Sightseeing in Port Blair

Port Blair, the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, forms the center of attraction for tourists from all over the world. It has got some fabulous and variety of tourists spots. Sightseeing in Port Blair provides the tourists a sense of fruition and complacency. Some of the popular tourists spots in and around Port Blair are:

Anthropological Museum: Set up in 1975 at Hadoo, this museum is a storehouse of the artifacts and materials of daily use by the tribes of Andaman and Nicobar Islands such as canoes, weapons, cloths etc.

Cellular Jail: Completed in 1906, Cellular Jail has got its name from the isolated cells where the freedom fighters were imprisoned. The structure of the jail is comprised of seven three storied wings, with a central tower. The names of the freedom fighters are engraved on this watch tower. Today, Cellular Jail stands in a dilapidated condition as an aftermath of Japanese invasion and Tsunami more recently.

Mount Harriet: It is high point on a hillock which provides a scenic view of the surrounding islands and also is a perfect place to enjoy sunrises.
Mini Zoo: Though it is named as 'mini', it is comprised of some rare species of animals as well as birds.
Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park: Covering 281.5 kms the park is rich in its coral contents and marine lives. It is also a seat of various water sports.
Chatam Saw Mill: Built way back in 1836, this is the largest saw mill in entire Asia till date.
Sippighat Agricultural Farm: This 80 acres farm, maintained by the Government, produces bulk of the spices in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Chidiya Tapu, Gandhi Park, Forest Museum, Marina Park, Samudrika Museum, Fisheries Museum are few more noted tourist spots that comprise the sightseeing in Port Blair. To know more about Sightseeing in Port Blair, click on the following links: