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Voykit pocket guide · India
Wandoor
Do a day trip to Wandoor for Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, Jolly Buoy and Red Skin Island; no overnight stay needed.
Wandoor is a tiny village on South Andaman that serves as the gateway to Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park. Buses from Port Blair take about 1.5 h, and the main attraction is a boat trip to Jolly Buoy or Red Skin Island (₹450 round‑trip plus small permits). Beaches are within a 5‑min walk, and two modest resorts exist, but a night‑stay is optional.
- Country
- India
- Best months
- Mar–Apr
- Stay
- 0–1 (overnight optional) nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- INR
- Money
- Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₹2,000–₹3,500 excl. bed · Mid ₹3,500–₹5,500 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Jio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.
- Emergency
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- Plugs
- Types C, D, M · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin C plugs fit most sockets; D (three round pins) is the common wall socket; hotels often have universal sockets. UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Street food and dhabas: Nothing.; Restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.; Car and driver: ₹300–500 a day at the end of the trip.; Guide: ₹300–500 for a half day.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: ₹50–100.; Auto or Uber: Round up.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap. Buy sealed bottles (check the cap), or use RO-filtered refill stations in hotels and cafés; avoid ice from street stalls.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages. Carry tissue and sanitiser; paid public toilets (Sulabh) cost ₹5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Port Blair → Wandoor bus ticket | ₹12 |
| Boat to Jolly Buoy (round‑trip) | ₹450 |
| Forest permit (Jolly Buoy) | ₹50 |
| Camera fee (Jolly Buoy) | ₹25 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- IXZ · Port Blair Airport
- Main gateway to Andaman, about 40 km (25 mi) to Wandoor; taxis or buses to Port Blair then STS bus to Wandoor.Main gateway to Andaman, about 25 mi (40 km) to Wandoor; taxis or buses to Port Blair then STS bus to Wandoor.
Typical fares
- Port Blair → Wandoor bus
- ₹12, about 1.5 h (check)
- Boat to Jolly Buoy (round‑trip)
- ₹450 per person (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Take a Port Blair STS bus (₹12, 1.5 h) to Wandoor village; walk 5 min to the beach. No scooters or motorcycles are available.
See and do
Known for
- Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park
- Jolly Buoy Island
- Red Skin Island
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Jolly Buoy Island | Boat from Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park (₹450 round‑trip, plus ₹50 permit, ₹25 camera fee) | ≈1 h total |
| Red Skin Island | Boat from Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park (same fees as Jolly Buoy) | ≈1 h total |
Sleep
- Sea Princess Beach Resort
- ₹6,000–₹10,000 per night (seasonal rate)
- Anugama Resort
- price not listed – check
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | माफ़ कीजिएmaaf kijiye |
| Thank you | धन्यवादdhanyavaad |
| How much is it? | कितना है?kitna hai? |
| Can I have water? | पानी मिल सकता है?paani mil sakta hai? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Namaste (palms together) or a handshake between men; wait for a woman to offer her hand; avoid: Hugging or kissing strangers
- Hands and feet: Give and eat with the right hand; apologise if your foot touches someone; avoid: Pointing feet at people or shrines; touching books or food with your feet
- Temples: Shoes off, walk clockwise around shrines, accept prasad (blessed food) with the right hand; avoid: Leather in Jain temples; entering sanctums that say Hindus only
- Home visit: Bring sweets or fruit; accept tea at least once; avoid: Refusing all food; wearing shoes inside
- Questions: Expect personal questions (married? job? salary?) as friendliness; avoid: Taking offence; answer vaguely if you prefer
- Saying no: A firm, polite 'nahi, dhanyavaad' (no, thank you) and keep walking; avoid: Long explanations to touts
- Dress: Loose clothes covering shoulders and knees; kurta tops are cheap and cool; avoid: Swimwear or shorts away from Goa beaches
Scams and watch-outs
- Boats to Jolly Buoy/Red Skin return by 3 PM; plan beach sunset accordingly.
- Forest permit ₹50 per person and camera fee ₹25 are required for island visits.
- Do not litter or touch coral; damage is irreversible.
Andaman islands are generally safe; watch for strong sun, stay hydrated, and respect marine protection rules.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Wandoor yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 (overnight optional) nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park
- Jolly Buoy Island
- Red Skin Island
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Wandoor: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Wandoor, revision 5305192 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5305192
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Wandoor
कृपया इस पते पर ले चलें
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
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US consulate in New Delhi; Indian embassies elsewhere.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/wandoor). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.