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Places to Visit
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Located at Port Blair, stood mute witness to the tortures meted out to the freedom fighters, who were incarcerated in this Jail. The Jail, completed in the year 1906 acquired the name, ‘cellular’ because it is entirely made up of individual cells for the solitary confinement of the prisoners.It originally was a seven pronged, puce-colored building with central towe racting as its fulcrumanda massive structure comprising honeycomb like corridors. |
The building was subsequently damaged and presently three out of the seven prongs are intact. The Jail, now a place of pilgrimage for all freedom loving people, has been declared a National Memorial.The penal settlement established in Andaman by the British after the First War of Independence in 1857 was the beginning of the agonizing story of freedom fighters in the massive and awful jails at Viper Island followed by the Cellular Jail. The patriots who raised their voice against the British Raj were sent to this Jail, where many perished. |
| The small island with its treasure of ruins in it become the hot tourists spot in the territory. People desire to know more and more about Ross Island. This Island the erstwhile capital of Port Blair during the British regime, is a tiny island situated few Kilometers away from Port Blair city. The island presently houses the ruins of old buildings like Ballroom, Chief Commissioner’s House, Govt. House, Church, Hospital, Bakery, Press, Swimming Pool and |
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TroopBarracks, all in dilapidated condition, reminiscent of the old British regime.Ever since Dr. James Pattison Walker arrived in Port Blair aboard the East India Company’s steam frigate ‘Senuramis’ on 10th March 1858, this island remained under British occupation till 1942. From 1942 to 1945, the island was under the occupation of Japanese.However, the allies reoccupied the island in 1945 and later abandoned it. During British occupation, this island was the seat of power of the Britisher's. |
Corbyn's Cove Beach
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Just 07 Kms from the city the most picturesque sea-beaches called Carbyn’s Cove. This beautiful beach is ideal for sea bathing and sun-basking with a facilities of Fresh Water Bathing Room and Changing Rooms |
A small serene, beautiful island “Viper Island” witnessed the untold sufferings the freedom fighters had to undergo. Dangerous convicts found guilty of violating the rules of the Penal Settlement, were put in fetters and were forced to work with their fetters on in this island. The jail called Viper Chain Gang Jail at Viper island, where prisoners deported from the mainland during British Regime. |
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The highest peak in the South Andamans (365 metres high). One can trek up to Madhuban through a nature trail and can find rare endemic birds, animals and butterflies. The scene of this peak also printed in the backside of Rs.20. During British Raj this highest peak was established as the summer headquarters of the Chief Commissioner during, this place is an ideal for a nice and fascinating over view of the outer islands and the sea. |
Lying on the small island connected with the city by a bridge over the Sea. This Saw Mill is one of the biggest and oldest Saw Mill in Asia built. It is a store-house of timber like Padauk, Gurjan, Marble, Satin Wood, etc. This Mill was built by the British Govt. on 1883. This Island has the second biggest wharf for the inter-island & mainland shipping.
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An independent Island with a vide Beach (Radha Nagar Beach) recorded the 07 best beach in Asia. This island is about 38 Kms from Port Blair, that’s provides idyllic resort in the lap of virgin beach and unpolluted environment. Camping facility is available near Radha nagar beach. |
Is a part of Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park has a nice beach and offers spectacular view of corals, fishes and marine life.
An island in Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, it offers a breath taking underwater view of coral and marine life. It is an ideal place for snorkeling , sea bathing and basking on the sun kissed beach. |
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An island in in the group of Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, with brifght sand breath taking underwater view of coral and marine life. It is an ideal place for picnic, snorkeling, sea bathing and basking in the sun |
Is around 120 KMs far from Port Blair. This island is rich with golden beaches, volcano & caves. The roadways for Baratang island is passing through beautiful Jungal and connected with one vehicle ferries. Lime Stone cave is around8 Kms from Baratang Jetty via boats. This natural growing caves are made up of lime stone surrounding beautiful green jungle. The boat passes through beautiful creek full of mangroves,
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it is great life time experience for tourists.The active Mud Volcano on the way is also a terrific sight for the tourists. This volcano is active through out the year. |
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Iis about 240 Kms from Port Blair (connected via two vehicle ferries) which provides perfect holidays in an unpolluted environment with an rare scenic beauty. The Karmatang beach at Mayabunder is also a nesting ground of turtles and it is perfect picnic/holiday spot.
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Is about 35KMs from port Blair and a rare experience of sea, green plantation, and full of fun for the eco-friendly tourists. The twin islands (Ross & Smith Island) at Diglipur connected with vide range of sand is gorgeous spot for incoming tourists. And near by the Saddle Peak (732mtrs) is the highest in Andamans.
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The tiny land of Volcano, the only active volcano in India located 135 Kms from Port Blair at a open Sea. This Island, is about 3 Kms has a big crater of the volcano, rising abruptly from the sea, about 1/2 Km. from the shore and is about 150 fathoms deep. Can be visited on board vessels. The Directorate of Shipping Service has provided the vessel twice a week as per the climatic condition. |
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