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The lure of underwater coral gardens and unspoiled beaches specially a sand bar joining two islands are irresistible. Super place for SCUBA diving, swimming, fishing and Camping.
One of the most picturesque sea-beaches, it is ideal for sea bathing and sun-basking. The Waves Restaurant, The Peerless Resort nearby and the Hornbill Nest Guest House at a stone's throw, provide a kaleidoscopic view of the blue water front.
Radhanagar and Vijaynagar Beach in Havelock are real exposures of unpolluted nature for an environment lover. Vijaynagar beach is just in front of Dolphin Resort and Radhanagar beach is 7km away from Dolphin Resort.
This three-storeyed prison, constructed by Britishers in 1906, is a pilgrimage destination for freedom fighters. This colossal edifice has mutely witnessed the most treacherous of inhumane atrocities borne by the convicts, who were mostly freedom fighters. Now dedicated to the nation as a National Memorial.
The
saga of the heroic freedom struggle is brought alive in a moving Son-et-Lumiere,
shown daily inside the jail compound at 6.00 PM (Hindi) and 7.15 PM (English).
Also there is a Museum, an Art gallery, and a Photo gallery, which are open on
all days except Monday from 9.00 AM to 12 Noon and 2.00 PM to 5.00 PM.
Entry
fee: -
Rs. 5/-, Camera – photo - Rs. 10/-, video - Rs.
50/-
Light
& Sound Show – Entry fee:
adult Rs. 10/-, child Rs. 5/-
This beautiful Park at Port Blair has facilities like amusement rides, safe water sports, nature trail around the lake, garden, restaurant and historic remains like Japanese Temple as well as a bunker. The erstwhile Dilthaman Tank , which was the only source of drinking water to Port Blair, and the sea around it has been developed into Gandhi Park in an unbelievably short time of 13 days.
Situated at Haddo, it houses some of the rare species of endemic birds and animals found in these islands.
Ross
Island, the erstwhile capital of Port Blair during the British regime, is a tiny
island standing as guard to Port Blair harbour. The island with historical
background and preservable ruins is spread along an area of 0.6 sq. kms. With
the ruins and also with the historical background, the Island has gained a lot
of popularity among the tourists.
Ross island is open for the tourists to visit during day time as the boat
services are available from the Phoenix Bay jetty at 8.30 AM, 10.30 AM, and
12.30 PM. Navy has established a museum on the Island Known as ‘Smritika’
depicting the history of the Island.
Entry fee:
Rs. 20/-
The Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park at Wandoor is at a distance of 29 Kms. from Port Blair covering an area of 281.5 Sq.Kms. This Marine Park made-up of open sea, creeks and 15 small and large islands, is one of the best found anywhere in the world. Viewing of rare corals and underwater marine life through glass bottom boats, SCUBA diving and Snorkelling are a lifetime experience for anyone.
The
summer headquarters of the Chief Commissioner during British Raj, this place is
an ideal for a nice and fascinating over view of the outer islands and the
sea. It is the highest peak in the South Andaman (365 meters high).
One can trek up to Madhuban through a nature trail and can find rare endemic
birds, animals and butterflies. Conducted tours are available from Andaman
Teal House.
Sprawling over an area of 80 acres is a government farm. Research & Development programmes of cultivation of spices like cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, coconut and pepper are conducted here. Research and Demonstration farm of the Central Agricultural Research Institute (CARI) is nearby.
Chidiyatapu is the southern most tip of South Andaman. The lush green mangroves, forest cover with numerous chirping birds and the Sylvan sands and Munda Pahar beaches make it an ideal picnic site. The forest guest house situated on top of a hillok provides a fabulous view of isolated islands, submerged corals and the breath-taking sunset. Conducted tours are available from Andaman Teal house, Port Blair.
Situated near to Tirur, this place has a beautiful sandy beach with shallow water. Suitable for swimming, sun basking and viewing.
This place is a trekking area, north east of South Andaman. Exotic endemic birds, animals, butterflies and elephant lumbering are the most interesting part of the trek.
This beautiful island with lush green forest and sandy beaches is the vegetable bowl of Andamans. Connected by boat from Port Blair four days a week, it provides an ideal holiday for eco-friendly tourists. Hawabill Nest guest house of Directorate of Tourism is situated here. One can feel the sincerity and serenity of village life here. Beautiful beaches at Laxmanpur, Bharatpur, Sitapur and the bridge formation on the sea shore (Howra Bridge) are the attractions.
Connected by boat four times a week from Phoenix Bay jetty, this island offers an excellent sandy beach at Lalaji Bay, unpolluted environment and evergreen forests. The sea around the island is frequented by dolphin convoys. Lalaji Bay, 6 kms. away from the boat jetty, is accessible by 15 minutes journey in dinghies or trekking through the forest. Directorate of Tourism offers island camping during season.
One can enjoy the quiet village life and solitude of virgin nature here. You can also breathe unpolluted air, a rare commodity for the city dweller. Cutbert Bay Beach (20 kms. away from Rangat bazaar/jetty) is a turtle nesting ground. One can view the nesting of turtles during December_February season. Hawksbill Nest, guest house of the Directorate of Tourism, is near to the Cutbert bay beach and Turtle Sanctuary. Panchavati water fall and Amkunj beach are on the way to Cutbert Bay. One can go to Mayabunder and Diglipur from here.
Situated in the northern part of Middle Andaman, Mayabunder offers excellent scenic beauty and beautiful changes. Inhabited by the settlers from Burma, East Pakistan and ex-convicts, Mayabunder has a distinct culture. Beach at Avis Island (30 minutes boat journey from Mayabunder), Karmatamg beach (13 kms.) and mangrove lined creeks are the attractions. Karmatang beach is also a turtle nesting ground. One can view, nesting of turtles during December-February season. Swiftlet Nest guest house of the Directorate of Tourism is very near to the Karmatang beach. One can go to Kalighat by boat from here.
Situated in North Andaman Island, Diglipur provides a rare experience for eco-friendly tourists. It is famous for its oranges, rice and marine life. Saddle Peak, 732 metres, the highest point in the islands is nearby. Kalpong, the only river of Andaman flows from here. The first hydroelectric project of the islands is coming upon this river. One who comes by road from Port Blair has to take a boat from Mayabunder to Kalighat and from there journey by road to Diglipur (25 kms.), and from there to Kalipur (18 kms.) for viewing, Kalipur and Lamiya bay beaches. Directorate of Tourism provides comfortable accommodation at Turtle Resort, Kalipur. The Water Sports Centre is near by. Those who want to go for trekking to Saddle Peak can collect trekking equipments on hire from Turtle Resort and start trekking from Kalipur. Ram Nagar beach (15 kms. away from Kalighat) is famous for Turtle nesting during December-February season.
This island has a beautiful beach at Butler Bay, a waterfall and plantation of oil palms. Apart from this there are several sandy beaches all along the coastline of the island. The break water at Hut Bay offers an excellent view to the tourists. Little Andaman is the vegetable bowl for the Nicobar group of islands, The Onge tribals live in this island, so do Nicobarese apart from settlers from erstwhile East Pakistan and other places. However entry to tribal areas is restricted. Journey 8 hrs. by sea from Port Blair towards south.