12 things to do in Port Blair- Andaman Islands

RAJIV GANDHI WATER SPORTS COMPLEX

 Hub of Adventurous Water Sports

Centrally Located in Port Blair, Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex is a famous landmark of Port Blair. It has a life-size statue of former Prime Minister of India Mr. Rajiv Gandhi.

This place is known as Water Sports Complex. It offers a variety of adventure water sports activities, like Parasailing, jet ski, banana ride, sofa ride and speed boating. Scuba diving and Snorkelling facilities are not available here. North Bay Island is the heaven for underwater sports.

North Bay Island and Ross Island is accessible by Ferries which depart from Aberdeen jetty, located inside this complex.

There are two entrances. The main entrance leads to the Jetty through a pathway built over the sea. However, the other entry point connects to Marina Park, popular place which is like a street bazaar and an evening hangout place for locals.

No entry fee for visitors. You can take a stroll inside the complex and enjoy the serene beauty of the place. You can pay for the water sports, if you wish to take a nice spin.

CELLULAR JAIL

Popularly known as KALA-PANI,  a dreaded penal colony under the British regime, Cellular Jail was converted to a national monument after India’s Independence.

The Cellular Jail, was used by the British to imprison the Political activists, who raised the word agaist them.

Isolated from mainland India, this prison was made in such a way that no prisoner can ever escape this jail. It was built in such a manner that prisoners cannot communicate amongst each other.

This jail is a rumination of the brutal colonial rule in India. Archeologic Survey of India organises A light and sound show program in the evening which walks you through the story of the brutal colonial rule in India. This is a major attraction for travellers. This show is organized in the open air.

Remains Closed on: Monday

Show Timings: There are two shows, 6:00 PM & 7:15 PM

CORBYN’S COVE BEACH

Located within the Port Blair city limits. Nearly 6-7 km from the city centre, Corbyn’s Cove offers enchanting views of the vast Andaman Sea.

You can enjoy adventure water sports, like jet skiing and parasailing, in the afternoon. This beach is one of the most stunning places in Port Blair and you should not miss this when you are in Port Blair.

It is a great place to relax and Sun Bath in the beautiful panoramas. Swimming is not permitted at this beach.

NORTH BAY ISLAND

Let’s experience the amazement of sea walk in the north bay island of Andaman. This is one of the popular visiting places of Andaman Nicobar Island. People escape there to see the beautiful corals while traveling into the coastline. Not only corals, adventure the sea beauty with lobsters, numerous fish. Many exciting things are there for adventure lovers, like – snorkeling, scuba diving, riding on boats, etc. North bay Island is the perfect place for nature lovers, occupied with lush green forests.

How To Reach: 1 Hour ferry ride from Aberdeen Jetty in the Water Sports Complex takes you to North Bay Island.

It is the nearest site from Port Blair to enjoy the underwater world of the beautiful Andaman Islands. Snorkelling and Scuba diving are popular activities in North Bay Island.

Hot Tip: Ferry Operators, want you buy tickets from the Water Sports Complex, you can avoid that. You will find Ticket Counters on the Island as well and you can make better decisions when you see the activities on the island.

ROSS ISLAND

Another famous historical island of Andaman is a rose Island, an illustration of the British ruled area. You may explore the essence of the time before the independence of India through some historical and ancient places. Some important places to visit in Ross Island are – pre Independence time’s Church, swimming pool, ballroom, Government house, etc. Also, nature is overwhelmed by the beautiful decoration of palms trees. You may see peacocks, ducks roaming there. Ross Island is situated at a distance of 15 minutes from Port Blair.

Important Visiting Place:

• British colony ruins,
• Forest department museum
• Ross Island penal colony

Hot Tip: Ross Island and North Bay Island can be covered on the same day. These excursions are combined as a day trip from Port Blair. A ferry from Aberdeen jetty drops you to North Bay Island first, where you can enjoy your favorite water sports, Later The same ferry picks you up and takes you to Ross Island, and back to Port Blair in the evening

HAVELOCK ISLAND

Havelock is one of the most popular destinations, not only in Andaman but also in India. The wonderful Radhanagar beach of Havelock Island was considered one of the beautiful beaches in Asia, exposed in TIME magazine. One of the largest islands, Havelock’s stunning beauty blossoms in green forests, shiny white sands, and a spacious beach. Many tourists Plus and hotels are built here to provide comfortable accommodation to the tourists. Whether it’s a summer vacation or a honeymoon, the Havelock is one of the best places to visit.

Important Visiting Place:

• Elephant beach
• Radha Nagar beach
• Kalapathar beach
• Vijaynagar beach

NORTH BAY ISLAND

Let’s experience the amazement of sea walk in the north bay island of Andaman. This is one of the popular visiting places of Andaman Nicobar Island. People escape there to see the beautiful corals while traveling into the coastline. Not only corals, adventure the sea beauty with lobsters, numerous fish. Many exciting things are there for adventure lovers, like – snorkeling, scuba diving, riding on boats, etc. North bay Island is the perfect place for nature lovers, occupied with lush green forests.

BARATANG ISLAND

One of Baratang Island attractions is volcanoes made by mud, caves bg limestones, dense mangrove forests, etc. If you want to make an insightful visit, you may take a guide. One of the captivating is visiting the limestone’s cave of Baratang Island. On the way from Port Blair to Baratang, you can see numerous tribal habitats on the street.

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SAMUDRIKA MARINE MUSEUM

Andaman the archipelago boasts of one of the richest marine reserves in the world, Samudrika Marine Museum provides great insights into the marine ecosystem of the island.

The museum exhibits a vast assortment of corals, sea-shells and fossils of marine mortals. It is segregated into five sections, such as artifacts related to history, topography and native culture of the Andaman Islands.

CHATHAM SAW MILL

Chatham Saw Mill is one of the oldest saw mills in Asian Sub Continent, dates back to 1883 in British Empire.

The complex consists of Forest museum, a timber stripping unit and a Japanese bunker. The museum contains several wooden artifacts, created using locally grown wood.

The Japanese bombs destroyed the mill during the World War II, there is a bomb crater in the compound. It complex was rebuilt after India’s independence; the same old machines are still operational.

Chatham Saw Mill is one of the historic places in Port Blair to visit. And we recommend it as a must visit places in Port Blair- Andaman Islands  

It is situated near to Haddo jetty, which is the boarding point for the ferry to Mount Harriet National Park.

CHIDIYA TAPU– Bird Island

One of Most Beautiful Places in Port Blair, Located some 20 km from Port Blair city, Chidiya Tapu is famous for viewing sunset. This beach is home to Migratory Birds, hence know as Chidiya Tapu (Bird Island).

Enjoy a gentle amble along the quiet coastline or sit there and relax in nature’s midst. The blue-water sea in the backdrop of fallen trees is a sight to behold. Those trees were uprooted, when a devastating Tsunami struck Andaman in 2004.

Besides this, it also offers trekking opportunities. The Munda Pahad trek begins from this beach and passes through lush green forests.

How to Reach Port Blair

Port Blair is well connected by multiple Airlines operating from Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and Hyderabad.

The Alternative: Take a voyage from Vizag port or Chennai port. Voyage travel isn’t suggested on the grounds that it takes 2 days to arrive at Port Blair.

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