5 Exciting Places to Visit on a Trip to Port Blair

Port Blair, the capital city of the Andaman has many awe-inspiring tourist places where travellers can make the most of their holiday. Right from historical places to natural wonders, the city has everything that travellers could ask for.

Here is a brief overview on some of the most exciting places which one must always look for when booking a Port Blair tour package to visit the island.

Cellular Jail: And who doesn’t know of Kalapani! the infamous cellular jail that stands testimony to the horrific tortures meted out to the freedom fighters. This prison complex has been turned into a museum and is a must visit for those who would like to delve into the deep into the history of Indian independence. The light and sound show that is held here every day is also a must visit.

The North Bay Island: This place is a must visit for all the adventure and sports lovers. This bay is rich in underwater coral reefs and people coming here enjoy snorkelling and scuba diving activities. This place is a paradise for water sports lovers and people from the world over come here to enjoy the several water sports activities that are organized here.

Ross Island: The Ross Island with all its historical ruins is a lovely place to visit where tourists can see several sites of historical importance.  Here too, a light and sound show is held which is commissioned by the tourism department to keep memories of the past alive.

Anthropological Museum: This museum is dedicated to the tribes of the Andaman and Nicobar islands. Tourists can see photographs and sketches related to the lifestyle and food habits of the tribes who are inhabitants of this island. From the exhibits at this museum, one can get a lot of information on the Andaman and its people and culture.

Fisheries Museum: This museum has several installations that present an overview on the island’s ecosystem, flora and fauna. Exhibits of marine species endemic to the island as well as an aquarium with a wide collection of fishes and corals are the key highlights of this museum. This museum is located adjacent to the Rajiv Gandhi water sports complex which is also a place that people coming here must visit.

Apart from visiting some of these popular tourist attractions, the best thing that people love doing when in Port Blair is simply lazing around on the Sun kissed beaches and enjoying the natural abundance that this place boasts of. A trip to the Andaman and Port Blair can become a memorable experience if people can select a well-crafted Port Blair tour package which not only covers all the popular tourist places but also gives the travellers enough space to spend some free time, simply doing nothing.