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This tiny archipelago in the Bay of Bengal is the farthest part of India.
Part of its everlasting charm lies is the fact that your arrival in Port
Blair will feel like slipping back in time, as effortless as breathing the
fresh clean mangrove scented air. The city is a unique amalgamation of myth,
colonial and tribal history. It is believed that Hanuman stopped in the
Andamans when rescuing Sita in the Hindu epic of Ramayana. In fact, the
island’s name is a play on the name Hanuman.
The Cellular Jail or Kala Pani, one of the most popular attractions of Port
Blair is where Indian freedom fighters were imprisoned and executed by the
British.
Veer Savarkar International Airport also known as
Port Blair Airport
(IATA: IXZ, ICAO: VOPB), is a customs airport located 2 km (1.2 mi)
south of Port Blair and is the main airport of the Andaman and
Nicobar Islands of India.
Port Blair
Attractions
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Cellular Jail or Kala Pani
During the British occupation of India, the prisoners were sent to
Cellular Jail, to keep them far off from the revolution. Once in these
places, it was very difficult to get out and this led to the death of a
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Mount Harriet
Mount Harriet is located 55 km by road from Port Blair and 15 km by
ferry. Mount Harriet is a 365 metres high peak in the South Andamans and
is the highest in the area. With beautiful views from the hill top, it
served as the summer headquarters of the chief commissioner.
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Corbyn's Cove
Corbyn’s Cove is situated near Port Blair and attracts tourists for its
soft sandy beach with coconut palms. It is an ideal spot for swimming,
scuba diving and boating and also for watching the sunset.
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Samudrika Marine Museum
Samudrika Marine Museum in Port Blair, managed by the Indian Navy, is
also known as Naval Marine Museum.This museum is a perfect place to know
about the various aspects of marine ecology. The five galleries found
here are divided based on the history of Andaman Island.
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Baratang Island
Baratang, less commonly known as Baratang Island, is an island in the
Andaman Islands, India, with an area of approximately 297.6 square
kilometres (114.9 sq mi). It is one of the main islands of the Great
Andaman group, a closely set archipelago in the Bay of Bengal, adjoining
the Andaman Sea.
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Japanese Bunker
Japanese army occupied Andaman & Nicobar Islands in 1942 during second
World War. Japanese army built some bunkers in the island to defend it
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Ross Island
Ross Island, located about 2 km from Port Blair, is a popular tourist
spot with remnants of the Victorian British era. Some of the remains of
British era that can be seen in the island include old buildings like
the chief commissioners house, Presbyterian Church, etc. |
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