Location: Port Blair
Top Things to do in Port Blair
The 10 Best Things to Do in Port Blair, India
Floating 780 miles across the Bay of Bengal from Kolkata, this port city in the Andaman archipelago is the splash-down point for the Mahatma Gandhi National Marine Park. Diving, snorkeling and glass-bottom boat trips provide views of rare corals and marine life. On shore, family-friendly Gandhi Park offers amusement rides and a nature trail. Nearby Viper and Ross islands contain historical remnants of British rule, while Corbyn's Cove has remains of Japanese bunkers at its palm-lined beach.
Restaurants in Port Blair
1. Jolly Buoy Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 635 reviews
Reviewed By Arul P
This is very very mesimerizing Island and the scenic beauty, the clear waters will stay in your mind for a very long time.
Things To Do in 3 he's you will be given
*Snorkeling - I rate this 10/10 - Anyone can do ( My 51 yr old mom, non swimmer did it)
* Glass bottom boat ride - there were 3 package, INR 300, INR 600 AND 1000. We did the 1,000 one totally worth every penny. It was for 1hr 10 mins. The guy explains name of every coral, showed us millions of fishes , sea cucumber,star fish .. u name it and u see it in those Crystal clear water
* Pose n chill in the island under nice shahed trees
*Swim n play in water which has no waves at all
I visited this place with my mom , a friend and friend's Mom. So we were 4 ladies. It's absolutely safe all over Andaman, I have strongly believed that Andaman has Zero crime rate. Now facts about Jollybouy.
We left Port Blair around 7am , had asked the hotel guys to pack our break fast as we don't have time to eat. It was a drive for around 20-30mins to reach Wandoor Jetty. Here you have 2 queque, one to entry the boat Jetty and the other to buy water bottle. Plastics are not allowed strictly. Jollybouy is open 6 months in a year n we are at the right time there. I m not sure how Redskin is!! We gave INR200 deposit per water bottle,INR 195 was refunded. We had planned well n carried lot if snacks n packed breakfast.
Once we took the boat, for around 25-30 mins we were sailing through many small small Islands and reached Jollybouy. During this boat ride complete breifing abt things to do in Jollybouy will be explained. There is no Jetty in Jollybouy hence once we reach, we will be moved to a glass bottom boat ride for 10 mins free coral seeing and then we get off the island( it's totally tempting for more hence we took the 1000 per head package to see more corals n fishes).
After reaching the island .. we took a walk around this very very small yet beautiful island , had our breakfast and then did snorkeling.
The snorkeling staffs were very very professional n kind. They again explained us name of fishes n corals.. took us around for 20 mins and got back. This was for INR 300( Totally worth it). Snorkeling is also available for 600, 1000. I regret not doing them.
There is changing room n one toilet. There were building a row of toilets wen i was there hence nxt time there will be better facilities.
There was one small snack counter. We had our own food so dint try them.
PLEASE DO NOT LITTER, DO NOT CARRY ANY TYPE OF PLASTIC.
2. Cellular Jail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Built between 1896 and 1908, this jail was home to hundreds of freedom fighters.
Reviewed By Sarthak K
Each Indian should visit the light show in order to realize the efforts of Indian Independence movement. You can get the tickets for light show in the morning for 50/- or you can ask any hotel staff or cab drivers they have some agents who can get the tickets for you in the morning itself. In the evening all tickets get booked already. Around the Cellular Jail there are parks and water sports that can be visited.
3. Ross Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Bharat_Tank - New Delhi, India
worth visiting, you can see the way Britishers has setup the entire island to control Cellular Jail. you can get Golf cart and can reach all the way to top and come back in 15-20 min. Try the coconut water. take a round if you have time, you can spot Deer. the beautiful Blue & green water from the top. it looks stunning.
4. Makruzz
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Bharat_Tank - New Delhi, India
Very Professional and the best part it - they are very punctual and on time.
the on boarding process is very systematic and multiple options to eat on board. The Video they run on the trip is very informative and actually you can relate when you reach to the site. The loading & off-loading of goods can be further streamlined and scope is there. The Crew members are polite and helpful. Overall very professional and worth travelling
5. Wandoor Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 298 reviews
Reviewed By MdZaff - Asansol, India
The beach is well maintained. Due to crocodile sightings it was prohibited to enter the water during our visit. The water is very shallow and you can easily go 60-70 metres from the beach into the water. There are no food stalls for lunch, so you should carry your lunch in case you want to relax during the afternoon and take a siesta on the beach. It is a good beach for relaxing.
6. Chidiya Tapu
Overall Ratings
4 based on 650 reviews
Reviewed By Arul P
Chidiya Tapu is Sunset point , we left Port Blair at 3pm and reached by 4pm. The drop point was Munda Pahad Beach. Beautiful Nature Friendly Park plus Beach. We spent an hour there ( definitely wanted to be there for very long time, perhaps I will spend full day there next time). At 4.50 we started towards the sunset point which around 500 mtrs from Munda Pahad.
The spectacular view is very mesimerizing. Many Mountains around + Water / Ocean around + Sunset spreading colors.
It was amazing and definitely must visit.
7. Samudrika Marine Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 529 reviews
Reviewed By AsthaDush
A nice informative museum with 4-5 halls showcasing the tribals, marine life, corals etc of Andamans. A documentary is also shown . It has a huge skeleton of blue whale at the entrance and 2 navy guns. ticket price was 50 pp
8. North Bay Island Andaman
Overall Ratings
4 based on 727 reviews
Reviewed By gpradeepshenoy - Bengaluru, India
This beach is for water activities.
There are private ferry's which take tourists to North bay Island from Junglighat Jetty and from Abeerdeen Jetty. We took ferry from Abeerdeen Jetty to North bay Island. Ferry's go to two Islands Ross Island and North Bay Island and costs Rs 580 per person.The boat journey from Abeerdeen jetty to North bay Island will be about 15 Minutes.We will be given two hours in North bay island.
North bay island is a crowded beach with many water activities. As we could not do Scuba at Neil Island we did Scuba here and the experience was just OK. I feel scuba will be better in Neil Island than in north bay. For using toilets we have to pay Rs 10.00 and the toilets i guess cannot be maintained in more filthy way than i saw here. Avoid toilets here.If the ferry first goes to Ross Island use toilets there as it is cleaner and maintained well in Ross Island.North bay does not have a proper place to eat also and shacks will be overcrowded.So if you plan to visit North bay/Ross Island plan to come here early and plan to have lunch at Port Blair.
An Ok beach to visit while at Port blair..
9. Anthropological Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 472 reviews
Reviewed By siddy57 - Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
Don't get me wrong this is a fantastic place for a visit. You see all types of stuff. Women love it much more than men. Men would seldom show interest in it. So I would say for women it's 5/5 for men it's probably at best 3/5.
10. Jogger's Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 111 reviews
Reviewed By raja p - Hyderabad, India
i went to this park for the morning walk.very peaceful and un polluted area.we can see the Port Blair city from here.particularly airport runway view is awesome from here.
