Samudrika Marine Museum

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Samudrika Marine Museum Haddo Rd, Port Blair, South Andaman Island. Edit

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Samudrika Marine Museum in Port Blair, managed by the Indian Navy, is also known as Naval Marine Museum. This museum is a perfect place to know about the various aspects of marine ecology. The museum is divided into five sections focusing on the history of the Andaman Islands, marine life, geography of the region, archaeology, and the customs and culture of the natives. The main attraction of the museum is the large skeleton display of a blue whale. The museum gives information about the various aspects of coral and marine life in lay man’s language. One of the best aquariums is maintained here with an extensive collection of fishes on display. Take a walk inside and enjoy the fascinating and colourful displays of underwater life-shells, corals and more, indigenous to this region. Though it primarily aims to educate the masses about the marine ecosystem, it also touches upon the history, geography and anthropology of Andaman.

Samudrika Marine Museum, Port Blair

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Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Closed OnEdit

Monday

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. : Indian (Adult)-20 INR

Kids Rs. : Indian (Adult)-10 INR

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Indian (Adult)-20 INR

Kids Rs. : Indian (Adult)-10 INR

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Guide Required : No Edit

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

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

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 busses to travel upto Kalighat, Diglipur which is the end point of Andaman.

Bus : Hundreds of busses run between Port Blair and south Andaman convenience of the passengers. Apart from the busses 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.

Air : To travel to the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, it is most convenient to avail the airport located at the capital city called Port Blair. From this place, one can easily travel to the important cities of mainland India like Chennai and Kolkata. Flights are operated regularly between Chennai, Kolkata and Port Blair. A few major airlines that operate such flights are Jet Airways, Indian Airlines and Air Deccan.. Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair : 91 3192 235 619.

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

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Safety / WarningEdit

Don’t use flash during photography in room 2. It disturbs the marine animals.
Beware of fake items. Better to buy from reputable shops even though you have to pay more