Mount Harriet - tourmet

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India /Andaman and Nicobar /South Andaman /Port Blair

Sight Address : Mount Harriet is located in Ferrargunj tehsil in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Mount Harriet, stationed at 55 km by road and 15 km by ferry from Port Blair is the highest peak (365 m high) in South Andaman. Its natural charm and beauty attracts a lot of visitors. From the top of the peak, one can get a magnificent view of the Port Blair city, the Ross Island and the Havelock Island. Ferry or taxi service is available from Chatnam wharf to Bamboo flat. From here vehicles can be taken to reach Mt. Harriet. Trekking up to Madhuban through a natural trail allows you to get a glimpse of rare endemic birds, animals & butterflies. An overnight stay at the guest house there will be great to experience the beauty of the night in the hilly land. But for staying overnight, permission of the warden at Port Blair is required.

Mount Harriet, Port Blair

HistoryEdit

Mount Harriet is located 55 km by road from Port Blair and 15 km by ferry. Mount Harriet is a 365 metres high peak in the South Andamans and is the highest in the area, with beautiful views from the hill top. It served as the summer headquarters of the chief commissioner during the British rule. There is a nature trail from this hill to the Madhuban forest. From this place, one can view the Indian Ocean and the other islands.

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Best Season to VisitEdit

Winters (December to February)
Summers (March to mid-May)

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning , Afternoon , Evening.

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Mount Harriet, Port Blair Timings

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs 25

Kids Rs. : Rs 10 Up to 12 year aged. Students Rs. 5.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs 250

Kids Rs. : Rs 250 Up to 12 year aged. Students Rs. 10.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : 200 Professional photography

Video Camera Rs. : 25

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Private hire cars are available for local sightseeing around Port Blair and South Andaman.

Bus : Local buses are also available for inter-city and intra-city travel. Very cheap, but you’ll need to ask around to figure out the routes.

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Air : Port Blair’s Vir Savarkar Airport (IATA: IXZ) is located about 2 km south of the city. Taxis and autorickshaws wait outside the terminal at flight times. Public buses can be flagged down on the main road just outside the airport (cross the road). A bus to Aberdeen Bazaar will cost no more than ₹7. The terminal is small and reasonably modern, with an air-conditioned departure hall, but aside for an overpriced kiosk selling chai and crisps there’s not much to tide you over if your flight is delayed.

Others : Ship : Regular pax ship services are available to Port Blair from Chennai. There are 3 to 4 sailings every month, The voyage takes about 50 to 60 hrs & the ship normally berths at Port Blair for about 2 to 4 days.
Schedules & tariffs can be obtained from:
Shipping Corporation of India Ltd., Jawahar Building, Rajaji Salai, Chennai – 600 001 Tel: 044-25231401to 9, 25225835,25231407.
The Deputy Director of Shipping Services, A&N Administration, 6, Rajaji Salai, Chennai – 600 001 Tel: 044-25220841, 25226873
Estimated Fares: Name of Vessel and fare per berth
M.V.Nicobar Rs.5,880; M.V.Nancowry RS.4,860; M.V.Swarajdweep Rs.1,510 to Rs.3,870;M.V.Harshvardhana Rs.1,510 to Rs.5,880;M.V.Akbar Rs.1,310 to Rs.5

Auto-rickshaws : Auto-rickshaws are abundant, and within town should cost ₹20-40. Auto fare from airport to Aberdeen Bazaar in the city centre is Rs.30. Auto fare from Aberdeen Bazaar to Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex is Rs.10. From Aberdeen Bazaar to Marine jetty (from where you get ships to Havelock Islands, Long island, etc) is also ₹10 (as on March 2010) Note: Another writer would say these prices are extremely low and only a local would get them.