Stay
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Andaman Islands features 75 villas. The architecture is inspired by the local tribal huts of the Jarawa indigenous people; wooden structures with thatched roofs. Inside, the 144sqm standard villas, the décor is contemporary in style with plush modern fittings and accessories. Some are set on stilts on water with sitting areas to watch sunsets. The 743 square-meter presidential villa, comes complete with a personal butler and its own private beach.
ChildCare
Families with children are welcome to stay at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Andaman Islands, but there are no specific facilities available for children. However, please note that some villas are set on water. Baby cots can be arranged on request.
Dine
There are plenty of dining options at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Andaman Islands. Global Grills at Turtle House specializes in fresh seafood straight from the Andaman Sea. whilst guests can enjoy fine dining at The Settlers. This innovative restaurant in an intimate setting showcases a menu inspired by the local tribes who settled here over 60,000 years ago.
Relax
There is a signature Jiva Spa, at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Andamans, showcasing Indian therapies and beauty rituals plus holistic experiences utilizing natural products. Villas have direct access to the beach and water and all villas have sitting areas to relax and watch lovely sunsets.
Experience
There are wide range of activities on offer at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Andaman Islands, of which diving is the most popular. Most diving sites are no deeper than 20 meters but newer and deeper sites are being discovered. The dive sites are between 30 minutes and 2 hours by boat and vary with regards to topography and fish life. The coral reefs are full of tropical fish, turtles, barracuda, rays, Napoleon fish and the elusive dugong. Other activities include nature walks and bird watching tours.
Best time to go
Mar-May, Sep-Nov
Currency
Japanese Yen (JPY)
Location Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Andaman Islands is located on Radhanagar Beach, also known as Number 7 Beach. Havelock Island sits just north west of Port Blair, the Andaman's main arrival point.
Getting there Fly into Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair from several desintations including Chennai, Calcutta, Delhi or Hyderabad . Havelock is then a 1-hour 30-minute transfer by private speedboat.
When to go The best time to visit the Andamans is December to May although the high season lasts until early January. Avoid June to August as monsoons hit the island. September to November can be rainy, but still pleasant. Diving is best between December and April. Game fishing is best from mid-January to mid-March, which is also when turtles nest and dugongs come to feed on the sea-grass. Foreigners must obtain a permit at the Port Blair airport and keep it with them.
