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Port Blair

Capital City & Gateway to Andaman

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Timings

9:00 AM - 4:45 PM

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Entry & Show Rates

₹30 Entry | ₹50 Show

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Time Needed

1.5 - 2 Hours

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Best Season

October to May

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📜 Overview & History of Port Blair

The island capital, home to Cellular Jail, museums, markets and easy boat excursions.

📍 Must-Visit Islands & Attractions in Port Blair

15 Key Spots

Historical & Heritage

Cellular Jail

Historic Kala Pani Freedom Memorial & Iconic Light & Sound Show in Port Blair

Cellular Jail, famously known as Kala Pani (Black Water), stands as an enduring monument to India’s struggle for freedom. Constructed by the British colonial government between 1896 and 1906, this grim prison was specially designed to isolate political prisoners in solitary confinement. Located at Atlanta Point in Port Blair, the architectural layout features seven wings radiating outwards from a central watchtower like spokes of a wheel—allowing a single guard to monitor all 693 individual cells. Distinguished freedom fighters including Vinayak Damodar (Veer) Savarkar, his brother Ganesh Savarkar, Batukeshwar Dutt, Yogendra Shukla, and Sachindra Nath Sanyal suffered inhuman tortures within these walls. Today, Cellular Jail is preserved as a sacred National Memorial, hosting a comprehensive Freedom Fighters Museum, the eternal flame Swatantrya Jyot, and the world-famous evening Light and Sound Show.

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Historical & Heritage

Mount Manipur National Park (Mount Harriet)

Highest Peak in South Andaman & Panoramic Vantage Point

Mount Manipur (formerly Mount Harriet) is the third-highest peak in the Andaman archipelago (365 meters). Famous for its historical connection to the Anglo-Manipur War of 1891 and featured on the Indian 20-rupee note, it offers panoramic vistas of Ross Island, North Bay, and Port Blair harbor.

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Water Sports Hub

North Bay Island

Coral Reef Paradise, Underwater Sea Walk & Iconic ₹20 Note Lighthouse

North Bay Island is Port Blair's undisputed underwater adventure capital, celebrated for its pristine coral reefs, vibrant marine life, and being famously depicted on the reverse side of India's old ₹20 currency note. Located just 20 to 25 minutes by speed boat from Aberdeen Jetty (Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex), North Bay offers Andaman's widest variety of sea activities—including PADI-certified Scuba Diving, Underwater Helmet Sea Walking on the ocean floor, high-altitude Parasailing, Speed Boat rides, Snorkeling, and Glass-Bottom Reef Tours for non-swimmers. Visitors can also trek up to the iconic North Bay Lighthouse for panoramic views of Port Blair harbor, Ross Island, and the Andaman Sea. All underwater activities are supervised by certified dive masters, with complimentary high-resolution GoPro underwater photos and videos provided to guests.

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Offbeat Spots

Red Skin Island

Pristine Marine Sanctuary & Coral Garden

Red Skin Island is a breathtaking uninhabited marine sanctuary located inside the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, 30 km southwest of Port Blair. Known for its shallow coral reefs, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and thriving marine life including clownfish, parrotfish, and sea anemones, Red Skin Island is open to tourists from May to October when neighboring Jolly Buoy Island is closed for coral rejuvenation. The island enforces strict eco-tourism guidelines and a 100% single-use plastic ban to preserve its fragile ecosystem.

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Offbeat Spots

Wandoor Beach

Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park Gateway

Wandoor Beach is a serene and secluded coastal paradise located 29 km southwest of Port Blair. Surrounded by lush tropical rainforests and mangrove creeks, Wandoor is internationally acclaimed as the official gateway to the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, serving as the embarkation jetty for boat cruises to pristine Jolly Buoy and Red Skin Islands. Known for its soft golden sands, shade-giving trees, and panoramic sunset views over the Andaman Sea, Wandoor offers a peaceful retreat away from city crowds.

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Popular Islands

Corbyn’s Cove Beach

Coconut-Fringed City Beach, Sea Karting & Water Sports Hub in Port Blair

Corbyn’s Cove Beach is a picturesque, coconut-fringed coastal haven located just 7 to 8 km from Port Blair city center. Surrounded by towering coconut palm trees and gentle ocean waves, it is Port Blair's most accessible and popular city beach for both relaxation and high-speed ocean adventures. Famed as Andaman's premier water sports hub, Corbyn’s Cove is the exclusive venue for Sea Karting—a self-drive watercraft adventure unique to Port Blair. Visitors can also enjoy thrill-filled Jet Skiing, high-altitude Parasailing, Speed Boat rides, sea kayaking, and beach volleyball. Beyond water sports, the beach area holds historic World War II Japanese Bunkers built during the Japanese occupation of the Andaman Islands (1942–1945). With well-paved seaside promenades, beachfront cafes serving fresh coconut water and local seafood, changing rooms, and vigilant lifeguards, Corbyn’s Cove offers a complete beach getaway for families, couples, and adventure lovers.

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Museums & Heritage

Anthropological Museum

Insight into the Indigenous Tribes & Ancient Culture of Andaman

The Anthropological Museum, established in 1975 at Phoenix Bay in Port Blair, is managed by the Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI). It is one of the most culturally significant museums in the Andaman Islands, offering visitors an authentic glimpse into the lives, traditions, and history of the 6 indigenous tribes of the archipelago—the Great Andamanese, Jarawas, Sentinelese, Onges, Nicobarese, and Shompens. The museum exhibits an impressive collection of authentic tribal artifacts, including handicraft tools, hunting weapons, outrigger canoe models, tree-bark clothing, traditional leaf ornaments, and historical photographs documenting tribal life through the centuries.

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Samudrika Marine Museum

Naval Marine Sanctuary & Giant Blue Whale Skeleton Showcase

Samudrika Naval Marine Museum, located at Delanipur in Port Blair, is an educational and interactive marine museum maintained and operated by the Indian Navy (INHS Jarawa). Designed to create awareness about marine ecology, ocean environment, and island heritage, the museum features five distinct galleries focusing on Andaman geography, tribal history, marine life, corals, and rare sea shells. The iconic highlight at the entrance is the massive, fully restored skeleton of a young Blue Whale washed ashore in the Andaman islands. Visitors can explore rare living marine aquariums displaying endemic sea anemones, clownfish, lobsters, and sea cucumbers, as well as an extensive shell collection containing rare species like the Giant Tridacna clam and Nautilus.

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Museums & Heritage

Chatham Saw Mill & Forest Museum

Asia's Oldest & Largest Saw Mill & WWII Historic Site

Chatham Saw Mill, established by the British colonial government in 1883 on Chatham Island, is Asia's oldest and largest operational wood saw mill. Connected to Port Blair by a scenic bridge over the ocean harbor, this industrial heritage site provides a fascinating look into colonial timber processing and forestry history. Inside the complex, visitors can observe heavy circular saws cutting giant logs of endemic Padauk, Gurjan, and Satinwood timber. The adjacent Forest Museum showcases intricate wooden carvings, polished timber samples, forest flora specimens, and a preserved bomb crater created by Japanese air strikes during World War II.

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Museums & Heritage

Fisheries Museum (Aquarium)

Marine Life Aquarium & Endemic Coral & Fish Species Showcase

The Fisheries Museum, situated near Marina Park in Port Blair, is an engaging marine aquarium managed by the Department of Fisheries. Housing over 350 species of marine life endemic to the Andaman and Nicobar waters, it is a favorite educational attraction for families, students, and ocean enthusiasts. The museum features large glass aquarium tanks filled with vibrant clownfish, surgeonfish, lionfish, sea anemones, giant sea cucumbers, and living coral specimens. It also exhibits preserved skeletons of sperm whales, sawfish snouts, sea turtles, and rare shells collected from the Bay of Bengal.

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Kalapani Museum

Andaman's Premier Private History Museum & Freedom Struggle Archive

Kalapani Museum, situated at Garacharma in Port Blair, is India's first private museum dedicated exclusively to the history of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Spanning three spacious floors, this meticulously curated museum uses life-size dioramas, 3D models, rare photographs, original colonial documents, and interactive audio-visual displays to tell the story of the archipelago. Key exhibits detail the tribal history of Andaman, British colonial penal settlement, Japanese occupation during WWII (1942-1945), Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's historic visit, freedom fighters' solitary confinement, and the post-independence resettlement of refugees.

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Historical & Heritage

Flag Point (Tricolor Memorial)

Historic Spot Where Netaji Hoisted First Indian Tricolor in 1943

Flag Point (Netaji Stadium Sea Promenade) in Port Blair is a sacred historical site of monumental importance in India's freedom struggle. On 30th December 1943, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose unfurled the Indian National Flag here for the very first time on liberated Indian soil, declaring the Andaman & Nicobar Islands free from British rule. Today, a magnificent 150-foot tall flagpole flies the Tricolor continuously over the scenic ocean waterfront. The site features a memorial plaza, sculpted plaques detailing Netaji's historic visit, comfortable oceanfront seating, and a paved walking promenade offering views of Ross Island and Port Blair harbor.

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Marina Park & Water Sports Complex

Seaside Promenade, Water Sports Hub & Family Oceanfront Park

Marina Park & Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex is Port Blair's vibrant seaside recreational zone situated along Atlanta Point. Featuring a lush green eco-park, sea-facing walking promenades, kids play equipment, food kiosks, and a water sports jetty, it is a favorite gathering spot for locals and tourists alike. From the water sports jetty, visitors can board speed boats, jet skis, and banana rides, or catch ferry boats heading to Ross Island and North Bay. In the evening, the sea breeze, food stalls serving local snacks, and illuminated harbor views make Marina Park an ideal place to unwind.

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Islands & Coastal Excursions Around Port Blair

Collinpur Beach

Hidden Sunset Bay, Soft Silica Sand & Coral-Free Shallow Ocean in South Andaman

Collinpur Beach is a tranquil, secluded coastal retreat located 36 km from Port Blair city center near Tushnabad village in South Andaman. Celebrated for its soft golden-white silica sand and smooth, coral-free ocean seabed, Collinpur Beach is one of South Andaman's safest locations for shallow ocean wading and family relaxation. Surrounded by lush palm groves and dense tropical forest canopy, Collinpur Beach is widely regarded as an exceptional offbeat sunset spot away from crowded city beaches.

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Islands & Coastal Excursions Around Port Blair

Kurmadera Beach

Unspoiled Virgin Shell Shore & Coastal Serenity Near Tushnabad in Port Blair

Kurmadera Beach (also spelled Khurmadera Beach) is a pristine, untouched coastal treasure located 38 km from Port Blair near Tushnabad in South Andaman. Famous for its white sand, blue-hued ocean shells, and smooth coastal gravel, Kurmadera offers pure wilderness away from commercial tourism. Reached via a scenic countryside route and a short shaded forest walk, Kurmadera Beach is an ideal haven for nature lovers, shell photography, and undisturbed coastal solitude.

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