Andaman Tourism Opens: The Andaman & Nicobar administration has announced that all tourist spots in the South Andaman district will be opened for tourism activities with immediate effect 8 Feb 2022.
The tourists are allowed to visit Baratang/North & Middle Andaman on production of double dose covid certificate/ All other passengers viz. unvaccinated and partially vaccinated passengers (those who have taken only 1S1 dose of COVID vaccine) shall have to produce RT-PCR negative test report
General Guidelines defined for traveling to Andaman Islands during COVID :
What are the guidelines for testing for tourists coming to Andaman after August 03 2021?
On arrival at Port Blair :
1. The tourists need to carry COVID-19 negative test report from mainland based 1CMR approved lab using Reverse Transcriptase-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RTPCR). However, the sample for RTPCR test should have been taken within 48 hours prior to starting the journey from the origin station. (For e.g. if the tourist takes a flight from Delhi at 0600 hrs. on 1st September, 2021, the sample for RTPCR test should have been taken not before 0600 hrs. on 30th August, 2021).
2. The tourists/visitors on arrival at Port Blair airport have to undergo mandatory Covid-19 screening with RTPCR test free of cost. Thereafter the tourists/visitors are allowed to move to their respective hotels. However, they will have to be under quarantine at Port Blair in their hotel rooms until the result of RTPCR tests are received. In case of RTPCR positive test results, the tourists/visitors shall remain in
institutional quarantine in hotels notified by the Hoteliers Association in consent with the A&N Administration, on rates as specified or to the designated hospital/ Covid-19 care centre on case-to-case basis.
3. Tourists may also have to undergo random Rapid Antigen Test conducted from time to time on payment basis as prescribed by A8N Administration.
What if the tourists test positive after arriving at the Andaman Islands?
If the tourists tests positive during their stay in the Islands, he/she will need to undergo institutional isolation as per existing health protocols. The
cost of such isolation for govt. facility will be paid by the tourists as fixed by the administration from time to time.
If the patient wants to stay at hotels, he/she can stay in the hotels if all the conditions below are met:
a) Patients are not symptomatic and not more than 60 years old.
b) Request/ undertaking is made by patient in writing.
c)lf allowed by doctors.
Hotels will make necessary arrangements to designate a part of their rooms for institutional isolation for this purpose.
The Sound and Light Show at Cellular Jail is recommended to every tourist who is visiting the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The day you land in Port Blair, the capital city, you can go and visit this popular attraction of the Andamans. Cellular Jail is a national memorial and you must visit this place as it showcases the hardship of our freedom fighters. They had to go through a lot for the independence that we are enjoying today and you should watch this show to get a glimpse.
Highlights
After visiting Cellular Jail, you can experience the famous Sound and Light Show here. In this educational show, you will see various artists enacting the life of prisoners when the jail was operational. The show is available in both the languages- Hindi and English. It is a must-watch show when you are in the Andaman Islands as it is pretty good.
Timing of Light and Sound Show at Cellular Jail:
After the Cellular Jail tour, our team will meet you and drop you back to your accommodation.
Overview
The British used the Andaman Islands to exile notorious criminals after the first war of independence. Also known as Kala Pani, the Cellular Jail is the most visited place in Port Blair. It doesn’t need an introduction as it has given the status of a national memorial and stays in every Indian’s heart. If you have booked your Andaman holiday package with Andaman Island Travels, then your whole trip is going to be absolutely smooth. The trip will commence from the hotel or resort where you are staying. Our chauffeur will meet you there and take you to Cellular Jail. After reaching there, you will be given the entry tickets and guided towards the entrance.
After entering inside, you can explore the whole place including the insides of the cells. Observe the architecture that was well-though of during the construction of the Cellular Jail. The cell of one of the famous freedom fighters Veer Savarkar can also be seen there. You can also hire a guide at an additional cost inside if you want to capture all the crucial details of that era. The charges are usually less than Rs.1000 for a small size group.
Water Sports
There is no water sport available at Cellular Jail. However, there is Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex nearby and you can try your hand at the following enthralling water activities there:
Nearby hotels
Port Blair hotels have all kinds of rooms available. Well-furnished and beautifully decorated, the rooms offer total comfort to all guests. LED televisions with satellite channels are also there for entertainment. In addition to that, the deluxe rooms also have a mini-fridge and tea maker. The interior decorations are appealing and soothing to the guests. Cove lights highlighting the walls and lovely curtains offer a relaxed effect to rooms. Some of the accommodations near the Cellular Jail provide multi-cuisine rooftop restaurants as well. A well-stocked bar is also at the roof for guests to enjoy the tropical vibes of Port Blair.
For the guests travelling on business, there are several hotels that have conference and meeting rooms as well. Along with that, there is free wireless internet connectivity within hotels in both public and in-room hotel areas. Lift facility for rooftop and rooms is available for a comfortable stay.
Cellular Jail is a popular attraction in Port Blair for travellers. There are a number of hotels and resorts located nearby. You can pick any one on the basis of your budget and other requirements. Some of the best accommodations are as follows:
Some of the common facilities available at the hotels and resorts are as follows:
Nearby eateries
There are a number of places where you will be served scrumptious food nearby the Cellular Jail. Some of the restaurants are mentioned below:
How to reach
Cellular Jail is a must-visit place in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. You will land in Port Blair, the capital city and on the same day, you can visit this national memorial. You can reach Port Blair either by air or by sea. The best option would be the flight as it is faster and more convenient.
Cellular Jail is located at a distance of nearly nine kilometers and is easily accessible. You can simply reach there by hiring a cab or by taking any local transport like taxi, auto, bus, tuk-tuk rickshaw, or minibus. Two-wheelers and cycles can also be hired easily in Port Blair. However, travelling via a cab is the most recommended option. The jail is well-connected and after visit it, you can also visit other tourist attractions.
The Sound and Light Show at Cellular Jail is one of the most engaging tourist attractions in Port Blair. It tells the story of the painful history of the Indian independence. If you are a history buff and interested in indulging in a heart-moving presentation of our country’s heroic freedom struggle, then it is definitely worth your visit.
