Cellular Jail
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Cellular Jail Cellular Jail a National Memorial, is a place of historic significance. The Jail, originally a seven pronged building with a central tower, is a massive structure comprising honeycomb like corridors. Presently, three of the seven wings remain. The Jail also houses a museum, an art gallery and a photo gallery. Memories of the freedom struggle and the experience of being imprisoned in the Cellular Jail are recreated in the Sound and Light Show in the evenings. Ross Island Ross Island was the erstwhile capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands Islands. The island houses the ruins of old buildings like the Ballroom, Chief Commissioner's House, Govt. House, Church, Cemetery, Hospital, Bakery, Press, Swimming Pool and Troop Barracks, all memoirs of the British Regime. The island is a 10 minute boat journey from Phoenix Bay Jetty. Viper Island Viper Island is another place of historic significance as dangerous convicts from the penal settlements were put in fetters and were forced to work with their fetters here. The ruins of the jails and gallows are seen in the island. The island is situated within a 20 minute boat journey from Port Blair. Corbyn's Cove Corbyn's Cove is located 7 kilo meters/4.4 miles away from Port Blair town. With hotels, restaurants, changing room facilities, it makes an ideal spot for sun-bathing. Snake Island located nearby is famous for scuba diving. Marina Park and Gandhi Park Marina Park and Gandhi Park is entertainment areas in Port Blair. Both parks have amusement rides, safe water sports and nature trails.
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Cellular JailCellular Jail a National Memorial, is a place of historicsignificance. The Jail, originally a seven pronged building witha central tower, is a massive structure comprisinghoneycomb like corridors. Presently, three of the seven wingsremain. The Jail also houses a museum, an art gallery and a
photo gallery. Memories of the freedom struggle and theexperience of being imprisoned in the Cellular Jail arerecreated in the Sound and Light Show in the evenings.
Ross Island
Ross Island was the erstwhile capital of Andaman andNicobar Islands Islands. The island houses the ruins of oldbuildings like the Ballroom, Chief Commissioner's House,Govt. House, Church, Cemetery, Hospital, Bakery, Press,Swimming Pool and Troop Barracks, all memoirs of theBritish Regime. The island is a 10 minute boat journey fromPhoenix Bay Jetty.
Viper Island
Viper Island is another place of historic significance asdangerous convicts from the penal settlements were put infetters and were forced to work with their fetters here. Theruins of the jails and gallows are seen in the island. Theisland is situated within a 20 minute boat journey from PortBlair.
Corbyn's Cove
Corbyn's Cove is located 7 kilo meters/4.4 miles away fromPort Blair town. With hotels, restaurants, changing roomfacilities, it makes an ideal spot for sun-bathing. Snake Islandlocated nearby is famous for scuba diving.
Marina Park and Gandhi Park
Marina Park and Gandhi Park is entertainment areas in PortBlair. Both parks have amusement rides, safe water sportsand nature trails.
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Museums
Museums - Port Blair has a variety of museums including the Anthropological Museum, Samudrika (Naval MarineMuseum), Zoological Survey of India Museum, Forestry and Aquarium. They serve the interest of tourists who are keen toeducate themselves on the natural wealth of the regions. The
mini zoo houses endemic species of birds and animals foundin the island.
Andaman Water Sports Complex
Andaman Water Sports Complex, has provisions for safewater sports and adventure sports such as water skiing,water scooters, parasailing, sail boats, wind surfers, glassbottom boats etc.
Wandoor, the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park
Wandoor, the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park,spread over 280 square kilo meter / 175 miles is anatural ‘haven of open sea’ creeks and islands. The area isrich in coral and marine life. Red Skin and Jolly BuoyIslands are popular for scuba diving and Snorkeling. Glassbottom boats are available.
Mount Harriet
Mount Harriet is the highest peak in South Andaman offeringa magnificent view. It is situated 55km/34m by road and15km/9.4m by ferry. Trekking is available from Bamboo flat toMount Harriet. From Mount Harriet, a trail can be taken toreach Madhuban. Mount Harriet houses a variety of rareendemic birds, animals and butterflies.
Chidiya Tapu
Chidiya Tapu (25km/16m from Port Blair) is the southernmost tip of South Andaman. The lush green forest cover withbirds, pristine beaches and mangroves make it an ideal picnicspot. It offers a wonderful sun set view.
