TOP 12 PLACES TO SEE IN PORT BLAIR (1)

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TOP 12 PLACES TO SEE IN PORT BLAIR
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TOP 12 PLACES TO SEE IN PORT BLAIR

• There is a place in India where you can enjoy the
  ensemble of azure sky, an infinite expanse of
  blue water, green landscape peppered with coconut
  trees, coral reefs and excellent beaches meant
  for some leisurely swimming in the lap of nature.
  This is Port Blair, the capital of Andaman and
  Nicobar Islands, located off the mainland of
  India. It is endowed with a bouquet of natural
  assets that have been enchanting visitors since
  long. There are plenty of places to see in Port
  Blair.

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12 Best Places To Visit In Port Blair

• Cellular Jail
• Ross Island
• Corbyn Cove Beach
• Chidiya Tapu
• Munda Pahar Beach
• Wandoor Beach

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12 Best Places To Visit In Port Blair

• Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park
• Mount Harriet
• North Bay Island
• Aberdeen Bazar
• Samudrika Museum
• Anthropological Museum

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1.Cellular Jail

• The Cellular Jail, also known as Kaala Paani is
  very popular among all the places to see in Port
  Blair. This is the jail where freedom fighters
  during Indias struggle for freedom used to be
  imprisoned by the British. Take a guided tour
  along the creepy alleys and corridors of this
  scary place and get to know more about the
  tyrannical treatment that the British used to
  mete out to the freedom fighters. The cellular
  jail is standing as mute testimony to the
  selfless sacrifice of scores of Indian Freedom
  Fighters who fought a relentless battle to free
  their motherland from the clutches of the British
  rule. The key attractions of this historical
  relic include the oil mills where the prisoners
  were made to work, the Netaji Gallery, the
  gallows, and a library containing books on the
  Freedom Movement.

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2. Ross Island
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2. Ross Island

• Ross Island is among the most famous places to
  see in Port Blair. This island used to be the
  capital of the British. You would come across
  British vestiges here that include a bakery and
  an old church. Other key attractions of this
  island include the splendid Ferrar Beach, deers,
  a museum, and Japanese bunkers built during the
  Japanese occupation of this island during the
  Second World War.
• To travel to this place you need to take a ferry
  from Aberdeen jetty. You can get the ferries from
  830 in the morning till 1230 in the afternoon
  with a gap of one hour after each departure. The
  last ferry is available at 230 pm. It costs INR
  75 per person to travel by the ferries.

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3. Corbyn Cove Beach
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3. Corbyn Cove Beach

• It is a tranquil and beautiful beach just 8
  kilometres away from Port Blair. Corbyn Cove
  Beach is one of the places to enjoy in Port
  Blair. While the enchanting blue water is
  ubiquitous in Andaman, the green canopy of the
  coconut trees, the serene beach and a number of
  water sports make this beach a paradise for
  tourists. Among the water sports that you can
  enjoy here are surfing, scuba diving, boating,
  etc. You can also indulge in some great swimming
  and sunbathing here. From here tourists also
  visit the Snake Island, which is infamous for its
  venomous snakes.

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4. Chidiya Tapu
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4. Chidiya Tapu

• It is an island located just 17 kilometres from
  Port Blair and is famous for bird watching,
  sightseeing, and photography. It will take about
  45 minutes by car to reach this place. It is one
  of the top tourist attractions in Andaman
  especially for those who love to watch birds. The
  island is encircled by dense mangrove forest and
  plays host to a number of different species of
  birds from different countries of the world.
• Besides bird watching and enjoying the enchanting
  natural vibe, you can get a grand view of the
  sunset from here. If you are keen to watch birds,
  you need to visit this place during the morning
  hours since it is at this time that you can find
  the birds active. The cacophony of different
  species of birds imparts an altogether different
  vibe to this place. However, if you want to enjoy
  the sunset, you need to stay put till around 400
  pm.

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5. Munda Pahar Beach
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5. Munda Pahar Beach

• Munda Pahar Beach is one of the most popular
  tourist attractions in Port Blair and trekking to
  this place is one of the least arduous and
  enjoyable treks that you may have had. The place
  is around 2-3 kilometres away from Chidiya Tapu
  and about 25 kilometres from Port Blair. It will
  take about half an hour to reach the place by
  car. The crystal clear water and the tranquil sea
  impart a unique character to this beach. You will
  love strolling along the shore and relaxing on
  the soft sand. It is also a good place to enjoy
  swimming around the beach. No worries patrolling
  boats are always around to ensure your safety.

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6. Wandoor Beach
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6. Wandoor Beach

• Located at a distance of about 25 kilometres from
  Port Blair, the Wandoor Beach is a small and
  sandy beach near the Mahatma Gandhi Marine
  National Park. It is one of those beaches where
  the mighty sea seems to have lost its ferocity
  and decided to let visitors enjoy the tranquil
  side of it. It is one of the most popular places
  to see in Port Blair.
• The crystal clear water, the nonchalant sea
  without waves, and the colourful corals are the
  highlights of this beach. It is ideal for
  swimming, and there is ample arrangement for
  changing clothes before and after swimming.
  People visit this place mainly for relaxing their
  mind and body and experience the other aspect of
  the sea the relaxing and soothing aspect.

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7. Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park

• When you are in Port Blair, you must visit this
  park. This is a marine park by the side of
  Wandoor Beach at a distance of about 18
  kilometres from Port Blair. It will take about
  half an hour from Port Blair to reach this place.
  Here you can get a glimpse into the marine life
  of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is one of the
  must-visit tourist attractions of Port Blair. The
  park has large number of flora and fauna. All the
  flora and fauna have been maintained under
  special climatic conditions.
• You would come across saltwater crocodiles,
  starfishes, turtles, etc. There is also a coral
  reef where you can spot a variety of exotic birds
  such as herons, White-Bellied Sea Eagle,
  parakeets, etc. You can also engage in some
  adventure sports such as snorkelling, scuba
  diving, riding on glass bottom boats, etc.

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8. Mount Harriet
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8. Mount Harriet

• If you are an avid birdwatcher, then the Mount
  Harriet Tour can be close to your heart. It is
  situated at the Mount Harriet National Park at a
  distance of about 42.5 kilometres from Port
  Blair. The park is surrounded by a veritable
  collection of 393 plant species. It is home to an
  astounding 90 different species of mammals and
  birds. You may also come across some unique
  varieties of reptiles, moths, marine turtles,
  elephants, etc. Looking at the setting sun from
  the park is an attraction that few tourists want
  to miss. Overall, it is enjoyable and relaxing to
  visit and wander about this park. The park is
  open from 700 in the morning to 500 in the
  evening.

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9. North Bay Island
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9. North Bay Island

• The underwater sea walk at North Bay Island is an
  amazing experience that no visitor worth his salt
  would want to miss. It is among the few
  compelling places to see in Port Blair and a very
  popular destination for tourists. To go to this
  place you either need to charter a boat from
  Andaman Water Sports Complex or Junglighat jetty.
  The place of boarding is not fixed and you need
  to ascertain this fact before departure.
• The alluring coral reefs, the old lighthouse and
  an array of water sports like scuba diving, sea
  walking, snorkelling, etc. make this island a
  famous tourist place. However, it is the
  opportunity to sea walk that makes it a distinct
  island in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
  Experiencing diverse marine life while walking on
  the sea floor is an amazing experience. You can
  spot various types of fishes, coral reefs,
  lobsters, and a lot more. The sea here has a
  maximum depth of 25-feet.

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10. Aberdeen Bazar

• If shopping is in your list of things to do and
  you are an expert in bargaining, the Aberdeen
  Bazar is a must go in your list of places to see
  in Port Blair. This is the main market of Port
  Blair. There are a number of roadside stalls and
  government emporiums in this market selling a
  variety of different wares. Though you cannot
  call it a shoppers paradise, you can get
  artefacts made of wood, fabrics, T-shirts,
  jewellery, etc. here.
• There is also a good restaurant here known as
  Lighthouse Residency where you can have a
  sumptuous meal after your shopping itinerary is
  over. You can get stuff like authentic pearl
  jewellery, coconut lampshades, bangles, home
  decor accessories made from shells, paper mache
  tribal masks, etc. from the Government Emporium.

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11. Samudrika Museum
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11. Samudrika Museum

• The marine museum at Delanipur in Port Blair is
  among the most popular places to see in Port
  Blair for the curious ones. It has a rich
  repository of various marine flora and fauna
  including those found at the deepest parts of the
  sea. It takes about half a day to have a complete
  tour of the museum as it houses a variety of
  collections of corals, shells, and fishes found
  in the Andaman Islands.
• There is also the skeleton of a blue whale, which
  draws a huge number of tourists. The museum is
  open from 900 to 1200 during the morning and
  from 200 to 500 in the evening daily except on
  Mondays as well as holidays. There is also a
  small gift shop in the museum premises where you
  can buy a memento.

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12. Anthropological Museum

• Visitors to Port Blair have a preconceived notion
  about the tribes that inhabit different islands
  of the archipelago such as the Jarowas and the
  Sentinelis. To quench their curiosity for
  anthropological diversity of the archipelago, the
  government has established an Anthropological
  Museum in Port Blair. It is among the most
  compelling places to see in Port Blair. It is
  here that you get to know about the four Negrito
  tribes that inhabit the Andaman Islands the
  Jarawas, Great Andamanese, Sentinelese, and
  Onges.
• There are also two Mongoloid tribes in the
  Nicobar Islands, known as Shompens and
  Nicobarese. Since your tour of Andaman may not
  cover all the areas, and it is not likely that
  you would come across all the tribes, you can
  have a fair idea about all the tribes under one
  roof at this Anthropological Museum. It is open
  from 900 am to 100 pm and opens again from 130
  pm to 430 pm daily except Mondays and holidays.
  Here you can uncover a lot of citys tribal
  history. In fact, there is a lot to see and learn
  here.
• Like many other destinations, people going to
  Port Blair have a preconceived notion about the
  tribal life, flora, and fauna of Port Blair. Come
  and experience in reality what this natural and
  cultural paradise has to offer. Its sun-soaked
  beaches, coral life, azure blue horizon, a
  variety of museums showcasing a variety of
  aspects of tribal life, fishes and marine life,
  the tranquil beaches, and scintillating water
  sports can transport you to a different world
  altogether.

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