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Port Blair is the capital city of Andaman and Nicobar Island. It is the largest city of the Union Territory as well and located on the east coast of south Andaman Island. The city is named after the Lieutenant Archibald Blair who established a colony here in the year 1789. The city is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places of this exotic island. Remarkable for its clean and serene beauty, Port Blair is visited by thousands of tourist from all over the world. This wonderful place is treasure house of marine life thriving on its wide starched coastal beaches. Known for famous beaches and eye catching vistas,this place is heaven for travelers. Tourist can reach to the city through air and sea route from the main land of India.There are numerous places worth visiting at Port Blair.

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Category : Beach

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 744101‎

STD Code: 3192

Info Website: tourism.gov.in

Best Time to Visit:  Oct – May

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Port Blair, the capital is located to the southeast of south Andaman Island. Its long coastline is made up of beaches lined with swaying palm trees. Floating in the blue waters of the Bay of Bengal are a group of 572 islands known as the Adaman and Nicobar Islands which cover an area of 700km. These islands are actually the peaks of a subherged mountain range which extends from Myanmar to Indonesia. They encompass three distinct ecosystems – tropical forests, mangroves and coral reefs, which support a staggering variety of plant and animal life. There are 36 islands which are inhabited and, in order to preserve and protect the original inhabitants and the rare biodiversity and ecology of these islands, many are off-limits to tourists Foreign visitors will require a permit. The place offers immense opportunity for nature gazing and having fun with a variety of water sports.

Places to VisitAdd

Port Blair Sightseeing

How to ReachEdit

By Air : Port Blair, the gateway to A & N islands is connected with Chennai and Kolkata by air. Air India, Indian Airlines, Jetlite & Kingfisher Airlines operate regular flights. Foreign charter flights are also permitted to land at Port Blair subject to the fulfillment of guidelines of the Director General of Civil Aviation.

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By Other : Auto rickshaws are abundant, and within town should cost Rs.20-40, Provided you bargain. Scooters and motarcycls are available to rent. Private cars to rant are also aveailable for sightseeing around Port blair and South Andaman. Boats are available to destinations like Ross island.

Top HotelsAdd

Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

• Anand Lodge ; Haddo, Port Blair ; Ph – 03192-233252 ; Facilities – 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Laundry, Parking, 24-Hour Security. Economy

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Hotel Abhishek ; Goalghar, port Blair ; Ph – 03192-233565,234561 ; Facilities – 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Laundry, Parking, 24-Hour Security. Deluxe

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 1201 to Rs. 2500

• Andaman Residency ; J.N Road, Goal Ghar, Port Blair, Andaman And Nicobar, 744101, ‎ ; Ph – 03192 242 200 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Laundry, Parking, 24-Hour Security.

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

• Fortune Resort Bay Island Port Blair ; Marine Hill, Port Blair,Andaman and Nicobar Islands,744101 ‎ ; Ph – 03192 234 101 ; Facilities – 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Laundry, Parking, 24-Hour Security.

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• Icy Spicy ;  Island Arcade, Junglighat Port Blair, ; M –  03192 232 704 ; Food Serve :  Multi – cuisine.

• Hotel Port Residency ;  C.A.R.I. Road, Garacharma PO Bhathu Basti, Port Blair ; M –  099 32 082802 ; Food Serve :  Multi – cuisine.

• Da Bay Inn ;  Sea Shore Road, Haddo, Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar, 744102 ; M –  03192 230 638 ; Food Serve :  N.A

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• Water sports ; Port Blair ; Cost – N.A ; Visiting Time –  N.A ; Closed Time :  N.A

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Nightlife (Pub / Disc / BAR)Add

• Nico Bar ; Marine Hills, Port Blair – 744101, Andamans Islands. ; Ph/M: 91-3192-234101 ; Cost:  N.A ; Food Serve : N.A
• Sea Sip ; Peerless Sarovar Portico, Corbyn’s Cove, Port Blair 744101. ; Ph/M: 91-3192-229311 ; Cost:  N.A ; Food Serve : N.A

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• Andaman Residency ;  J.N Road, Goal Ghar, ; Ph/M – 03192 242 200 ; Cost:  N.A ; Services –  Ayurvedic Massages.

FestivalAdd

Subhash Mela ; Venue:  Port Blair ; Period :  January ; Details:  This festival celebrates the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in Havelock Island, a freedom fighter. A variety of cultural programs are organised on this occasion. Pongal ; Venue:  Port Blair ; Period :  January ; Details:  Get a taste of the fervour that sweeps over the whole of Andamans at the time of Pongal in mid January, as this festival brings out the natives in all their pomp and glory. Spread over a period of three days, this grand festival has residents worshipping Sun. And if you thought it’ll be a boring ritual, it’s time for a revised opinion. Colors, gaiety, fun, and a whole lot of delicacies are synonymous with Pongal in Port Blair. Our word – don’t miss it. Onam ; Venue:  Port Blair ; Period :  August and September ; Details:  Think of festivals in Port Blair, and the first word that comes zooming in the mind is – Onam! Yes, for watching the streets of Port Blair is an out-of-world experience. An unnerving energy sweeps through the lanes in the month of August and September every year. Music, dance, rituals, food and a lot more woos people to the town during this festival. And while you lose yourself to all the fun, take a look at the natives, women all decked in the best of their jewels and outfits, while men busy themselves in sports and a hell lot of action.

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