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Coral Island

Viper Island

Viper Island Port Blair, South Andaman Island. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

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. Some of the greatest personalities linked to the Indian Freedom struggle have spent their last days here at Viper jail. Documented evidence exists that Maharajas and Peasants were treated alike and tortured to the hilt for having played a part in trying to overthrow British rule. Tourists’ today flock to the island to get a glimpse of the ruins of this jail and for a moment feel like a part of history. Apart from this, Viper Island is also a wonderful picnic place. The island can be reached in 20 minutes via the Phoenix Bay jetty. Some cruise services also offer tours on a boat around the island showing tourists different parts of the island and the prison from the boat.

Viper Island, Port Blair

HistoryEdit

Viper Island is best known for the prison that was used before the notorious cellular prison was constructed in 1906. It’s around 8 kilometers North West of Port Blair and one can access the island by boat or ferry. There are two pretty convincing stories as to the origin of the name of the island.One states that the island was named after a ship by the name that carried Archibald Blair to the island in the year 1789. The other, and the more unnerving one states that the presence of a large number of Viper snakes on the island is what has led to its naming.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A

Closed OnEdit

N.A

Best Season to VisitEdit

October – May

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2-3 Hour

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs.75/- per person.

Kids Rs. : Below 5 years no ticket.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs.75/- per person.

Kids Rs. : Below 5 years no ticket.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Icy Spicy ; Island Arcade, Junglighat, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands 744103 ; Ph/M – 03192 232 704 ‎ ; Food Serve – Indian

How to ReachEdit

Train : Andaman doesn’t have railway station. Chennai Central (MAS) is a close railway station connected to Mumbai for being nearest to Andaman on rail route.

Things to CarryEdit

N.A

Safety / WarningEdit

Beware of pickpockets as Andaman is a major tourist city in India.
Beware of fake items. Better to buy from reputable shops even though you have to pay more

HelplineEdit

Ambulance : 102
Fire Brigade : 101
Police : 100

Gallery

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Jolly Buoy Island

Cellular Jail

Coral Island

ZSI Museum

ZSI Museum Near Andaman Teal House, Port Blair, South Andaman Island. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

The ZSI Museum is under the Zoological Survey of India and has a wide range of animals and insect species. Various sponges, corals from the sea, insects of the Andaman and other rare and extinct species can be found. The ZSIi Museum is located near the Andaman Teal House and has a research library for bird lovers, aquatic life enthusiasts and forest insect researchers.

HistoryEdit

N.A

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

9.00 AM – 6.30 PM

Closed OnEdit

N.A

Best Season to VisitEdit

October – May

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2-3 Hour

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Train : Andaman doesn’t have railway station. Chennai Central (MAS) is a close railway station connected to Mumbai for being nearest to Andaman on rail route.

Things to CarryEdit

N.A

Safety / WarningEdit

Beware of pickpockets as Andaman is a major tourist city in India.
Beware of fake items. Better to buy from reputable shops even though you have to pay more

HelplineEdit

Ambulance : 102
Fire Brigade : 101
Police : 100

Gallery

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Jolly Buoy Island

Cellular Jail

Coral Island

Indira Point

India /Andaman /Andaman /Great Nicobar Island

Indira Point is located 540 km and more than a day’s sea voyage from Port Blair, Southernmost point, Great Nicobar Island. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Indira point is the name of the southern most tip of India. It is situated on Great Nicobar Island in the Nicobar Islands, which are located in the eastern Indian Ocean at 6°45’10″N and 93°49’36″E. This is not on the Indian mainland, but within the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The point is named in commemoration of Indira Gandhi. It was formerly known by various names that include Pygmalion Point, Parsons Point, and for a brief period India Point.

Indira Point, Great Nicobar Island.

HistoryEdit

N.A

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A

Closed OnEdit

N.A

Best Season to VisitEdit

October – May

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2-3 Hour

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Train : Andaman doesn’t have railway station. Chennai Central (MAS) is a close railway station connected to Mumbai for being nearest to Andaman on rail route.

Things to CarryEdit

N.A

Safety / WarningEdit

Beware of pickpockets as Andaman is a major tourist city in India.
Beware of fake items. Better to buy from reputable shops even though you have to pay more

HelplineEdit

Ambulance : 102
Fire Brigade : 101
Police : 100

Gallery

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Radhanagar Beach

Neil Island

Ross and Smith Island

Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park

Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park is located in Wandoor, 29 km from Port Blair. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

The Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park consists of 15 islands namely; Alexandra, Red Skin, Boat, Hobday, Tarmugli, Grub, Chester, Snob, Bell, Pluto, Malay, Jolly Boys, Riflemen, Twins and parts of Rutland Island and covers an area of 281.5 sq km. The Marine National Park is highly diversified in terms of white sandy beaches, vegetation, and marine life. You can spot a variety of coral reefs, colourful and exotic fishes, turtles, shells, molluscs, starfish and crocodiles.You can also see a variety of birds including White-Bellied Sea Eagle, Parakeets, Andaman Teal, Heron, Terns, Waders and Swifts in the tropical rainforests of the national park. The time required to spot the birds is usually longer and special permission can be obtained from the Chief Wildlife Warden of the forest department of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, under whose administration the park falls.

Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park Gate

HistoryEdit

Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, came into existence on 24th May 1983, under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. The aim was to preserve the marine life such as corals and the nesting sea turtles common in the area.The Marine National Park was closed in 2004 due to the tsunami that struck and damaged the place but it was reopened to the tourists again. Jolly Boys and Red Skin Islands are two of the most popular islands of the Mahatma Gandhi National Park and the only islands that can be accessed by the tourists. There are various adventure sports like, deep-sea diving, snorkelling, and scuba diving organised for the tourists. Besides the adventure sports, sun bathing on the sandy beaches is another very popular tourist activity.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

There are regular buses to and from Port Blair to Wandoor from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm, and it’s a 45 minutes drive by bus or taxi. The entry timing for Jolly Boys is 9:00 am and entry in Red Skin Islands starts at 10:00 am. Tourists are only allowed to spend 2 ½ hours in both the islands.

Closed OnEdit

Mondays.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October – May

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2-3 Hour

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : 50 per person. To enter the park, you need entry permit. The Forest Department permit costs Rs. 50 per person and is available at the counter on Wandoor jetty. Normally only 150 permits are issued each day on first come first serve basis, but in high season the number of permits are sometimes increased by Forest department.

Kids Rs. : 50 per person. To enter the park, you need entry permit. The Forest Department permit costs Rs. 50 per person and is available at the counter on Wandoor jetty. Normally only 150 permits are issued each day on first come first serve basis, but in high season the number of permits are sometimes increased by Forest department.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : 50 per person. To enter the park, you need entry permit. The Forest Department permit costs Rs. 50 per person and is available at the counter on Wandoor jetty. Normally only 150 permits are issued each day on first come first serve basis, but in high season the number of permits are sometimes increased by Forest department.

Kids Rs. : 50 per person. To enter the park, you need entry permit. The Forest Department permit costs Rs. 50 per person and is available at the counter on Wandoor jetty. Normally only 150 permits are issued each day on first come first serve basis, but in high season the number of permits are sometimes increased by Forest department.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : Rs. 25 Per Camera.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Boat Ride Ticket Rs. : Apart from the park permit, one needs ticket for the boat ride to Red skin island which is for Rs. 300/person and includes a small boat ride in glass bottom dingy, snorkelling and return.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : The major mode of transport is by roads and there are also the island water transport and sometimes air transport. A stretch of 240 kilometers between Port Blair and Maya Bunder is covered by bus transport. In between Port Blair and Maya Bunder two islands lie and the buses and passengers are ferried by boats. The islands that have to be crossed are Baratang and Kadamtala islands. Then a city called Rangat has to be crossed to reach the destiny. From Maya Bunder they have to change the buses to travel up to Kalighat, Diglipur which is the end point of Andaman.

Bus : Hundreds of buses run between Port Blair and south Andaman convenience of the passengers. Apart from the buses tourist taxis, maxi cabs and call taxis in the islands the bus service offered by the government are limited. Details on Intra island transport and shipping service, traffic contacts can be enquired with the director, shipping service, A $ N administrations, Phoenix Bay, Port Blair-744101. Phone: 232752/232742.

Train : Andaman doesn’t have railway station. Chennai Central (MAS) is a close railway station connected to Mumbai for being nearest to Andaman on rail route.

Others : By Ship
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands stand in the midst of the Bay of Bengal. Therefore, one should not miss the fascinating experience of reaching Andaman and Nicobar Islands by ship. Passenger ships connect Kolkata, Chennai and Vishakhapatnam, which are major cities of mainland India with Port Blair. These ships are available on a regular basis and help one to make a tour to Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
On an average, in a month, 3 or 4 ships are available from Chennai and Kolkata to travel to Port Blair. From Vishakhapatnam, one ship is available per month to travel to Port Blair.
It takes around three days to reach Port Blair by sea. A ship generally halts for around 2 days at the seaport before leaving it to start a reverse journey, that is, from Port Blair to Kolkata, Chennai and Vishakhapatnam. The ferries can take up to five days to arrive depending on weather and various other variables.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands stand : 91-9933214071, 91- 9474286311.
Auto-rickshaws here at local places are the other mode of preferred transport as the rates are standardised. You can hire them either from the market area or flag them down on the main road

Things to CarryEdit

Packed lunches and water bottles.
However there are some small eating joints in Wandoor that offer limited options of eating.
But once you get to Jolly Boys or Red Skin Island, there will be nothing available, so it is a must to carry something to eat and drink.

Safety / WarningEdit

Beware of pickpockets as Andaman is a major tourist city in India.
Beware of fake items. Better to buy from reputable shops even though you have to pay more.
The general visitors permit you receive on arrival is good for here, but additional fees will apply when hiring a boat or arranging a dive trip since this is a National Park.
Plastic bottles and bags are not permitted in the park and one need to deposit money for each bottle carried. The security deposit is Rs. 100 for up to 3 bottles. On completion of the trip, you are expected to show the required number of bottles to the forest official to claim your deposit.
Jute bags are available in the forest office for hire.
Boat operators approved by forest department seems to be the only means to get around. One may explore hiring smaller dingies for moving around the park. Apart from boats in Wandoor jetty which take you in the park, local powered boats are also available at Wandoor beach which take you around for snorkelling in glass bottom boats.

HelplineEdit

Ambulance : 102
Fire Brigade : 101
Police : 100

Gallery

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Jolly Buoy Island

Cellular Jail

Coral Island

Wandoor Beach

Wandoor Beach is situated at Mahatma Gandhi marine national park, around 30 Kms from Port Blair, South Andaman Island 744101 Edit

Detail InformationEdit

The Wandoor beach is situated at Mahatma Gandhi marine national park. For travelling to Jolly buoy and Red skin islands, people have to reach this place by road and board the ship (port charter boats). Nearly 15 islands are located surrounding this stretch of pristine coastline. The Mahatma Gandhi National Marine part stretches about 282 Sq.Km. Small ships (port charter boats) start from this Wandoor beach towards Jollybuoy and Red Skin islands.People booking their trip in Andaman through travel agents have to be careful when Wandoor beach is included in their plan. Though the beach is nice to visit, one cannot spend much time in this place. It is not good to enjoy the beach play for kids here as there will be lot of fisher men boats parked at the shore. Include Jolly buoy or Red Skin island in the trip so that this place will also be included in the itenerary.

Wandoor Beach, Port Blair

HistoryEdit

N.A

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A

Closed OnEdit

N.A

Best Season to VisitEdit

October – May

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2-3 Hour

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Zafran Restaurant ; Aberdeen Bazar, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands ; Ph/M – 098304 73990 ; Food Serve – Indian

How to ReachEdit

Train : Andaman doesn’t have railway station. Chennai Central (MAS) is a close railway station connected to Mumbai for being nearest to Andaman on rail route.

Things to CarryEdit

N.A

Safety / WarningEdit

Beware of pickpockets as Andaman is a major tourist city in India.
Beware of fake items. Better to buy from reputable shops even though you have to pay more

HelplineEdit

Ambulance : 102
Fire Brigade : 101
Police : 100

Gallery

View All Sight of Port Blair... Click Here

Jolly Buoy Island

Cellular Jail

Coral Island

Red Skin Island

Red Skin island and Jolly Buoy Island lie next to each other, Port Blair, Andaman Island. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Red Skin island and Jolly Buoy Island lie next to each other and boast of rich under water marine life. Usually, tourists go to Jolly Buoy in the peak season but as rainy season approaches, the weather makes the commute difficult as Jolly Buoy falls in open sea area and then the tourists are taken to Red Skin island. Red Skin Island is another gem in the crown of the Andaman Islands, boasting of beautiful corals, serene beaches and unspoiled beauty. This is also a great place for dolphin sightings. Though much of the island is off limits for tourists, whatever is open to public is lovely nonetheless. Regular tours begin from the Wandoor Village and make stopovers at Jolly Buoy Island and Red Skin Island. The glass bottom boats and snorkelling are part of the package deal. The beauty around the shore line surely looks straight out of some picture postcard. The beaches are considered unsafe for swimming. Also, heavy thrashing and rough activities in these waters may damage the delicate corals, hence, should be avoided.

Red Skin Island, Port Blair

HistoryEdit

N.A

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

12:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Closed OnEdit

N.A

Best Season to VisitEdit

October – May

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Around 1 hour

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Zafran Restaurant ; Aberdeen Bazar, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands ; Ph/M – 098304 73990 ; Food Serve – Indian

How to ReachEdit

Train : Andaman doesn’t have railway station. Chennai Central (MAS) is a close railway station connected to Mumbai for being nearest to Andaman on rail route.

Things to CarryEdit

N.A

Safety / WarningEdit

Beware of pickpockets as Andaman is a major tourist city in India.
Beware of fake items. Better to buy from reputable shops even though you have to pay more

HelplineEdit

Ambulance : 102
Fire Brigade : 101
Police : 100

Gallery

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Jolly Buoy Island

Cellular Jail

Coral Island

Jolly buoy island,Port Blair

Jolly buoy island is one hour journey from Wandoor beach. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Jolly buoy island is very famous for under water corals and the pristine clear beach. This place is one hour journey from Wandoor beach. Snorkeling and scuba diving are available here. To reach Jolly buoy island people have to come to Wandoor beach. This is located in Mahatma Gandhi National Park. Wandoor beach is 30 Kms from Port Blair by road. This route is same for visiting Red Skin island also. Both Jolly buoy and Red skin are located at Mahatma Gandhi National park. The normal time leaving to Jolly buoy island at Wandoor beach is 9.00am. Make sure to reach Wandoor beach before 9.00am. All the ships leave at the same time and come back together.

Jolly buoy island, Port Blair

HistoryEdit

N.A

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

13:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Closed OnEdit

N.A

Best Season to VisitEdit

October – May

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Around 1 hour

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Zafran Restaurant ; Aberdeen Bazar, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands ; Ph/M – 098305 73990 ; Food Serve – Indian

How to ReachEdit

Train : Andaman doesn’t have railway station. Chennai Central (MAS) is a close railway station connected to Mumbai for being nearest to Andaman on rail route.

Things to CarryEdit

N.A

Safety / WarningEdit

Jolly buoy island is a No Plastic zone.
Before leaving to Jolly buoy island, people have to submit the list of all plastic items at Wandoor beach.
They have to deposit a security amount of INR 100 against each plastic item.
They will get the amount back after returning against producing the same items.
Additional amount is also to be paid for each still and video camera.

HelplineEdit

Ambulance : 102
Fire Brigade : 101
Police : 100

Gallery

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Jolly Buoy Island

Cellular Jail

Coral Island

North Bay Island Andaman

North Bay Island Andaman Port Blair, South Andaman Island. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

North Bay Island Andaman, is about an hour ferry ride away from Port Blair jetty (speed boat takes much less time) and is a lovely place to go for a day’s trip. What makes it even more tempting to visit is the wide array of water activities that one can enjoy. Sea walk has already been introduced and has been going on for over a year now. Along with sea walk, you can do jet skii, speed water boat ride, snorkeling and other such activities at the beautiful North Bay Island.

North Bay Island, Port Blair

HistoryEdit

N.A

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A

Closed OnEdit

N.A

Best Season to VisitEdit

October – May

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2-3 Hour

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Zafran Restaurant ; Aberdeen Bazar, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands ; Ph/M – 098304 73990 ; Food Serve – Indian

How to ReachEdit

Train : Andaman doesn’t have railway station. Chennai Central (MAS) is a close railway station connected to Mumbai for being nearest to Andaman on rail route.

Things to CarryEdit

N.A

Safety / WarningEdit

Beware of pickpockets as Andaman is a major tourist city in India.
Beware of fake items. Better to buy from reputable shops even though you have to pay more

HelplineEdit

Ambulance : 102
Fire Brigade : 101
Police : 100

Gallery

View All Sight of Port Blair... Click Here

Jolly Buoy Island

Cellular Jail

Coral Island

Government Saw Mill Chatham

Government Saw Mill Chatham Chatham Island, about 4 kms from Port Blair Bus Terminus Port Blair, South Andaman Island. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

The Chatham Saw Mill Chatham, is one of the largest saw mills in Asia. It is Separate Island connected with Port Blair by road on bridge. This mill has two biggest cranes called EOT cranes which are used for both stacking and feeding. Wood workshop of this mill is worth visiting. This saw mill functions as a store-house o timber like Padauk, Gurjan, Marble, Satine wood etc.

Government Saw Mill Chatham

HistoryEdit

N.A

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A

Closed OnEdit

N.A

Best Season to VisitEdit

October – May

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2-3 Hour

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Train : Andaman doesn’t have railway station. Chennai Central (MAS) is a close railway station connected to Mumbai for being nearest to Andaman on rail route.

Things to CarryEdit

N.A

Safety / WarningEdit

Beware of pickpockets as Andaman is a major tourist city in India.
Beware of fake items. Better to buy from reputable shops even though you have to pay more

HelplineEdit

Ambulance : 102
Fire Brigade : 101
Police : 100

Gallery

View All Sight of Port Blair... Click Here

Jolly Buoy Island

Cellular Jail

Coral Island