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Port Blair – The Capital City

Updated: Apr 3, 2020

“Look deep into the nature, and then you will understand everything better”, well implemented on the capital city – Port Blair situated in the South Andaman. The city defines itself as the home of diverse elements contributing their best to enhance the beauty of Port Blair. The place is full of serene beaches, historic places, alluring corals and adventurous activities. One can have an exciting holiday spent in this capital city and experience varied best moments of there life.

Let’s get a short ride to explore the amazing destinations of Port Blair,



* Beginning with the Cellular Jail where the past signifies its existence. The jail blocks project sacrifices and the tough times that our freedom fighters made and suffered. Introducing this historic sight holding its highlights as, Netaji Gallery, Veer Savarkar's Cell, mills for Oils and Prestigious Library on Freedom Movement.

Time bars: 09: 00 – 12:00 and 13:00- 16:15 ( Monday closed )

Entry charge: INR 10 ( adults )


* Stepping ahead, let’s go and visit the Museums. The uniqueness of the Museums stand where one can enjoy the beauty of Marine life at Samudrika Museum, at the same time know about the tribes and their life styles at Anthropogenic Museum.There is much more to know once you step inside these astonishing sites where every piece is worth a watch and a store of treasure in itself.


* Spending your night just beside the beaches might be very usual, so making it a little surprising let me take you to the Light and Sound Show. Wooh! The imagination of one’s creativity begins here, the performance here is so catchy and alluring that yes! Attractions are made at sight. They are all based on the strong feelings of patriotism and sacrifice of our freedom fighters that surely your heart would relive those moments and become sorrowful. You would be gushed with tears after viewing such acts of struggle and sacrifices. The extraordinary feature is the “speaking pepal tree” which narrates all the felt and seen live brutal acts of the colonizers, this privileged voice of narration is of our respected actor Om Puri.

Time bar: 18:00 and 19:15 show timings ( all shows in Hindi, except Monday, Wednesday and Friday where second show is in English )


* Many more day time tours can be made in Port Blair to Aberdeen Bazar, which can be seen as a hub of shopaholics and also for the lovers of creativity and innovation. You will get to buy many unique handicrafts of the Andaman where intricate carvings will allure your sights onto all of them. Foodies and fun loving groups will also get complete interesting packages with mouth-watering sea food along with innumerable varieties of this cuisine.


* Next you can head towards Chidiya tapu where apart from the migrating birds it is huge nestling sight of indigenous 44 exotic birds. These flying creatures are so attractive to your sight that every bird will make you act instantly and click its picture as a souvenir of what you've seen.


* Is greenery one amongst your favourite destination’s feature? Then you should surely head towards the Gandhi Park, Marina park etc. The Marine park will introduce you to such a colourful and mesmerising view of the underwater that you won’t believe eyes. You would surely be astonished at many sights and appreciate the creations of God with how preciseness and intricacy has he designed each living being be it over the land or underwater.


* Give up all your sins at this renowned Murugan Temple where Lord Shiva blesses all his preachers and showers upon its followers wealth and prosperity. This is a very sacred temple worshipped by the natives truly and with complete religiosity. The intricately designed temple with many figurines carved out on the walls and the shikhar is a big attraction for the tourists. Also, the prasadam and the food offered there is amazingly tasty be it veg or non veg. Therefore, don't miss your visit here!!!...

Adding to the list of Port Blair the nearby Islands are no less attractive and your time. Therefore, though a small city Port Blair is full of Alluring destinations and exciting cites to spend your vacation. HURRY to visit!!!!....

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