Port Blair
Port Blair, the Capital of Andaman and Nicobar islands is the spring board of all tourism centre is situated about 1200kms. From the East cost of the Indian mainland and is connected with Chennai, Vishakhapatnam and Calcutta by regular Air and Sea Services.
It is considered one of the safest and beautiful harbours of the Words, Surrounded by green hills and blue Sea
Inter Islands: ferry services take from Marine Jetty and Phoenix bay jetty.
National Memorial (Cellular Jail Port Blair)
Constructed during 1896-1906 (Seven wings with 698 cells ) Cellular jail located at port Blair stands as a mute witness to the tortures meted out to the freedom fighters who were incarcerated in this jail. The celluar Jial is Situated in Port Blair city with in 1 km The jail now place of pilgrimage for all freedom loving people. Jail declared as “National Memorial” By Indian Government on 11th February 1979
Corbyn’s Cove Beach :
Corbyn”s Cove beach is the coconut palm fringed beach it is six kioeter away from city capital beach ideal for swimming and sunbasking , All type of water sports activities are availab;e at Carbyn’s cove beach. Snorkelling and scuba diving, jetski Ride, Sofa Ride, Banana Ride,
Flag Point at Andaman :
It is amazing place to sit in the evening
Flag Point is the SC Bose came to these Islands and he hoisted the National Flag First time in Andaman on 30/12/1943 (All-over India this is the First National Flag to get hosted
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Islands (Ross Island)
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Islands is a tiny island standing as guard to Port Blair harbour is about 2 km east of Port Blair The island was once head quarter to the British There are frequent boat service from port Blair to Netaji Subhash Chandra Boss Islands ,this island is open for the tourists to visit during day time only Boat timing : 8.30 to 11.30 am Ferry ticket : 180/ per person Entry fee at islands: 50/ per person
Mount Harriet:
The summer residence of the British,
Lord Mayo was murder at Hope town (Way to Mount Harriet )
We can see the scenery of old 20 rupees note on the way to Mount Harriet
And it is also called the house of Butterfly (Varity of butterfly we can witness)
We can enjoy overview of the nearby islands and the sea
It is the highest pick in Andaman and Nicobar
This Highest Pick covered with dense evergreen forest .
Mount Harriet has outstanding natural beauty
How to reach:
By car we can reach Mount Harriet Entry Fees: Adults: 25/-
North Bay:
You can see behind the old 20 rupees note It is called Coral Island we can reach this island by ferry the treasures of these coral islands are unforgettable. As the underwater Worls comes alive, One can forget that there is a less perfect world outside
Scuba is very much famous in this island. This island is larger dive site affording equal opportunity for any kind of dive it has a huge variety of soft and hard corals North bay is another popular beach in Andaman that I sdames for coral viewing travellers can hire a glass bottom boat for oral viewing . Further adventure seekers may go for actives like Scuba diving snorkelling and sea walk to explore the coral word
Viper Islands
The convicts found guilty of violating the rules of penal settlement were put in fetters and had to work their fetter on. Therefore it’s called Viper Chain Gang Jail. This is the First jail constructed in Andaman and it was abandoned after the construction of cellular jail. It is famous for :
- Open Jail, 2
- Chain Gang jail 3. Sher Ali hanged on this islands
- Gallows of Convicts
Chatham Saw Mill:
This saw mill was established in the year 1883 and it was the oldest mill in Asia. It is situated in the east of Port Blair. this is where the settlement in the Andaman & Nicobar began. It is 4 km from Port Blair City This Mill was maintained by Andaman and Nicobar Forest Department. How to reach: one can reach this Mill by Bus or Car
Chidiya Tapu Beach: (famous for Sun Set View)
Before the sunset, enjoy a swim at munda pahar beach, which is 1 km ahead of the sunset point. Chidiya Tapu Beach also known as Sunset point and Bird island. Chidiya Tapu is one of the Best places to see Sunset in Port Blair. Chidyatapu is about 25kms from Port Blair One can trek to chidiyaTapu through a natural trial, evergreen forest and can find rare endemic birds, animals and butterflies
Jolly Buoy Islands:
Jolly Buoy Isladns is very famous for under water corals and the pristine clear beach. This place is one hour journey from Wandoor beach. Snorkelling and scuba diving are available here. To reach jolly buoy islands people have to come to wandoor beach.
Some Other Tourist pleases in Port Blair:
Gandhi Park Marina Park Jogger’s Park Mini Zoo Collinpur Beach Mahatma Gandi Marine national Park Samudrika Naval Museum Anthropological Museum Fisheries’ Aquarium Zoological Survey of India Museum