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− | < | + | <strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> No toll roads - Completely toll-free territory<br> |
+ | <strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> Entire union territory including NH-4 (Great Andaman Trunk Road)<br> | ||
+ | <strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> Indian Rupee (INR) - Only for fuel and other travel expenses<br> | ||
+ | <strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> No toll collection infrastructure required<br> | ||
+ | <strong style="font-weight: bold;">Major Highway:</strong> NH-4 (230.7 km from Port Blair to Diglipur) | ||
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− | + | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, you do not need FASTag or any toll payment system for Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The entire union territory operates completely toll-free roads, including the major National Highway 4 (Great Andaman Trunk Road) and all local roads.</p> | |
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− | + | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Key Reality:</strong> Unlike mainland India where FASTag is mandatory for most national highways, Andaman and Nicobar Islands maintains a completely toll-free road network. You can drive across all 572 islands (38 inhabited) without any toll charges.</p> | |
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− | + | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2025 Update:</strong> Despite ongoing infrastructure development including the ₹1,511 crore NH-4 upgrade project and new bridge constructions, the territory continues its policy of toll-free road access for all vehicle types.</p> | |
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− | + | <h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Andaman and Nicobar Islands Road Costs: What You Actually Pay</h2> | |
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+ | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Since there are no toll roads in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, your only road-related expenses are fuel costs and vehicle permits for tourist vehicles.</p> | ||
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+ | <h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Current Travel Costs by Category (2025)</h3> | ||
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+ | <div style="overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; margin: 20px 0;"> | ||
+ | <table style="width: 100%; min-width: 600px; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #202122; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6;"> | ||
+ | <th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Expense Type</th> | ||
+ | <th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Cost Range</th> | ||
+ | <th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Details</th> | ||
+ | <th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Applicability</th> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Toll Roads</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₹0</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">No toll infrastructure exists</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">All vehicles, all routes</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Fuel Costs</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">₹95-105/liter (Petrol)</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Higher than mainland due to transportation</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">All vehicles</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Tourist Vehicle Permit</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₹500-1,000</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Required for rental vehicles</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Tourist/rental vehicles only</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Parking Fees</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">₹10-50/day</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">At major tourist attractions</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">All vehicles at select locations</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Ferry Charges</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₹5-15/vehicle</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Inter-island ferry services</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Vehicles using ferry routes</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
</div> | </div> | ||
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− | + | <h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Major Route Distances (Toll-Free)</h3> | |
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+ | <div style="overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; margin: 20px 0;"> | ||
+ | <table style="width: 100%; min-width: 600px; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #202122; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6;"> | ||
+ | <th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Route</th> | ||
+ | <th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Distance</th> | ||
+ | <th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Travel Time</th> | ||
+ | <th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Estimated Fuel Cost</th> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Port Blair to Rangat</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">170 km</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">5-6 hours</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₹800-1,200</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Port Blair to Diglipur</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">231 km</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">8-10 hours</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">₹1,100-1,600</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Port Blair to Mayabunder</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">242 km</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">9-11 hours</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₹1,200-1,700</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Rangat to Diglipur</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">61 km</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">2-3 hours</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">₹300-450</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
</div> | </div> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">How to Travel Andaman and Nicobar Islands Roads</h2> | ||
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+ | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Since there are no tolls to pay, road travel in Andaman and Nicobar Islands focuses on route planning, fuel management, and permit requirements.</p> | ||
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+ | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">1. Vehicle Categories:</strong></p> | ||
+ | <ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;"> | ||
+ | <li>Private vehicles (residents)</li> | ||
+ | <li>Tourist rental vehicles (require permits)</li> | ||
+ | <li>Government and commercial vehicles</li> | ||
+ | <li>Two-wheelers and motorcycles (most cost-effective)</li> | ||
+ | </ul> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2. Travel Preparations:</strong></p> | ||
+ | <ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;"> | ||
+ | <li>Fuel planning - Limited fuel stations outside Port Blair</li> | ||
+ | <li>Route permits for restricted areas (Jarawa Reserve)</li> | ||
+ | <li>Inter-island ferry bookings for multi-island travel</li> | ||
+ | <li>Emergency supplies for remote areas</li> | ||
+ | </ul> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">3. Special Considerations:</strong></p> | ||
+ | <ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;"> | ||
+ | <li>Jarawa Reserve transit requires convoy travel with armed escorts</li> | ||
+ | <li>Some areas require special permits from administration</li> | ||
+ | <li>Weather-dependent ferry services for outer islands</li> | ||
+ | </ul> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;">To calculate fuel costs for your Andaman and Nicobar Islands journey, use TollGuru fuel calculator</p> | ||
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+ | <div style="text-align: center; margin: 20px 0;"> | ||
+ | <html> | ||
+ | <a href="https://tollguru.com/andaman-and-nicobar-islands-fuel-calculator"><button class="custom-button button-orange" type="button">Calculate Fuel Cost</button></a> | ||
+ | </html> | ||
+ | </div> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Recent Road Developments (2025)</h2> | ||
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+ | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Infrastructure Upgrades:</strong></p> | ||
+ | <ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;"> | ||
+ | <li>NH-4 major upgrade project (₹1,511 crore) ongoing from Port Blair to Diglipur</li> | ||
+ | <li>Humphrey Strait Creek Bridge (1.45 km) - longest bridge in Eastern Archipelago completed</li> | ||
+ | <li>New bridge constructions reducing ferry dependencies</li> | ||
+ | <li>Road widening projects in South Andaman</li> | ||
+ | </ul> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Future Projects:</strong></p> | ||
+ | <ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;"> | ||
+ | <li>Great Nicobar Island infrastructure development</li> | ||
+ | <li>Additional bridges to replace ferry connections</li> | ||
+ | <li>Road connectivity improvements to remote settlements</li> | ||
+ | <li>Enhanced highway safety measures along Jarawa Reserve</li> | ||
+ | </ul> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology Improvements:</strong></p> | ||
+ | <ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;"> | ||
+ | <li>GPS-based navigation systems deployment</li> | ||
+ | <li>Emergency communication towers along NH-4</li> | ||
+ | <li>Weather monitoring stations for safer travel</li> | ||
+ | <li>Mobile connectivity expansion along major routes</li> | ||
+ | </ul> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Regional Road Information</h2> | ||
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+ | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">South Andaman - Hub of Road Network:</strong></p> | ||
+ | <ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;"> | ||
+ | <li>[[india-toll|India Toll Roads]] - Mainland India toll information for connecting travel</li> | ||
+ | <li>Port Blair to Wandoor - 29 km coastal route</li> | ||
+ | <li>Airport to city center - 4 km well-maintained road</li> | ||
+ | <li>Chidiya Tapu circuit - 30 km scenic coastal drive</li> | ||
+ | </ul> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Middle Andaman - Transit Zone:</strong></p> | ||
+ | <ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;"> | ||
+ | <li>Baratang limestone caves access road</li> | ||
+ | <li>Ferry connections to North Andaman</li> | ||
+ | <li>Jarawa Reserve buffer zone (restricted access)</li> | ||
+ | <li>Rangat town connectivity hub</li> | ||
+ | </ul> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">North Andaman - Remote Destinations:</strong></p> | ||
+ | <ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;"> | ||
+ | <li>Diglipur - Northern terminus of NH-4</li> | ||
+ | <li>Saddle Peak access roads</li> | ||
+ | <li>Kalipur beach connecting routes</li> | ||
+ | <li>Remote village connectivity projects</li> | ||
+ | </ul> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Nicobar Islands - Limited Road Network:</strong></p> | ||
+ | <ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;"> | ||
+ | <li>Car Nicobar - Basic road infrastructure</li> | ||
+ | <li>Great Nicobar - Development projects underway</li> | ||
+ | <li>Inter-island connectivity primarily by sea/air</li> | ||
+ | <li>Restricted access requiring special permits</li> | ||
+ | </ul> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Planning Your Journey</h2> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Cost Considerations:</strong></p> | ||
+ | <ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;"> | ||
+ | <li>Zero toll expenses across entire territory</li> | ||
+ | <li>Fuel costs 15-20% higher than mainland India</li> | ||
+ | <li>Vehicle rental: ₹1,500-3,000/day including permits</li> | ||
+ | <li>Ferry charges: ₹5-15 per vehicle crossing</li> | ||
+ | </ul> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Route Planning:</strong></p> | ||
+ | <ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;"> | ||
+ | <li>NH-4 is the primary arterial road (toll-free)</li> | ||
+ | <li>Alternative coastal routes available in South Andaman</li> | ||
+ | <li>Ferry schedules critical for inter-island travel</li> | ||
+ | <li>Weather dependency for outer island access</li> | ||
+ | </ul> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Travel Tips:</strong></p> | ||
+ | <ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;"> | ||
+ | <li>Carry extra fuel for remote areas</li> | ||
+ | <li>Plan for convoy timings in Jarawa Reserve</li> | ||
+ | <li>Book ferry tickets in advance during peak season</li> | ||
+ | <li>GPS may be unreliable in remote areas</li> | ||
+ | </ul> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> | ||
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+ | <h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Are there any toll roads in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?</h3> | ||
+ | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, there are absolutely no toll roads in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The entire union territory maintains a completely toll-free road network including NH-4 and all local roads.</p> | ||
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+ | <h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Do I need FASTag for Andaman and Nicobar Islands?</h3> | ||
+ | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, FASTag is not required as there are no toll plazas anywhere in the territory. However, you will need FASTag if traveling on mainland Indian roads to reach departure ports.</p> | ||
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+ | <h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">What are the main road travel costs?</h3> | ||
+ | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Primary costs are fuel (₹95-105/liter), vehicle permits for tourists (₹500-1,000), and occasional ferry charges (₹5-15 per crossing). No toll charges apply anywhere.</p> | ||
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+ | <h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Can I drive freely throughout the islands?</h3> | ||
+ | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Most areas are accessible, but the Jarawa Reserve section of NH-4 requires convoy travel with escorts. Some restricted areas need special permits from the administration.</p> | ||
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+ | <h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Are roads well-maintained in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?</h3> | ||
+ | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">NH-4 is generally well-maintained and undergoing major upgrades. Local roads vary in quality, with South Andaman having the best infrastructure and remote areas having basic roads.</p> | ||
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+ | <h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Andaman and Nicobar Islands vs. Regional Indian States</h2> | ||
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+ | <th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">State/UT</th> | ||
+ | <th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Toll System</th> | ||
+ | <th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Major Highways</th> | ||
+ | <th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Travel Cost Impact</th> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Andaman & Nicobar Islands</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">No tolls</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">NH-4 (toll-free)</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Only fuel and permits</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">[[west-bengal-toll-roads|West Bengal]]</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">FASTag mandatory</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Multiple toll highways</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">₹2-15 per toll plaza</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">[[odisha-toll-roads|Odisha]]</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">FASTag mandatory</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">NH-16, NH-49 tolled</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₹1.50-12 per toll plaza</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">[[kerala-toll-roads|Kerala]]</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">FASTag mandatory</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">NH-66, NH-544 tolled</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">₹2-10 per toll plaza</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">[[tamil-nadu-toll-roads|Tamil Nadu]]</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">FASTag mandatory</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Extensive toll network</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₹3-25 per toll plaza</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
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+ | <ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;"> | ||
+ | <li>[[india-toll|India Toll Roads]] - Mainland India toll information</li> | ||
+ | <li>[[west-bengal-toll-roads|West Bengal Toll Roads]] - Nearest mainland state with tolls</li> | ||
+ | <li>[[odisha-toll-roads|Odisha Toll Roads]] - Eastern India toll information</li> | ||
+ | <li>[[kerala-toll-roads|Kerala Toll Roads]] - Southern India toll network</li> | ||
+ | <li>[[tamil-nadu-toll-roads|Tamil Nadu Toll Roads]] - Major toll road network</li> | ||
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+ | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Travel Resources:</strong></p> | ||
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+ | <li>Andaman and Nicobar Administration: 03192-232102</li> | ||
+ | <li>Tourist Helpline: 1363 (24x7 within islands)</li> | ||
+ | <li>Police Control Room: 100</li> | ||
+ | <li>Medical Emergency: 102</li> | ||
+ | <li>Fuel availability information: Contact local tourist offices</li> | ||
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands Toll Roads Complete Guide
System: No toll roads - Completely toll-free territory
Coverage: Entire union territory including NH-4 (Great Andaman Trunk Road)
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR) - Only for fuel and other travel expenses
Technology: No toll collection infrastructure required
Major Highway: NH-4 (230.7 km from Port Blair to Diglipur)
Do I Need FASTag for Andaman and Nicobar Islands? 2025 Update
No, you do not need FASTag or any toll payment system for Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The entire union territory operates completely toll-free roads, including the major National Highway 4 (Great Andaman Trunk Road) and all local roads.
Key Reality: Unlike mainland India where FASTag is mandatory for most national highways, Andaman and Nicobar Islands maintains a completely toll-free road network. You can drive across all 572 islands (38 inhabited) without any toll charges.
2025 Update: Despite ongoing infrastructure development including the ₹1,511 crore NH-4 upgrade project and new bridge constructions, the territory continues its policy of toll-free road access for all vehicle types.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands Road Costs: What You Actually Pay
Since there are no toll roads in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, your only road-related expenses are fuel costs and vehicle permits for tourist vehicles.
Current Travel Costs by Category (2025)
Expense Type | Cost Range | Details | Applicability |
---|---|---|---|
Toll Roads | ₹0 | No toll infrastructure exists | All vehicles, all routes |
Fuel Costs | ₹95-105/liter (Petrol) | Higher than mainland due to transportation | All vehicles |
Tourist Vehicle Permit | ₹500-1,000 | Required for rental vehicles | Tourist/rental vehicles only |
Parking Fees | ₹10-50/day | At major tourist attractions | All vehicles at select locations |
Ferry Charges | ₹5-15/vehicle | Inter-island ferry services | Vehicles using ferry routes |
Major Route Distances (Toll-Free)
Route | Distance | Travel Time | Estimated Fuel Cost |
---|---|---|---|
Port Blair to Rangat | 170 km | 5-6 hours | ₹800-1,200 |
Port Blair to Diglipur | 231 km | 8-10 hours | ₹1,100-1,600 |
Port Blair to Mayabunder | 242 km | 9-11 hours | ₹1,200-1,700 |
Rangat to Diglipur | 61 km | 2-3 hours | ₹300-450 |
How to Travel Andaman and Nicobar Islands Roads
Since there are no tolls to pay, road travel in Andaman and Nicobar Islands focuses on route planning, fuel management, and permit requirements.
1. Vehicle Categories:
- Private vehicles (residents)
- Tourist rental vehicles (require permits)
- Government and commercial vehicles
- Two-wheelers and motorcycles (most cost-effective)
2. Travel Preparations:
- Fuel planning - Limited fuel stations outside Port Blair
- Route permits for restricted areas (Jarawa Reserve)
- Inter-island ferry bookings for multi-island travel
- Emergency supplies for remote areas
3. Special Considerations:
- Jarawa Reserve transit requires convoy travel with armed escorts
- Some areas require special permits from administration
- Weather-dependent ferry services for outer islands
To calculate fuel costs for your Andaman and Nicobar Islands journey, use TollGuru fuel calculator
Recent Road Developments (2025)
Infrastructure Upgrades:
- NH-4 major upgrade project (₹1,511 crore) ongoing from Port Blair to Diglipur
- Humphrey Strait Creek Bridge (1.45 km) - longest bridge in Eastern Archipelago completed
- New bridge constructions reducing ferry dependencies
- Road widening projects in South Andaman
Future Projects:
- Great Nicobar Island infrastructure development
- Additional bridges to replace ferry connections
- Road connectivity improvements to remote settlements
- Enhanced highway safety measures along Jarawa Reserve
Technology Improvements:
- GPS-based navigation systems deployment
- Emergency communication towers along NH-4
- Weather monitoring stations for safer travel
- Mobile connectivity expansion along major routes
Regional Road Information
South Andaman - Hub of Road Network:
- India Toll Roads - Mainland India toll information for connecting travel
- Port Blair to Wandoor - 29 km coastal route
- Airport to city center - 4 km well-maintained road
- Chidiya Tapu circuit - 30 km scenic coastal drive
Middle Andaman - Transit Zone:
- Baratang limestone caves access road
- Ferry connections to North Andaman
- Jarawa Reserve buffer zone (restricted access)
- Rangat town connectivity hub
North Andaman - Remote Destinations:
- Diglipur - Northern terminus of NH-4
- Saddle Peak access roads
- Kalipur beach connecting routes
- Remote village connectivity projects
Nicobar Islands - Limited Road Network:
- Car Nicobar - Basic road infrastructure
- Great Nicobar - Development projects underway
- Inter-island connectivity primarily by sea/air
- Restricted access requiring special permits
Planning Your Journey
Cost Considerations:
- Zero toll expenses across entire territory
- Fuel costs 15-20% higher than mainland India
- Vehicle rental: ₹1,500-3,000/day including permits
- Ferry charges: ₹5-15 per vehicle crossing
Route Planning:
- NH-4 is the primary arterial road (toll-free)
- Alternative coastal routes available in South Andaman
- Ferry schedules critical for inter-island travel
- Weather dependency for outer island access
Travel Tips:
- Carry extra fuel for remote areas
- Plan for convoy timings in Jarawa Reserve
- Book ferry tickets in advance during peak season
- GPS may be unreliable in remote areas
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any toll roads in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
No, there are absolutely no toll roads in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The entire union territory maintains a completely toll-free road network including NH-4 and all local roads.
Do I need FASTag for Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
No, FASTag is not required as there are no toll plazas anywhere in the territory. However, you will need FASTag if traveling on mainland Indian roads to reach departure ports.
What are the main road travel costs?
Primary costs are fuel (₹95-105/liter), vehicle permits for tourists (₹500-1,000), and occasional ferry charges (₹5-15 per crossing). No toll charges apply anywhere.
Can I drive freely throughout the islands?
Most areas are accessible, but the Jarawa Reserve section of NH-4 requires convoy travel with escorts. Some restricted areas need special permits from the administration.
Are roads well-maintained in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
NH-4 is generally well-maintained and undergoing major upgrades. Local roads vary in quality, with South Andaman having the best infrastructure and remote areas having basic roads.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands vs. Regional Indian States
State/UT | Toll System | Major Highways | Travel Cost Impact |
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Andaman & Nicobar Islands | No tolls | NH-4 (toll-free) | Only fuel and permits |
West Bengal | FASTag mandatory | Multiple toll highways | ₹2-15 per toll plaza |
Odisha | FASTag mandatory | NH-16, NH-49 tolled | ₹1.50-12 per toll plaza |
Kerala | FASTag mandatory | NH-66, NH-544 tolled | ₹2-10 per toll plaza |
Tamil Nadu | FASTag mandatory | Extensive toll network | ₹3-25 per toll plaza |
Useful Links & Resources
Internal Navigation:
- India Toll Roads - Mainland India toll information
- West Bengal Toll Roads - Nearest mainland state with tolls
- Odisha Toll Roads - Eastern India toll information
- Kerala Toll Roads - Southern India toll network
- Tamil Nadu Toll Roads - Major toll road network
Travel Resources:
- Andaman and Nicobar Administration: 03192-232102
- Tourist Helpline: 1363 (24x7 within islands)
- Police Control Room: 100
- Medical Emergency: 102
- Fuel availability information: Contact local tourist offices