Port Blair
On Chatham Island (reached by a road bridge), Port Blair's sawmill was set up by the British in 1883 and was one of the largest wood processors in Asia. The mill is still operational, and while it may not be to everyone’s taste, especially conservationists, it affords an intriguing glimpse into the islands' history and economy.
Look out for the bomb crater left by Japanese ordnance in WWII.
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One of India’s (and indeed Asia's) most fabulous and famous stretches of sand: a beautiful bleach-blonde curve of powdery sugar fronted by perfectly…
Cellular Jail National Memorial
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A former British prison, the Cellular Jail now serves as a shrine to the political dissidents it once imprisoned. Construction began in 1896 and was…
Ross Island (Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep)
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Ross Island feels like a jungle-clad Lost City, à la Angkor Wat, except here the ruins are Victorian English rather than ancient Khmer. The former British…
Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park
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Comprising 15 islands of mangrove creeks, tropical rainforest and reefs supporting 50 types of coral and plenty of colourful fish, the 280-sq-km Mahatma…
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Along the island's northwest coastline, the alabaster sands of Elephant Beach, a popular snorkelling spot, are reached by a 40-minute, 1.8km walk through…
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Port Blair's engaging anthropology museum provides a thorough and sympathetic portrait of the islands’ indigenous tribal communities. The glass display…
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The first main stop of interest as you travel north is Baratang's limestone caves, 90km north of Port Blair. After crossing from South Andaman to Baratang…
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On Havelock's eastern coast, palm-ringed Beach 5 has your classic tropical vibe with cream-coloured sand, cerulean sea, shady patches and few sandflies…
1. Samudrika Naval Marine Museum
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Run by the Indian Navy, this diverse museum provides helpful insight into the islands’ ecosystems, tribal communities, flora and fauna (including a small…
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Like most Indian cities, Port Blair has a memorial statue of Mahatma Gandhi standing in a busy roundabout.
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This is the bustling heart of Port Blair with places to shop, eat and stay, as well as banks, travel agents and other offices.
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This pale yellow clock is a central landmark in the heart of Port Blair’s busy Aberdeen Bazaar.
6. Cellular Jail National Memorial
1.83 MILES
A former British prison, the Cellular Jail now serves as a shrine to the political dissidents it once imprisoned. Construction began in 1896 and was…
1.88 MILES
Port Blair's engaging anthropology museum provides a thorough and sympathetic portrait of the islands’ indigenous tribal communities. The glass display…
8. Ross Island (Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep)
2.66 MILES
Ross Island feels like a jungle-clad Lost City, à la Angkor Wat, except here the ruins are Victorian English rather than ancient Khmer. The former British…