The famous Cellular Jail (that housed Indian freedom fighters during the struggle for independence) draws hundreds on visitors and is probably the foremost visited monument within the Andamans. Travellers following the standard tourist route also visit Chatam Sawmill (one of the oldest & largest in Asia), Forest Museum, Anthropological Museum, Fisheries (Marine) Museum, Naval aquarium (Samudrika) and therefore the Cottage Industries Emporium (Sagarika) to enjoys a touch of shopping. Souvenirs available here are very fashionable buys.

AMAZING FACTS OF ANDAMAN

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• The Cellular Jail where Indian freedom fighters were imprisoned as a punishment for fighting the British rule is also located in Port Blair.

• Almost 90 % of the land area of the A & N Islands is covered with rich forest cover, probably the most area (in % terms) covered among all the states in the country.

• The A & N Islands have probably the longest coast line (around 2000 km) among all the states. In fact, it represents almost one fourth of total coast line of India. Because, it is surrounded by sea on both and in fact on all sides.

• The Islands are the home for the endangered primitive tribes who have survived for thousands of centuries and continue to survive till today. They include the Great Andamanese, Onge’s, Jarawa’s, Sentinelese, Shompen’s.

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• Dugong, an endangered marine mammal, also known as Sea Cow, has been reported from Ritchie’s Archipelago, North Reef, Little Andaman and parts of Nicobar. This mammal is unique to A & N Islands and is the state animal.

• Andaman Padauk is a tall deciduous tree found only in Andaman. It grows upto height of 120 feet. The timber is highly valued for making furniture.

• The Islands have about 25 harbours, probably the largest number in the country.

• The Southernmost point of India is popularly mistaken to be 'Kanyakumari' in Tamil Nadu State. In fact, the southern most point is in Campbell Bay, called as "Indira Point".

• The islands are a rich and fascinating blend of what is the best of India, a heady mix of religions, languages, cultures and beliefs.​

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ENTRY FORMALITIES

 

INDIANS

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Indian Nationals need no permit to Visit Andaman. However permits are required to Visit Nicobar and other tribal areas, which are given in exceptional cases. Application on a prescribed form may be addressed to the Deputy Commissioner, Andaman District, Port Blair.

We request you to carry a Photo-identity /Driving license /Voter Id/or Pan Card

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FOREIGNERS

Foreign national can stay in the islands for 30Days.This can be extended by another 15days with permission. They require a Permit to stay, which can easily be obtained on arrival at Port Blair from the Immigration authorities. In addition, permits can also be obtained from Indian Mission Overseas, Foreigners registration office at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and the Immigration authorities at Airports at Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai.