India /Andaman and Nicobar /South Andaman /Port Blair
Sight Address : Sagarika Government Emporium, MG Road, City Centre, Port Blair. India Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Sagarika Government Emporium, is located at City Centre, MG Road, Port Blair. Walking into this emporium is like stepping into a dreamland of handicrafts. Stroll through this huge emporium looking at curious Coconut Lamp shades, Wooden Trays, Quaint Wooden Carvings and breathtaking Sea Shell Murals. Peep into the Nicobari section and you will be stunned by the tribal artefacts you see, ranging from Bamboo Items to Sea Shell Jewellery. The place is going to make you want to shop till you drop, so do make space for all of it in your luggage!
HistoryEdit
N.A.
Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
09.00 am to 01.00 pm
02.00 pm to 06.00 pm
Closed OnEdit
Sunday & Public Holidays.
Best Season to VisitEdit
Winters (December to February)
Summers (March to mid-May)
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning , Afternoon , Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
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Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.
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Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
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Guide Required : No Edit
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Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A.
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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.
Train : N.A.
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.
Things to CarryEdit
Safety / WarningEdit
HelplineEdit
- Fire Service – 101
- Ambulance – 232102/233473
- Police Control Room – Port Blair – 232100,100
- Tourism Police Office – 03192-231346