers, and socialites meet - and new experiences are created every day.

It’s an amazing opportunity for the participants as it is bundled with all that any cyclist will ask for:

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Itinerary

Day - 1

Port Blair

Get along, make new friends to create memories on Tour. On this day we receive everyone and the excitement gets rolling, you might see plenty of islands from the flight just before the touchdown and we would strongly recommend you to take a window seat and the last few minutes are just amazing sight to behold.

The touchdown minutes are an adrenaline rush without a doubt and the eyes look for new friends to make and mind thinking of the unknown. Well, we make sure you feel comfortable and join us in celebrating the adventure. On your arrival, we pick you up from the Airport or you can just make a choice of walking to the hotel room at Diviyum Manor which is just about 200mts away from the Airport.

You get to meet the Team and strangers who turn out to be your friends over the days you spend on the tour. Get accustomed to the weather – be surprised, the Sunrise here is at 05:00 AM and Sunset at 05:00 PM, not something you get to experience in the mainland, it might be raining and it just doesn’t leave traces after it stops. Every time we narrate the weather conditions of Andaman over the years we just remember our friend narrating it as HOT, WET & HOT & WET.

Start Point & End Point - Hotel Diviyum Manor, Port Blair. (L, D)

Day - 2

Port Blair -> Chidiyatapu -> Port Blair

Your excitement meets the real Experience. During all the riding days we would start riding by 07:00 AM after breakfast. Today on the ride we would take you to the second highest peak of Andaman - the Mount Harriet National park for a glorious Andaman sea view.

The riders shall take a small ferry ride before they head to the peak and from there on a ride towards a heritage site to 1943 flag point which is the memorial of our country’s tricolour hoisted for the first time. You can also see the views of Ross and Northbay Islands and from there on you shall head to the seaways enjoying the views of classical beaches up to Chidiyatapu - A biodiversity hotspot at Andaman. The roads are simply amazing with a perfect view around every corner, along the way you can stop over for a view and rest at a support station which would be placed every 20 to 25km depending upon the terrain and weather conditions.

This day of riding will also introduce you to the life of people living in Andaman while you ride away from the city and ride through the market areas for about 2km.

We would finish lunch at Chidiyatapu and head back to the hotel - the start point will be the endpoint for the day and the ride would be a loop of (70km approx). Dinner shall be served by 08:00 PM on all the riding days.

Distance Covered - 60.8 KM.

Elevation - +852meters / -852 meters.

Day - 3

Port Blair -> Shoal Bay -> Baratang

Today the riders would have a busy day riding for a promising view at Shoal Bay pristine beach on the other side of Mt. Harriet, unlike day one riding where you will witness tourists around the corner you would now move away and just own the beach for the team, this is not the only time you would experience owning the beach for self but there are many other times it would be just us riding through or playing in the serene side of Andaman most of all having the ME time.

We would quickly finish our lunch here at Shoal Bay and head to catch a convey by 02:30 PM at the Jirkatang check post - Jirkatang Check post is one of the two 2 Jarawa Reserve areas where riding bikes/motorbikes is not allowed for 45km. Riders shall be advised again on the does and don’ts at the reserve for safety.

The roads passing through the reserve are overwhelming to ride but due to prohibition, we are not allowed to ride in the tribal reserve forest. As compensation for the missed opportunity, we ride towards Shoal Bay. The riders might get to see the Jarawa and this is not a tribal safari – no photography is allowed and we are not promoting any act against the law. By the end of the day, you will leave the South Andaman crossover to the middle strait through the help of a ferry again and reach Baratang.

Distance Covered - 63.9 KM. Elevation - +890 meters / -966 meters.

Day - 4

Baratang -> Long Island -> Rangat: No ride day

Trying to take a break and add a new thing to the tour itinerary while we explore the beautiful Isles of Andaman. Today we finish breakfast at the hotel and head toward the Yeratta Jetty through the longest bridge of Andaman which is about 1.45km making a very beautiful viewpoint and the second Jarawa Reserve where riding of bikes/motorbikes is not allowed and all the other laws of the previous day prevail.

On reaching the Yeratta Jetty from where we take seaways – a ferry ride and 90 minutes walk to reach the less explored Long Islands in the heart of middle Andaman which might turn out to be your dream destination forever until you visit the Ross & Smith Islands in Diglipur.

This island accommodates a small group population and a hotel managed by the forest department; we shall get ample time to play in the stunning sapphire blue waters, finish lunch and head toward Rangat for an overnight stay.

Start Point: Coral creek resort

End Point: Ross & Smith Hotel

Day - 5

Rangat -> Mayabunder

This is the most scenic route of the Tour of Andaman, passing as close as possible to the pristine waters of Andaman. One can see the blue water crashing against the black rocks and many water streams joining the ocean blues as we see and play at Morice Dera. The current roads are paved making it an amazing experience for a perfect photo shoot as well.

The day holds many attractions for the riders followed by a 700meter Mangrove walk at Dhani Nallah adjacent to the Great Andaman Trunk Road (ATR) and start cycling towards Mayabunder.

The riders are exposed to the raw beauty of these moist deciduous forests home to a variety of species. The last stretch of roads is not in good shape and just before you end you shall experience the gentle climbs of Andaman that would help you understand the next day's ride.

Start Point: Ross & Smith Hotel

End Point: Sea ‘N’ Sand Hotel Distance Covered – 66.4 KM. Elevation - +758 meters / -762 meters

Day - 6

Mayabunder -> Diglipur

Today would be the longest riding day of the Tour of Andaman and is considered to be the most challenging one from both the editions of the tour so far. You shall pass through the dense forest of Andaman, and cross over through the second-longest bridge: The Austin Creek that connects the Middle Andaman to the North Andaman.

This stretch of road is long and away from people and places. Be careful not to miss the lunch point today as you will not find any hotels till you reach Diglipur Junction. At Diglipur you would be welcomed by sweet stalls all over the place and if you’re a foodie you would love to explore before you finish the ride towards the hotel that is about 18km from Diglipur via Aerial Bay.

The roads are very good till Diglipur and the last stretch of 18km is a concern as the tarmac disappears and the road is under construction.

We positively hope and wish the tarmac will be laid out by the end of August 2022. After all the action with one more day to go, we would have a cool off party to acknowledge all the efforts that each of us would have contributed to make the tour a successful one.

End Point: Pristine beach resort. Distance Covered – 92.9 KM.

Elevation - +1,321 meters / -1,317 meters

Day - 7

Diglipur -> Ross & Smith -> Port Blair: 2nd No ride day.

This is the day we wait to be back so that we take you to one of our dream destinations and we are sure you would fall in love with this heavenly place. Ross & Smith is an individual island connected by a natural sandbar; one can walk from Smith Island to Ross Island when the tides are low. Every day there would be 2 High tides and 2 Low tides which would prevail for 6 hours each.

This is one of the 2 islands less popular that you would love to explore and those islands that you would have for yourself. The white sand beach with clean and blue waters makes a perfect destination along the coconut grove, space for resting and changing is a great delight for one to be on board.

We would usually have our Breakfast/Lunch depending upon the weather conditions and timing of the day. Well, that’s not all for the day, you shall have a great end to the tour with sailing from Diglipur to Port Blair on availability else take a road trip back to Port Blair.

We have been fortunate so far to get the sailing back to Port Blair witnessing some amazing sunset views and marine life along the way including turtles, dolphins, and ray-finned fishes delighting one to heart’s content.

A journey which began as a bunch of cyclists’ strangers to each other, we have witnessed the same bunch sharing laughter, joy, cracking jokes on the decks of the ship playing cards, singing and dancing through the magical night.

The overnight journey by Ship from Diglipur to Port Blair is no less of an Adventure. On a clear night sky one shall witness the mesmerizing dance of infinite stars where none can find neither the origin nor the end and miserably fail at counting them. The food you get on the ship is simple and great.

Start Point: Pristine beach resort -> Travel overnight towards Port Blair

Day - 8

Port Blair

On arriving at Port Blair we would have arranged for rooms only to freshen up and have breakfast at Diviyum Manor to official end the tour until next time.

End Point: Port Blair>Diviyum Manor

What To Expect :

  • Day Distance of 75 Km on average to cycle.
  • With every pedal and push of sinew, you will be mesmerized by breathtaking views.
  • Awesome support from the Crew.
  • Support Vehicle at your reach.
  • Dedicated Medical team on board.
  • Be part of Zero waste event.
  • Memories for life.

Inclusions :

  • Accommodation in the hotels listed above or similar venues.
  • Transportation - entire round trip journey. (Support Vehicle is as per the itinerary and not at disposal)
  • Meals - Daily buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Refreshments as per the itinerary.
  • Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Entrance fees/ferry tickets to sightseeing places as per the itinerary.
  • Ferry Tickets to Port Blair Island.
  • All excursions in a general ferry.
  • All applicable taxes i.e. Hotel tax & Transportation tax.

Exclusions :

  • Any transport to/from Port Blair. Your tour price starts ex - Port Blair.
  • Air, train or bus fare from/to your originating city of stay, unless specified.
  • Items of personal nature viz- tips, porter age, room service, laundry, mineral water, alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages, phone calls, additional sightseeing tours/excursions not included in the itinerary, still or video camera fees etc.
  • Any increase in fuel cost, government taxes, entrance fees, intra and interstate taxes etc., the tour price will be amended in accordance.

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