Cellular Jail
Cellular Jail, is located at Port Blair, through its sheer physical presence narrates the horrendous torture meted out Indian freedom fighters. Who were imprisoned 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 detention. It originally was a seven prolonged, puce-colored building with central-tower acting as it fulcrum and a massive structure comprising honeycomb like corridors. The building was subsequently damaged and presently three out seven prongs are intact. In the year 1978 the Jail has been declared as a NATIONAL MEMORIAL.
Built over twelve years from 1896 to 1908 and home to hundreds of freedom fighters whose names are now engraved on the walls of its watch tower, the Cellular Jail stands as a symbol of colonial oppression, cruelty and untold suffering. Situated in the north-east corner of Port Blair, it is a national memorial now. The prison fanned out in seven wings, stands three stories high and contained a total of 698 cells.
Light & Sound Show
The saga of the heroic freedom struggle is brought alive in a moving sound and light show at cellular jail complex
Barren Island
At a distance of about 135 Kms from Port Blair is the land of Volcano, Barren Island. The only active Volcano in India, One can be visited by boat to witness the volcano erupting. One can be visited onboard vessel only.
Cinque Island
This Island is famous for it’s under water marine garden and unspoiled beaches specially a sand bar joining two islands. It is fabulous place for SCUBA diving, swimming and Fishing. It is also famous for Bird Watching.
Havelock Island
Another Marvelous Islands about 38Kms, from Port Blair this island provides virgin beaches and unpolluted environment. Camping is available at Radhanagar Beach. The Radhanagar Beach has been voted as one of The Best Beaches in the World. To reach Havelock one can opt for the cruise vessel called MAKRUZZ which is the only one of its type in India, It takes maximum one and a half hours.
Neil Island
Another Island behind Havelock, which is also famous for its varieties of colors present in the sea, Crystal clear water, Beautiful Beaches, Underwater marine life and Natural rock formation.
The Beautiful Island has the Lush green forest and sandy beaches. Connected by boats daily from Port Blair, It provides an ideal holiday for eco friendly tourists. Beautiful beaches at Laxmanpur, Bharatpur, Sitapur, and the natural bridge formation on the sea-shore are the attraction.
Ross Island
This Island is famous for it’s under water marine garden and unspoiled beaches specially a sand bar joining two islands. It is fabulous place for SCUBA diving, swimming and Fishing. It is also famous for Bird Watching.
Viper Island
It is famous for the first Jail which was constructed here by the Britisher’s. It is the first Jail which was constructed here, which was abandoned after the construction of Cellular Jail. It is situated on the top of a small hill, where condemned prisoners were hanged. It is also famous for its evergreen look. It is being connected by ferry called Harbour cruise from Port Blair.
Chatham Saw Mill
One of the oldest and largest saw mill in Asia, built on a tiny island, is connected to Port Blair by a bridge. It is a store house of timber like Pad auk, Gurjan, Marble, Satinwood etc. The island has the second largest Harbor of these islands, where the Island – mainland ships can berth.
Fisheries Museum
Situated near Andaman Water Sports Complex, it exhibits species of marine life peculiar to the islands and found in the Indo-Pacific and the Bay of Bengal. Closed on Mondays and holidays. (You can witness the underwater life of Beautiful Fishes, Corals and Mammals).
Marina Park
Just adjacent to the water sports complex, this complex has come up recently. Also a miniature Botanical garden and a Children Traffic Park called Marina Park with a statue of Netaji Subash Chandra Bose.
Gandhi Park
Laid in record time in the heart of Port Blair , it is an enticing park comprising of Children’s park, amusement and entertainment park, water sports, Nature walk, Garden, Restaurant and Japanese Temple.
Science Cemtre
Science centre, situated 5 kms from Port Blair, has an ‘Andaman and Nicobar Islands ‘Gallery’ with interactive exhibits depicting genesis of the Islands, volcanic activities, science of oceans, fun science gallery, modern technology gallery, Taramandal ( portable planetarium), open air science park and an in-house butterfly corner offer a kaleidoscope science spectrum
Anthropoligical Musuem
The museum is an Anthnographic Museum. It illustrates the four Negrito Tribes of the Andaman’s, viz., the Jarwas, Sentenalese, Great Andamanese, and the Shompens. (Museum with Habitat style of Tribal’s found in Andaman’s)
North Bay
This Island is famous for it’s under water marine garden and unspoiled beaches specially a sand bar joining two islands. It is fabulous place for SCUBA diving, swimming and Fishing. It is also famous for Bird Watching.
Red Skin
This Island can be reached from Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park has a nice sandy beach and offers spectacular view of flaura and fauna life. One can go for snorkeling and take the expectacular view of the underwater corals and colorful fishes.
Diglipur
Situated in North Andaman Island, 290kms by road from Port Blair and 180kms by Sea. Diglipur provides a rare experience for eco-friendly tourists. It is famous for its rich marine life. Saddle Peak, 732Mts the highest point in the islands is nearby. Kalpong the only river of Andaman flows from here. The first Hydro project of the Islands has come upon this river. Those interested in trekking can go to saddle peak, with the trekking equipments and start trekking from Kalipur (18kms). Ram Nagar Beach is famous for Turtles nesting during the month of December – February. One who comes by boat from Port Blair will reach Aerial Bay jetty. The other major attraction in Diglipur is the Ross and Smith Island which is joined by bewitching sand bars, is 15-20 mins away from Aerial Bay jetty.
Mayabunder
Situated in the northern part of Middle Andaman, Mayabunder offers excellent scenic beauty and beautiful beaches. Beaches at Avi’s Islands, Karmatang Beach and mangrove line creeks are the attractions. Karmatang beach is also the turtle nesting ground. One can view nesting of Turtles during December – February season. One can go to Diglipur by Austin Bridge the other attraction on the way.
Rangat
One can enjoy the virgin nature here. You can also breathe the unpolluted air. Cutbert Bay Beach is also one of a Tourist Place, It is 20kms away from Rangat, and it is also a Turtles nesting ground. Panchvati waterfall and Amkunj beach are on the way to cutbert bay. One can go to Mayabunder and Diglipur from here.
Baratang
The island fully covered with mangroves is reachable by road from Port Blair. Once you reach here you can witness the Lime stone cave which has to be reached by boat again from Baratang in 20mins through the creeks. The other attraction is the Mud Volcano which is easily reachable by road.
If you plan to stay here then you can check for the varieties of Birds, Butterflies & moths found on the islands and an Island called the Parrot Island which is famous for its parrots which are thousand in numbers (can be viewed during the evening).