|  The hotspots of Andaman and Nicobar Islands | | CELLULAR JAIL | |  | |
3 Storeyed prison building, constructed by the British in 1906, a pilgrimage destination for the freedom fighters. The saga of the heroic freedom struggle is brought alive in a moving Sound & Light Show, shown daily inside the jail compound. Also there is a museum, an art gallery and a photo gallery. Click here for more
9.00 am -12.00 noon, 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm [entry fee Rs 5/-] , Museum and Photo Gallery Camera >photo Rs 5/-, video Rs 50/- , Light and Sound show Daily >Hindi- 6.00 pm>English- 7.15 pm [entry fee : adult Rs 10/-, child Rs 5/-] (Monday closed)
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| | ANDAMAN WATER SPORTS COMPLEX |  | | Adventure and safe Water sports Daily, Safe water 12.30 pm to 8.00 pm., Coral and ship wreck view depending on climate
Adventure sports. 12.30 pm to 5.00 pm depending on the weather conditions. Sunday 9.00 to 12.00 pm & 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm |
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| GANDHI PARK | | | |
This beautiful park at Port Blair has facilities like amusement rides, Safe Water sports, nature trail around a lake, garden, restaurant and historic remains like Japanese Temple as well as a bunker. The former name of Gandhi Park was Dilthaman tank, which was once the only source of drinking water to Port Blair.
Park &Children's park - full day
Amusement rides 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm daily; Sunday 10.00 am to 12.00 noon & 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm
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| CARBYN'S COVE BEACH & TOURISM COMPLEX |  | |
One of the picturesque sea-beaches, it is ideal for sea bathing and sun basking. The Wave's restaurant, The Peerless Resort nearby and the Hornbill Nest Guest House at Carbyn's beach provide a kaleidoscope view of the blue front.
Open Daily
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| ROSS ISLAND | | |
The erstwhile capital of Port Blair during the British regime, is a tiny island standing as a guard to Port Blair harbour. The island with historical background and preservable ruins is spread along an area of 0.6 sq km.
Boat from Phoenix bay jetty Daily 8.30 am,10.30 am, 12.30 pm [Except Wednesday]. [entry fee : 10/- ,Camera Rs 25/-]
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| | | MAHATMA GANDHI MARINE NATIONAL PARK |  | |
The Mahatma Gandhi marine national park at Wandoor is at a distance of 29 km from Port Blair covering an area of 281.5 sq km. The 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 snorkeling are a lifetime experience for anyone.
Wandoor, Beaches ,Scuba diving ,snorkeling and coral viewing, Jolly buoy, [entry fee : adult Rs. 10/- ,child Rs 5/-], Red Skin Islands Scuba diving >Indians Rs 500/-, Foreigners Rs. 1000/-
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| CINQUE ISLAND | | | | The lure of underwater life, unspoiled beaches specially a Sand bar joining two islands are irresistible.
Coral Viewing, SCUBA diving, swimming, fishing and camping. | |  |
| | | CHIDIYA TAPU | | |
Chidiyatapu is the southernmost tip of the South Andaman. The lush green mangroves, forest covers and the numerous chirping birds and the Sylvan sand Beaches and Munda Pahar beaches make it a ideal picnic spot. The forest guest house situated on top of hillock provides a fabulous view if isolated islands, submerged corals and the breath taking sunset.
Distance 25 km from Port Blair
Sunset view & bird watching
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| MOUNT HARRIET | | | |
Mount Harriet was the summer headquarters of the Chief Commissioner during the British rein. This place is an ideal for a nice and fascinating overview of the outer islands and the sea. It is the highest peak in South Andaman (365 mt - Second highest in Andaman). One can trek upto Madhuban through a natures trail and can find rare endemic birds, animals, and butterflies.
If you choose to go by road its 55 km from City. but an alternative route is just 15 km by ferry boat + road from Port Blair.
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| | | HAVELOCK ISLAND | 
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Radhanagar and Vijaynagar beaches
Scuba diving, Island camping
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| NEIL ISLAND | | | |
This beautiful island with lush green forest and sandy beaches is the vegetable bowl of Andamans. Connected by boat from Port Blair 4 days a week, it provides an ideal holiday for eco-friendly tourists. Hawabill Nest guest house (Ph. 282630). One can feel the sincerity and serenity of village life here. Beautiful beaches at Bharatpur, Laxmanpur and Sitapur beaches and the natural bridge formation (Howra bridge) are the attractions.
36 km from Port Blair (sea route only)
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