Mount Harriet,
is the highest peak
in the South
Andamans (365 metres
high). One can trek
up to Madhuban
through a nature
trail and can find
rare endemic birds,
animals and
butterflies. The
scene of this peak
also printed in the
backside of Rs.20.
During British Raj
this highest peak
was established as
the summer
headquarters of the
Chief Commissioner
during, this place
is an ideal for a
nice and fascinating
over view of the
outer islands and
the sea.
Chatham Saw Mill,
lying on the small
island connected with
the city by a bridge
over the Sea. This Saw
Mill is one of the
biggest and oldest Saw
Mill in Asia built. It
is a store-house of
timber like Padauk,
Gurjan, Marble, Satin
Wood, etc. This Mill was
built by the British
Govt. on 1883. This
Island has the second
biggest wharf for the
inter-island & mainland
shipping.
Havelock Island , an
independent Island
with a vide Beach (Radha
Nagar Beach)
recorded the 07 best
beach in Asia. This
island is about 38
Kms from Port Blair,
that’s provides
idyllic resort in
the lap of virgin
beach and unpolluted
environment. Camping
facility is
available near Radha
nagar beach.
Viper Island , a
small serene,
beautiful island
“Viper Island”
witnessed the untold
sufferings the
freedom fighters had
to undergo.
Dangerous convicts
found guilty of
violating the rules
of the Penal
Settlement, were put
in fetters and were
forced to work with
their fetters on in
this island. The
jail called Viper
Chain Gang Jail at
Viper island, where
prisoners deported
from the mainland
during British
Regime.
Red Skin Island, is
a part of Mahatma
Gandhi Marine
National Park has a
nice beach and
offers spectacular
view of corals,
fishes and marine
life.
An island in Mahatma
Gandhi Marine
National Park, it
offers a breath
taking underwater
view of coral and
marine life. It is
an ideal place for
snorkeling , sea
bathing and basking
on the sun kissed
beach.
