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Cellular Jail
Cellular
jail located in Port Blair, is a mute witness to the tortures meted out
to the freedom fighters, who were incarcerated in this jail. The
Cellular jail, completed in the year 1906 acquired the name
"CELLULAR" because it is entirely made up on individual cells
for the solitary confinement of the prisoners. The jail, now a place of
pilgrimage for all freedom loving people, has declared as a National
Memorial.
Sound and light Show. The saga of the heroic freedom struggle is
brought alive in a moving Sound & Light show. The show is conducted
every evening in the premises of cellular jail which gives us a brief
idea about the happenings in the jail prior to the independence.
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Marina park Complex
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Hill
down side of the Cellular Jail lies the Marina Park Complex.
Tsunami on 24-12-2005 caused considerable damage to the complex.
(The Complex is under Renovation).
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Water Sports Complex
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At
the left of the Marina Park Complex is the Water Sports Complex.
If offers all possible aqua-sport facilities like Water-skiing,
Sail boats, Windsurfing, Speed Boats etc. At the entrance a
Memorial for the Battle of Aberdeen fought between Britishers
and Andamanee aboriginals in 1859 is erected. There is also
a sea water swimming pool and a change room. (The Complex
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Ross Island
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Cellular
It
was the seat of the British Administration. Important ruins include a
church, swimming pool and a Chief Commissioner's residence. A small
museum
of
Indian Navy
, SAMUDRIKA, has a good collection of old records |
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Gandhi Park
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The
erstwhile Dilthaman tank, the then only source of drinking water to Port
Blair has been developed as
Gandhi
Park
. This is a beautiful park with historical touch of Japanese
temple and bunker, botanical falvours of rich flora and facilities like
children's park, amusement park, water sports, lake, garden and
restaurant. The park will soon be converted to amusement part of
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Corbyns Cove Beach
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Corbyns
cove beach is situated 7 kms from Port Blair. This coconut- palm fringed
beach, is ideal for swimming, surfing and sun- basking . This is the
only beach within the city a very short distance, one can enjoy the
distant ross island, cool sea breeze and kaleidoscopic view of blue
waters.the complex has restaurant and bar. |
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Chatham Saw Mill
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The
Chatham
saw mill, one of the oldest and largest wood mills in
Asia
. Dating back to 1836, this enormous workshops was built padauk wood
(expensive wood variety). Built on a tiny island, is connected to Port
Blair by bridge. It is a store- base of timbers like Padauk, Gurjan,
Marble, Satinwood etc. Now logging in the mill is banned and most of
wood is imported from
Malaysia
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Myanmar
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Thailand. |
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Samudrika Museum
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The
Samudrika is a Marine museum owned and run by the Indian Navy. The
museum gives a good retrospect of the history, geography, people, marine
life and archaeology of these islands. It houses an impressive display
of coral and shells.
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Anthropological Museum
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The
Anthropological
Museum
, situated at the heart of Port Blair is one of its kind. It gives
glimpses of the tribal native peoples of the islands. It displays tribal
essentials and artifacts such as boats, weapons, baskets, clothing,
photographs, models and records of exploratory expeditions undertaken
over the years. A well-stocked library provides the scholar with
invaluable references to tribal culture. |
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Forest Museum
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Situated
at Haddo (close to Mini Zoo), this museum offers an insight into forest
treasure of the islands. The activities of the forest department are
depicted via scale models and displays decorative pieces made of famous
woods like Padauk, Marble, Peauma, Gurjan, Satin Wood, etc. |
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Chidiya Tapu
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Chidiya
Tapu is the southern most tip of South Andaman. As its name this is
favorite destination for bird watchers. Its lush green mangroves, forest
cover with numerous chirping birds and the Sylvan Sands make it an ideal
picnic site. A very beautiful beach named Munda Pahad near by is very
famous amongst the local people. There is a forest guesthouse situated
on top of a hillock providing a fabulous view of isolated islands,
breath-taking sunset also called the sunset point.
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Mini Zoo
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Come
and get the first hand feel of the rare species of endemic flora and
fauna of these islands. Situated at a place Haddo (short distance from
Central Bus Station).
it has very informative library and over and above life spectrum of
lively species.
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Mount
Harriet - 2nd Highest Peak
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Once
the summer headquarters of the Chief Commissioner during the bygone the
British era, and the highest point in Port Blair is an ideal trekking
place. A short distance by ferry boat and about 55 km from Port Blair
via road,
Mount
Harriet
has a Forest Guest House with lovely eco-friendly huts at a height of
about 365 m from sea level. Watch the small breath taking town from over
Mount
Harriet
, feel the sun say hello and good bye.
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Red Skin Island
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The
park provides a rich and varied habitat for marine animals which range
from the smallest zoo plankton to the large sea mammals like Dolphins.
The
Islands
inside the park are also the best nesting grounds for four species of
Marine turtles including the Green sea, Leather Back, Hawk bill and
Olive Ridley. The
redskin
Island
in the MGNM park has a nice beach, and offers spectacular view of corals
and marine life. Yet another Island in the
MGNM
Park
is the Jolly Buoy which offers breath-taking underwater view of corals.
The Glass-bottom boats help the tourist to take a closer look at the
coral colonies. It is an ideal place for snorkeling, sea-bathing and
sun-kissed beach.
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Under Sea view-MGMN Park
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Situated
29 Kms from Port Blair the Mahatma Gandhi marine National Park is one of
the best of its kind. The turquoise blue water, creeks, 15 small and
large islands is adobe to finest marine ecosystems. Scuba diving,
Snorkelling and water sports one must look out for. The fascinating and
wonderful world of tropical forests, sandy beaches and clear blue waters
are experience of a lifetime. The park is easily accessible via road,
there is also regular bus service to the Park.
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For
Andaman
Island Tour Package
call
+91-9933254290/ +91- 9932088858
Landline:
03192-236649, Fax:03192-235670
write to us at : contact@andamanisland.in
Andaman
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