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Cellular Jail
National Memorial
The British had built this Jail to
penalise Indian Freedom fighters.
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Andaman
Water Sports Complex
This unique complex has
all possible aqua sports like paddle boats, Row boats, Glass bottom boats,
Kayaks, water cycles; etc. Adventure water sports like water-skiing, wind
surfing, speed boats, sail boats, gemini boats, water scooters with sea-water
swimming pool,toilet and change room, childrens traffic park, nature walk,food
plaza,etc. First of it's kind in India.It is open on all days.
Fisheries Museum
This aquarium cum museum has a collection
of some 350 species of marine animals found on the island.
corbyns
Cove
It is the nearest beach
to Port Blair. It is 4 km from the airport and 10 km from the town.Bicycle
is the best local transport which one can hire in Abeerdeen Bazaar
to corbyns Cove.
Anthropological Museum
The islands are inhabited by tribals
who are considered to be the original inhabitants of the Andamans. The
tools used by them, their dresses and many photographs of their life style
have been kept in this museum.
Samudrika Marine Museum
The five sections of this unique museum
display history and geography of the Andaman & Nicobar islands. The displays
include islands, the people, the tribals, their life-style, marine life
and archaeology. There museum also has a sizable collection of shells
and corals.
Mini Zoo & Forest Museum
Port Blair has a small Zoo which houses
some of the species which are found no where in the world. 200 species
of animals which includes the Nicobar Pigeon and the Andaman Pig. The
salt water crocodile breeding programme has been very successful and the
many crocodiles which were bred here are now in wild waters among the
dense mangrove forests. Though these waters are also being used by the
tourists for swimming but three has been perfect harmony between the swimmers
and the crocodiles. Near the zoo is the museum maintained and run by the
forest department. This unusual museum displays locally grown woods, including
Pad auk which has both light and dark colours are present in the same
tree.
Chatham Sawmill
This one of the Asia's largest wood
processing units. It is located on Chatham island. Some of the woods being
processed here are termed as rare. One can find the wood like Padauk too.
Ross Island
Once the administrative headquarters
of the British this place is deserted today. Where once manicured lawns
occupied space and umbrellas adorned the pool side daily services were
held in the Church but now forest & under growths have taken over. Peacocks
and deers roam here. The place is in ruins and very sad but it is worth
giving a look. On getting down at the Jetty, sign the visitors book as
the island is under the Navy and take a look at the small museum to get
an idea what this place must have looked in those days. corbyns Cove :
Seven kms from the town of Port Blair, it is one of the most magnificent
beaches in Andamans. Nearby is the Snake island surrounded by coral reef.
Though the water is very tempting is advisable not to swim in these water
as the current is very strong.
Little Andamans
Like the Northern Andamans, these
islands have been the reserve for the Onge tribe. But the tribe has been
confined to south of the Island. These reserves are out of bound areas.
Other wise the islands are being developed to be tourist friendly. The
waves make this place good for swimming but bad for snorkelling. There
is police station where one has to register his arrival. The main beach
of Little Andamans is at Butler Bay which also a camping ground
for people.
Middle Andamans
The Andaman trunk which through the Middle Andamans have the Jarawa reserves.
Jarawas are the native and are very hostile to visitors. So any vehicle
passing beside the reserve carries heavily armed gaurds. Independent travelling
in this area is discouraged. But the island is open to the tourists and
accommodation & other facilities have been provided. Tourists can also
visit Rangat and Mayabunder islands.
North Andamans
Diglipur is the place where one spend his night. Recently Kalipur beach
is being developed for tourist purposes.
Havelock Islands
Again this island is full of Bengali settlers. The main attraction of
these islands are not the picturesque white sand beaches or turquoise
waters or the coral reefs but the Dolphins, Turtles and very large fishes
attract most of the tourists. It is 45 kms from Port Blair.
Sippigaht Farm
This is a Government owned farm for research in various kinds of agricultural
products predominantly spices. This farm is 15 kms from Port Blair and
has new variety of Cinnamon, Pepper, Nutmeg and Cloves.
Neil Islands
These predominantly Bengali populated
islands are 40 kms from Port Blair and offers good beaches for snorkelling.
Though some of the corals have been damaged nevertheless it is a very
scenic spot to be. Here the beach are numbered and beach number 1 has
some lovely hammocks under trees which are very popular among the campers.
There is also a fresh water well. One can watch very large fish from these
islands. But becomes difficult to cross the corals to the sea during the
low tides.
Chiriya Tapu
A tiny fishing village with beaches
and mangroves, Chiriya Tapu is 30 kms from Port Blair. From Chiriya Tapu
there is a beach which is well known for snorkelling.
Mt Harriet & Madhuban
One can take a ferry service from
the Chatnam wharf to Bamboo flat. From there one can take a vehicle to
Mt Harriet which is 365 m. A natural trail takes to the top and one can
have a comfortable stay at the forest guest house. Towards the north is
the Mt Harriet national park and Madhuban. One watch the elephants being
trained to carry logs here.
Wandoor
Just 29 kms from Port Blair is this
stunningly beautiful group of islands. The 15 islands form the part of
the 280 sq kms Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park. If on a tour from
Port Blair, Jolly Buoy and Red skin islands are also visited. But very
less time is given to enjoy the beauty of these islands. The scenic beauty
of the islands is enhanced by mangrove creeks, tropical rainforest and
the reef which support almost 50 varieties of corals.
There are number of good beaches on
Wandoor but watch for the strong currents. Do not venture on the coral
reefs as they might get damaged. In fact many have already been damaged.
The marine park of Wandoor includes the uninhabited North and South Cinque.
Cinque islands are among the most beautiful islands in the Andamans. It
is surrounded by pristine coral reefs. Here only day trips are allowed
and permission has to taken from the forest department.
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