"A honeymoon doesn't begin when you land at your destination—it begins the day you start planning it."
After months of discussions, endless research, budget calculations, shopping, and a few funny husband-wife moments, our dream honeymoon to Andaman finally became a reality.
This isn't another guide on "Top 10 Places to Visit in Andaman."
Instead, it's the real story of how we planned our honeymoon during the Durga Puja Vacation of 2025, the mistakes we avoided, the decisions we made, and the lessons we learned along the way.
If you're planning an Andaman honeymoon trip, especially during the festive season, this guide will save you both time and money.
Why We Chose Andaman for Our Honeymoon
When we started discussing our honeymoon destination, we had several options in mind.Should we visit Kashmir?
Should we explore Bali?
Maybe Thailand?
Or should we stay within India?
After comparing destinations based on budget, weather, safety, travel experience, and overall honeymoon vibe, Andaman won our hearts.
The idea of relaxing on untouched beaches, enjoying water activities, exploring islands, and spending quality time together sounded perfect.
Since we planned to travel during Puja Vacation (Sep-Oct'2025), we knew it would be one of the busiest travel seasons of the year. That meant we had to start planning much earlier.
The Search Began Six Months Before Our Journey
Planning a honeymoon isn't just about booking a destination.
It's about finding the right balance between comfort, budget, safety, and convenience.
We started looking for Andaman tour packages nearly six months before our travel date.
Every evening after work, we'd spend hours browsing travel websites, watching YouTube travel vlogs, reading travel blogs, and comparing tour packages.
Some packages looked attractive initially but included hidden costs.
Others had excellent pricing but poor hotel reviews.
Some agencies offered premium resorts but exceeded our budget.
The search wasn't easy, but it helped us understand what a good Andaman package should actually include.
Comparing Tour Agencies Was More Important Than We Expected
One thing we quickly realized was that not every tour package is worth booking.Instead of choosing the cheapest option, we created our own checklist before finalizing any travel agency.
We compared:
- Overall package price
- Hotel ratings and guest reviews
- Airport pickup arrangements
- Ferry bookings
- Island sightseeing
- Customer support
- Google Reviews
- Travel community feedback
- Hidden charges
- Flexibility in itinerary
We even contacted multiple agencies directly to understand how responsive they were before making any payment.
Good communication became one of our biggest deciding factors.
Hotel Reviews Changed Our Decision
One lesson we learned during planning was this:
Never ignore hotel reviews.
Beautiful pictures on travel websites don't always reflect reality.
We carefully checked:
- Google Reviews
- Guest photos
- Room cleanliness
- Beach accessibility
- Food quality
- Staff behavior
- Location
- Safety for couples
Sometimes spending a little extra ensures a much better travel experience.
We Customized the Tour Instead of Accepting the Default Itinerary
Most travel agencies offer standard packages.
But every traveller has different preferences.
Instead of accepting the ready-made itinerary, we discussed our expectations with the travel agency and customized several parts of our trip.
We adjusted sightseeing schedules, selected hotels that suited our preferences, and made small changes to create a more relaxed honeymoon rather than a rushed sightseeing tour.
Thankfully, the agency was cooperative and accommodated most of our requests.
That made us feel much more confident about our booking.
Booking Flight Tickets Was the Biggest Challenge
Once the tour package was finalized, the next challenge was flights.And this turned out to be much harder than expected.
Since we were traveling during Durga Puja Vacation, airfare was significantly higher than usual.
We tracked fares for several weeks, compared airlines, checked different departure dates, experimented with alternate routes, and monitored prices at different times of the day.
After plenty of analysis, we finally booked a route that balanced cost and convenience.
Our itinerary looked like this:
Departure:
Guwahati → KolkataOvernight stay in Kolkata
Kolkata → Port Blair (next morning)
Return Journey:
Port Blair → HyderabadHyderabad → Guwahati
Although it wasn't the shortest route, it worked well for our budget and flight availability during the festive rush.
Sometimes flexibility helps save both money and unnecessary stress.
Packing for Andaman: The Funniest Part of Our Honeymoon Planning
Once our tour package and flight tickets were confirmed, we thought the hard part was over.Well... we were completely wrong.
The next mission was packing for Andaman, and that's where our honeymoon planning became both exciting and hilarious.
Like every responsible traveller, we prepared a checklist of all the essentials:
Prescription medicines and a basic first-aid kit
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses and sun hats
- Comfortable slippers and shoes
- Power bank, chargers, and waterproof phone pouch
- Travel documents and ID proofs
- Light cotton clothes suitable for tropical weather
- Insect repellent and hand sanitizer
We didn't want to reach the islands only to realize we'd forgotten something important.
My Wife Took Charge of the Wardrobe (And She Was Serious!)
If there was one department where I had absolutely no authority, it was the shopping.
My wife happily declared herself the Head of Fashion and Packing, while I was automatically promoted to Chief Trip Planner.
Her mission was crystal clear.
Every dress had to match the tropical vibe of Andaman.
Every outfit had to complement the beaches.
Every photo had to look picture-perfect.
Whenever I asked, "Do we really need another dress?"
Her answer was always the same:
"We're going to Andaman! Every beach deserves a different look."
And honestly... I couldn't argue with that logic.
Our shopping trips suddenly became less about buying clothes and more about creating the perfect beach wardrobe. Flowing dresses, matching hats, sunglasses, comfortable sandals, and coordinated outfits slowly started filling our luggage.
Somewhere in the back of her mind, I knew she was already imagining those dreamy beach photographs long before we had even booked our ferry tickets.
Meanwhile... I Was Busy Planning the Entire Trip
While my wife was busy choosing outfits, I had a completely different responsibility.
She had one simple expectation:
"You plan everything. I'll just enjoy the trip."
And that's exactly what happened.
From comparing tour agencies and customizing the itinerary to tracking airline fares, selecting flight routes, checking hotel reviews, arranging transfers, preparing travel documents, and making sure every booking was confirmed—everything landed on my to-do list.
She never worried about flight timings, ferry schedules, hotel locations, or budgets because she knew I had everything under control.
In a way, we made the perfect team.
She ensured we'd look great in every beach photo, while I made sure we actually reached every beach on time!
Looking back, this division of responsibilities made the planning process much smoother—and much more fun.
And honestly... I couldn't argue with that logic.
Our shopping trips suddenly became less about buying clothes and more about creating the perfect beach wardrobe. Flowing dresses, matching hats, sunglasses, comfortable sandals, and coordinated outfits slowly started filling our luggage.
Somewhere in the back of her mind, I knew she was already imagining those dreamy beach photographs long before we had even booked our ferry tickets.
Meanwhile... I Was Busy Planning the Entire Trip
While my wife was busy choosing outfits, I had a completely different responsibility.
She had one simple expectation:
"You plan everything. I'll just enjoy the trip."
And that's exactly what happened.
From comparing tour agencies and customizing the itinerary to tracking airline fares, selecting flight routes, checking hotel reviews, arranging transfers, preparing travel documents, and making sure every booking was confirmed—everything landed on my to-do list.
She never worried about flight timings, ferry schedules, hotel locations, or budgets because she knew I had everything under control.
In a way, we made the perfect team.
She ensured we'd look great in every beach photo, while I made sure we actually reached every beach on time!
Looking back, this division of responsibilities made the planning process much smoother—and much more fun.
Final Thoughts
Every honeymoon has two stories—the one you live at the destination and the one you create while planning it.For us, the planning phase was filled with excitement, spreadsheets, late-night research, shopping bags, flight fare alerts, and plenty of laughter. Looking back, those moments were just as memorable as the trip itself.
If you're planning an Andaman honeymoon trip, remember that the best vacations don't happen by chance—they happen through thoughtful planning, a little flexibility, and a partner who trusts you... even if they quietly take over the entire wardrobe department!
So, our bags were packed, the itinerary was finalized, and the countdown had begun. The turquoise waters of Andaman were waiting for us.
Stay tuned for Part 2, where I'll take you through our actual honeymoon experience—from landing in Port Blair to island hopping, beach adventures, hotel reviews, budget details, and everything you need to know before planning your own unforgettable Andaman getaway.
