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Andaman Water Sports Complex is a renowned sports complex in India and is a unique sports complex offering many adventurous water sports activities. It is located close to the Cellular ...
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Andaman Water Sports Complex is a renowned sports complex in India and is a unique sports complex offering many adventurous water sports activities. It is located close to the Cellular Jail in the north-west Port Blair.
This sports complex offers all kinds of water sports facilities for comfortable, safe and enjoyable experiences. Sail boats, para sailing, water scooters, rowing boats, kayaks, paddle boats, and water skiing facilities are available in plenty here in this complex. Outboard boats make this complex dynamic afternoon and the boating up to Ross Islands from this complex is really an exciting experience.
A marvelous monument, built to honor the historical fight Battle of Aberdeen, add to the beauty of this region. There is an artificial waterfall as well, which is a great attraction among the visitors. A children park nearby is a place for children to enjoy the serene environment.
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Art & Museum
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Anthropological Museum is maintained and managed by ASI, Anthropological Survey of India, and is located at Port Blair, the capital of Andaman. It is an exquisite small museum showcasing wide ...
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Anthropological Museum is maintained and managed by ASI, Anthropological Survey of India, and is located at Port Blair, the capital of Andaman. It is an exquisite small museum showcasing wide collection of tools and weapons used by Anadamanese tribes. This also encloses many photographs of different tribes and aborigines of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
A great treasure of Island history, a well maintained library, functions on the top of the museum. Many films depicting the life and culture of the Andaman are also preserved here. The Museum authorities arrange few documentary and film shows for the visitors of the museum.
It is open all days except Mondays from 9 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 4 pm.
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Beaches, Lakes & Falls
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Barren, the only active volcano in South Asia, is a small island in eastern location of Andaman group of islands in Indian territory. This island lies 300 m above the ...
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Barren, the only active volcano in South Asia, is a small island in eastern location of Andaman group of islands in Indian territory. This island lies 300 m above the sea level and the volcano in this place erupted last in 2006. The first volcano eruption was reported in 1787. A deep void land, the face of the volcano, is an attraction to the tourists. This is a barren region uninhabited by the people.
This is a natural habitat for wild goats which live here by drinking the salt water and is a unique feature of this island. The Barren Land can be approached by board vessels and one can view the island from the vessel. There is no permission to get down in the island. The travel to this Island is a breathtaking adventurous experience.
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Historical
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Cellular Jail, presently a revered shrine dedicated to great Indian freedom fighters sacrificed their lives for the Independence of the Mother Nation, is situated at Aberdeen near Port Blair in ...
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Cellular Jail, presently a revered shrine dedicated to great Indian freedom fighters sacrificed their lives for the Independence of the Mother Nation, is situated at Aberdeen near Port Blair in Andaman Islands. The Cellular Jail meant to imprison the freedom fighters of India was built in 14 years beginning in 1886 by British rulers.
The original Cellular Jail contains seven regions with central region having a tower. There were four floors with first three floors for cells and the fourth floor functioned as the watch tower. One can see here the execution room where the freedom fighters were hanged by the colonial rulers.
The visitors can see the light and sound show depicting the sacrifice of freedom fighters and also showing up the brutal history of the Cellular jail. Two shows are arranged at 6 pm and 7.15 pm everyday except Mondays. There are Martyr’s memorial, a gallery and a museum bringing back the reminiscence of Indian independence struggle.
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Miscellaneous
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Chatham Saw Mill, owned by Forest department, is credited as one of the biggest and oldest saw mills all through Asia and is located at the north tip of Andaman. ...
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Chatham Saw Mill, owned by Forest department, is credited as one of the biggest and oldest saw mills all through Asia and is located at the north tip of Andaman. A bridge connects this saw mill to Port Blair. The mill, dating back to 1836, is a big store house for different varieties of wood including Marble, Padauk, Gurjan and Satin wood.
The mill cuts massive wood into different sizes and shapes of timber and is functioning as the main source of timber for government and private agencies at a moderate price. This mill processes many types of ornamental wood suitable for making furniture and handicrafts.
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Beaches, Lakes & Falls
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Corbyn's Cove is a serene and unspoiled soft sandy beach in Andaman near to Port Blair. This beach is set in picturesque backgrounds of lush green coconut palms and pleasant ...
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Corbyn's Cove is a serene and unspoiled soft sandy beach in Andaman near to Port Blair. This beach is set in picturesque backgrounds of lush green coconut palms and pleasant sea. There is a pristine tourism Complex, which offers all kinds of facilities for an enthusiastic traveler.
This is an ideal spot for sun basking and sea bathing. The main attractions in this beach are the inviting water sports activities. This beach and the water closed to the beach are perfect location for surfing, scuba diving and boating. Many pill boxes and bunkers established by Japanese add the attraction of the beach.
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Art & Museum
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Forest Museum in Andaman is situated at Haddo and is run by the Forest Department of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The museum very typical in its contents displays the artifacts ...
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Forest Museum in Andaman is situated at Haddo and is run by the Forest Department of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The museum very typical in its contents displays the artifacts made out of timber including peauma, oak, gurjan, paduak and satin wood. The Museum helps the visitor to get some insight in the forestry and related activities. One can see many attractive models in timber showcased here.
The major attractions near by this Museum include a beautiful zoological garden and a mini zoo. The museum is open to public on all working days from 8 am to 12 noon and 2.30 pm to 5 pm.
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Beaches, Lakes & Falls
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Havelock Island, mostly inhabited by Bengalis, is situated nearby Port Blair. The villages in this imposing picturesque Island are identified with the numbers. The Main bazaar is in Village No ...
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Havelock Island, mostly inhabited by Bengalis, is situated nearby Port Blair. The villages in this imposing picturesque Island are identified with the numbers. The Main bazaar is in Village No 3 and the boat dock is in village No 1.
The Pristine water surrounding the island is the haven for very large fishes, turtles and dolphins. Tourists can spot the dolphins here in the serene waterfront of Havelock Island.
Havelock Island is an ideal location for the enthusiasts tourists to engage in sunbathing, beachcombing, swimming, surfing, beach camping and snorkeling. The stunning beauty of the nature is the prime attraction of this Island. One can enjoy the miraculous sunset and sunrise from the beach of Havelock Island.
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Adventure
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Andaman offers the exquisite location for holiday vacations in the lap of nature. Island camping is the popular way for enjoying the sea, beaches and the clear sky. The pristine ...
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Andaman offers the exquisite location for holiday vacations in the lap of nature. Island camping is the popular way for enjoying the sea, beaches and the clear sky. The pristine beauty of the Mother Nature blended with the cool breezy sea winds make the stay in Andaman Islands a memorable experience.
Those who like to have secluded stay with nature can opt for Island camping in Andaman. The infrastructure facilities for a luxurious stay are all available in the Islands. There are tents and beach front resorts for the benefit of travelers. The stay in Andaman Islands will provide a rejuvenating effect for a motivated traveler.
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Wildlife
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Government of India reserved some of the regions of Andaman Islands for the tribes Jarwa in Andaman. This Jarwa reserve is part of the dense forests in two islands of ...
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Government of India reserved some of the regions of Andaman Islands for the tribes Jarwa in Andaman. This Jarwa reserve is part of the dense forests in two islands of Andaman. Jarwa, the first inhabitants of the Islands, is one of the four aborigines of Andaman Islands. The population of Jarwa has dwindled to around 200 and the government is taking special care in promote the causes of Jarwa tribes.
Jarwa tribal reserve is dynamic with the festivities of tribes including the traditional songs and dances, rituals, indigenous medicinal practices, unique social order and other ceremonies. This reserve is enriched with rare species of flora and fauna as well.
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Beaches, Lakes & Falls
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Little Andaman Island is one of the biggest island in Andaman. It is famed with a pristine beach at the location named Butler Bay and is credited with a stunning ...
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Little Andaman Island is one of the biggest island in Andaman. It is famed with a pristine beach at the location named Butler Bay and is credited with a stunning waterfall, Panchavati. There are several attractive and secluded scenic beaches in this Island. This is the main vegetable producing Island in Andaman.
Little Andaman Island is renowned for plantation of Red Oil Palm managed by ANIFPDCL. The enthusiastic tourists can pay a visit to the plantation and a factory for palm oil extraction. In this plantation the visitors can get a close look at the various stages of oil palm fruit production.
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Beaches, Lakes & Falls
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A breathtaking Island breasting beautiful sandy beaches, coconut plantations and evergreen forests, Long Island in Andaman is a very popular attraction for the nature loving tourists. The island can be ...
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A breathtaking Island breasting beautiful sandy beaches, coconut plantations and evergreen forests, Long Island in Andaman is a very popular attraction for the nature loving tourists. The island can be approached by the fisherman’s vessel hired from Phoenix Bay Jetty.
Lalaji Bay and Marg Bay are two pristine beaches famed as a popular picnic spot in this Island. The Island is an ideal location for beach camping in makeshift tents due to its unpolluted environment and calm atmosphere. Fleets of dolphins can be viewed very often from the beaches of this Island.
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Wildlife
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Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, also known as Wandoor Marine National Park, is a grandeur tourist attraction in Andaman. This is a fantastic National Park for Marine life in Andaman ...
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Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, also known as Wandoor Marine National Park, is a grandeur tourist attraction in Andaman. This is a fantastic National Park for Marine life in Andaman and is unique all over the world. The pristine beauty Jolly Buoy Island is a part of this National Park.
The National Park encloses a stunning golden beach with soft sands and lush green surroundings dense with bushes and coconut palms. This renowned marine park encloses part of open sea, number of small and large islands and creeks.
This is one of the world known scuba diving location in Andaman. One can get a close look of underwater marine life in the beaches of this National Park, including corals and sea weeds.
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Gardens
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Marina Park and Aquarium is a prime attraction in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is located in the unspoiled seashore close proximity to Water Sports Complex. The local inhabitants and ...
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Marina Park and Aquarium is a prime attraction in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is located in the unspoiled seashore close proximity to Water Sports Complex. The local inhabitants and the visiting tourists use this park for spending their valuable evenings by enjoying the nature’s gifts of pristine beauty, stunning sea waves and lush green vegetations.
The Aquarium is a praise worthy place enclosing many marine life including various kinds of sea fishes and turtles. A children’s park with many facilities for kids enjoyment, a toy train and many other amusement facilities make this park a much sought picnic spot.
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Wildlife
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Mini Zoo, as the name suggests, is a small zoo situated at Haddo in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The Zoo is famed to popularity mainly due to its Crocodile breeding ...
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Mini Zoo, as the name suggests, is a small zoo situated at Haddo in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The Zoo is famed to popularity mainly due to its Crocodile breeding program. The breeded crocodiles can be spotted in the wild waters surrounded by dense green forests.
The Zoo is credited with about 200 species of birds and animals. All common birds and animals are allowed to live in this zoo. Andaman pig and Nicobar pigeon are two rare species of animals which can be spotted here.
Mini Zoo is open to visitors on all days except for Mondays from 8 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 5 pm.
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Beaches, Lakes & Falls
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A marvelous Island with plenty of marine life, Neil Island in Andaman is an ideal location for eco-tourism. Neil Island is triangularly shaped with lust green surroundings of paddy fields, ...
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A marvelous Island with plenty of marine life, Neil Island in Andaman is an ideal location for eco-tourism. Neil Island is triangularly shaped with lust green surroundings of paddy fields, banana plantations and tropical trees. Many natural beaches and attraction like Howra Bridge, a natural bridge formation make this Island a much sought picnic spot.
The sandy beaches at Sitpur, Bharatpur and Lakshmanpur are very attractive for spending holidays and evenings. Tourists who like to spend vacations in eco-friendly village life are the main visitors in this Island. The breathtaking view of sea and the lusting greeneries in the island is really rejuvenating and enjoyable for enthusiastic travelers.
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Beaches, Lakes & Falls
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Ross Island, which is accessible from Phoenix Bay Jetty through a boat ride, is situated at the entry region of Port Blair harbor. Ross Islands, once the administrative head quarters ...
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Ross Island, which is accessible from Phoenix Bay Jetty through a boat ride, is situated at the entry region of Port Blair harbor. Ross Islands, once the administrative head quarters of British Colonial Rulers, still bears the ruins of a Church and cemetery. It was during the British rule that the island was developed to a perfect township. Many reminiscent of old British regime are still alive in this stunning Island.
Ross Island encloses an attractive swimming pool, a cute museum Smritika established by Indian Navy and Chief Commissioner’s residential building.
Ross island is open to public on all days except for Wednesday. There are boat facilities from the Phoenix Bay jetty to Rose Island many times a day.
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Art & Museum
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Samudrika Marine Museum, run by the Indian Navy, is located at Delanipur in Andaman. This museum is aimed at generating awareness among the visitor about the environment in the ocean ...
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Samudrika Marine Museum, run by the Indian Navy, is located at Delanipur in Andaman. This museum is aimed at generating awareness among the visitor about the environment in the ocean and the marine life. The Samudrika Marine Museum has five sections dealing with history of Andaman Islands, Geographical information, people of Andaman, Archeology and finally the Marine life.
The museum is enriched with various collections of corals, shells and fish fauna. This museum is a real treasure of worthy marine life, especially that of rare fish species.
The museum is open all days except Mondays from 9 am to 12 noon and 2 pm to 5 pm.
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Adventure
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Exciting experience of Scuba diving is a major attraction towards Andaman. One can have fascinating marine life among the world of amazing water bodies, colorful fishes, amazing corals and the ...
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Exciting experience of Scuba diving is a major attraction towards Andaman. One can have fascinating marine life among the world of amazing water bodies, colorful fishes, amazing corals and the remains of sunken ships. One can explore the wonders of scuba diving and can get the rare experience mixed with adventure and enjoyment.
One major location for Scuba diving in Andaman is located at Wandoor, about 32 km away from Port Blair. The Scuba diving center in Wandoor offers all facilities and necessary equipments for a superb experience of scuba diving. Adding to this there are many skilled trainers who can help the tourist in getting into the deep of the sea.
Andaman is a famous snorkeling spot. The calm water in the serene beaches offers great experience of snorkeling. Andaman is suitable for a family snorkeling activity. All facilities and equipments like fin and mask are available for rent or to buy. You can move down to the amazing underwater and enjoy the grandeur life.
Snorkeling guides in the beaches will help you to train and practice first, before flowing down to underwater. The really wonderful experience of Snorkeling gives even a novice a chance to have a close look at the spectacular marine world. You can snorkel in the serene and little warm water for many hours in the Bay of Bengal
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Beaches, Lakes & Falls
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Smith Island, one of the twin islands in Andaman, is connected to Ross Islands by an imposing sand bar. The Island is a perfect location for Island Camping and is ...
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Smith Island, one of the twin islands in Andaman, is connected to Ross Islands by an imposing sand bar. The Island is a perfect location for Island Camping and is a best suit to enjoy the village life in seclusion. The Island is attracted due to its clean and unspoiled seashore and the marvelous sight seeing facilities. The lusting green coconut palms grow meticulously in rows on the sea shore adds the beauty of this Island.
This camping location is an ideal place to spend vacations away from the hustle and bustle of madding city life. Good accommodation facilities with delicious cuisine make the holidays in Smith Islands a remarkable experience.
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Viper Island, named after the ship wreck event of a British trading ship named “Viper” in 19th century, is located near Port Blair. The ruins of an olden discarded jail, ...
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Viper Island, named after the ship wreck event of a British trading ship named “Viper” in 19th century, is located near Port Blair. The ruins of an olden discarded jail, built by British in 1867, with yellow colored bricks and the gallows are seen in this Island. The Island was considered as the place of penal settlement for the freedom fighters of India. This Island was part of the great Indian independence history and had witnessed the sufferings and sacrifices of Indian national involved in freedom struggle.
Viper Island is a serene beautiful tourist destination and can be approached by harbor cruise originating from Phoenix Bay Jetty in Port Blair. This place is visited by number of tourists as it has multiple attractions with historical importance and also has mesmerizing picnic spots with natural picturesque environments.
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