About the Place : Port blair

Places to Visit in Port blair

Samudrika Marine Museum, Port+Blair

Samudrika Naval Marine Museum is a museum situated in Port Blair in India. The museum is run by the Indian Navy. This museum aims to generate awareness about the environment in the ocean and the marine life.

Mini Zoo, Port+Blair

The Mini Zoo at Haddo, Port Blair was once famous for its crocodile breeding programs. True to its name, this small zoo dotted with stately rosewood, padauk and maple trees now houses monkeys, a salt water crocodile, Malayan box turtle and birds like the Andaman dark serpent eagle, white bellied sea eagle, parrots and the ‘near threatened’ Nicobar pigeon. After the opening of the Chidiyatapu Biological Park, most of the animals, except these, have been moved there. On request, they also show documentaries in the adjoining auditorium. A visit to the Mini Zoo need not be on the top of the list.

Cellular Jail, Port+Blair

Cellular Jail, located at Port Blair, stood mute witness to the tortures meted out to the freedom fighters, who were incarcerated in this jail. The jail, completed in the year 1906 acquired the name ‘Cellular’ because it is entirely made up of individual cells for the solitary confinement. It originally was a seven prolonged, puce-coloured building with central-tower acting as its fulcrum and a massive structure comprising honeycomb like corridors. The building was subsequently damaged and presently three out of the seven prongs are intact. The Jail, now a place of pilgrimage for all freedom loving people, has been declared a National Memorial. The jail museum here draws your memories back to those years of freedom struggle. TIMINGS FOR CELLULAR JAIL & JAIL MUSEUM: 09:00 AM to 12:30 PM, 01:30 PM to 04:45 PM (Open all days except national holidays)

Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex, Port+Blair

Popular, scenic locale with a jetty offering jet skiing, speed boating & other water activities.

Kalapani Museum, Port+Blair

Exhibits exploring the history of the Andaman & Nicobar islands through photos, paintings & models.

Marina Park, Port+Blair

Small park with scenic views, kids' play areas & a long pier with access to boating & water sports.

Mount Harriet National Park, Port+Blair

Mount Harriet National Park is a national park located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands union territory of India. The park, established in 1969, covers about 4.62 km.

Ross Island, Port Blair

Ross Island, officially known as Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island, is an island of the Andaman Islands. It belongs to the South Andaman administrative district, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The island is situated 3 km east from central Port Blair. The historic ruins are a tourist attraction. From 1942 to 1945, the island was occupied by the Japanese. The Government House became the residence of the Japanese admiral for three years (from March 1942 to October 1945). It was during this period that Subhas Chandra Bose, who took the help of Japanese in his fight against the British, stayed at the Island for a day in December 1943. Netaji also hoisted the national tricolor at the top of the Government House. The Japanese too left their imprint on the island which stand in the form of bunkers used as watch points to safeguard the Island from any invasion. Light House - There is a pathway up to the northern end of the Island, where the new concrete 10 m high circular lighthouse Tower was constructed in 1977, on an offshoot rock about 50 metres (160 ft) away from the shore line. The tower is approachable during the low tide.

North Bay Island, Port Blair

Also known as Coral Island, North Bay Island is a beautiful beach island, placed just northwards of Port Blair. The beach is easily accessible via ferry, from Port Blair. It is known for coral underwater treasures. There are vibrant corals, colorful fishes and variety of vegetation. This is an ideal place for snorkeling and scuba diving. The white sandy beach and serene atmosphere are the real charmers. North Bay Island is a bit crowded as it is nearest to Port Blair and offer wonderful experiences to the tourists. The corals are spread over a large area and thus look stunning. You can spot clams, lobsters and a number of fishes.

Corbyns Cove Beach, Port Blair

Corbyn's Cove beach is just 8 kilometers from the City center, and a prominent sightseeing place in Andaman. With pleasant blue sea water and lush green coconut palms, the beach allows visitors to relax alongside and enjoy several water sports available on the shore of the beach. Some of the water activities that one can undertake and enjoy over a visit to Corbyn's Cove Beach include scuba diving, surfing, and boating. Further, the beach is also a perfect location for taking pleasure of sunbathing, swimming and surfing. This coconut palm fringed beach is surrounded with a hotel and small offering refreshments and food. From here, tourists can also visit the Snake Island, which claims to have a lot of deadly snakes.

Cellular Jail, Port Blair

The Cellular Jail, also known as K?l? P?n? (Hindi for black waters), was a colonial prison in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. The prison was used by the British especially to exile political prisoners to the remote archipelago. Many notable freedom fighters such as Batukeshwar Dutt, Yogendra Shukla and Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, among others, were imprisoned here during the struggle for India's independence. Today, the complex serves as a national memorial monument. Try not to miss the light and sound show here held in the evening.

Havelock Island, Port Blair

Havelock Island is part of Ritchie’s Archipelago, in India’s Andaman Islands. It’s known for its dive sites and beaches, like Elephant Beach, with its coral reefs. Crescent-shaped Radhanagar Beach is a popular spot for watching the sunset. On the island’s east side, rocky sections mark long, tree-lined Vijaynagar Beach. The island's forested interior is home to birdlife such as white-headed mynas and woodpeckers. If planning from Port Blair to visit, plan for a full day tour here.

Elephant Beach, Port Blair

Elephant Beach is approximately 20 minutes by boat from the Havelock Island dock. This destination offers beautiful white sand beach along with an amazing coral reef which starts at a depth less than a metre. The white sand beach and the blue green water at the Elephant beach is enticing for almost every traveller. The boat ride to Elephant beach passing through the light house is amazing. Energetic beach destination offering swimming, snorkeling, speed boats & banana boat rides.

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