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 Memorable.
Corbyn's Cove Beach
The only beach near by the city, corbyn's cove gets its name due to its unique shape, being one of its kind in the country and is named after Corbyn Chaplain of Port Blair. The beach is flanked at the edges by Japanese Bunkers to remind visitors of the days of Japanese occupation of the island. The pristine sands and water make it an experience to remember for any visitor.
Anthropological Museum
The Anthropological Museum located west of Aberdeen Bazaar (Port Blair). The museums preserve ancient tools, cloths and models of aborigines of Andaman and Nicobar islands.
Chatham Saw Mill
The privilege of not only being Asia's largest and oldest saw mill, but having an entire Island to itself makes Chatham Saw Mill stand out from the ordinary. Established in 1883 the mill has been operating for over 175 years, keeping in place the original machinery and technology of wood processing.
Naval Marine Museum
Being an advanced station for the Indian Navy, Port Blair is also home to Samudrika, which is the marine Museum, established, operated and maintained by the Indian Navy. The museum houses a variety of Rare and beautiful corals, for the viewing of the general public. In addition it also showcases the marine life of the region with the aim that the general public can appreciate the Flora and Fauna of the Sea and not disturb the fragile ecosystem by rampant coral hunting & fishing of endangered species.
Radhanagar beach
Radha Nagar beach is rated as a world class beach. Radhanagar Beach is a surreal experience. While walking on it one could hear the sound of waves gently splashing against the beach on left ear and on right ear one could hear bird song from the forest. Simply the best of both worlds. The clear, turquoise water also makes a beautiful just a position with the white, sandy beach.
Elephant Beach
Elephant Beach is further north from Radhanagar and is popular with Indian tourists. The coral here is probably the best on the island, making this an excellent spot for snorkeling.
Kalapathar Beach
Kalapathar Beach also offers calm seas and white sand. Havelock has rich coral life and is a very popular destination making this an excellent spot for snorkeling.
Sitapur Beach
Sitapur Beach is a very popular tourist destination. Snorkeling here plus a small cave to check out. Lots of shells around if you are a shell collector.
Bharathpur Beach
Snorkelling is also very good around the jetty at Neil. edges of the shallow reefs have some live corals, many different kinds of fish and lots of anemones with resident clown fish. Great variety of shells are available but are not supposed to be taken from the islands. The transparency of the water lets one see the beauty of the Pillar, Star, Brain & Fungia Corals. There are experienced guides to provide assistance for amateur snorkelers and provision of Glass Bottom Boats. Even those not proficient in swimming can enjoy in the shallow waters with ease Great variety of shells are available but are not supposed.
Ross Island
This small island, less than a square kilometer stands right across Port Blair. This island served as the capital to the Britishers from 1858 to 1941 when the Japanese occupied it and converted it to a 'POW site'. This island homes the ruins of the church, Chief Commissioner's house, the Cathedral and graveyard of the Britishers and few other important landmarks which today is hugged by wild wines and huge roots and trunks of century old trees which are very evocative of the ruins and remains. To reach Ross Island, private ferries are available from Aberdeen Jetty except on Wednesday.
Jolly Buoy Island
Jolly Buoy Island Located at a distance of around 15 Nautical Miles from the Wandoor Jetty, inside the Mahatma Gandhi National Park, the Island boasts of a beach of almost white sand and a mixture of both shallow and deep waters and is one of the most coveted spots for snorkelling enthusiasts, closer to Port Blair. The transparency of the water lets one see the beauty of the Pillar, Star, Brain & Fungia Corals. There are experienced guides to provide assistance for amateur snorkelers and provision of Glass Bottom Boats. Even those not proficient in swimming can enjoy in the shallow waters with ease.
Baratang
Baratang is situated 95 km/ from Port Blair. Baratang offers some unique attractions in the form of Mud Volcanoes and Limestone caves. The limestone caves remain one of the favourite tourist destinations. The trek to reach the caves is adventurous.Viceroy of India in 1872, was also hanged here.
Viper Island
Again an island of Historical Importance. Britishers used to harbour convicts here. The first jail was constructed at this place later shifted to Cellular Jail. It has a gallows atop a hillock, where condemned prisoners were hanged. The famous rebellion Sher Ali, who killed Lord Mayo the Viceroy of India in 1872, was also hanged here.
Rangat Island
Rangat Island is 90 kms by sea and 170 kms by road from Port Blair. At Aamkunj beach, Dhaninallha Beach near Rangat, you will find a turtle nesting ground as well. Rangat is useful as a stopover on longer itineraries involving Baratang and destinations further. Viceroy of India in 1872, was also hanged here.