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Chatham
A small island, connected to Port Blair by a
bridge. It is famous for its sawmill, considered
to be on of the oldest and the largest in Asia.
The mill was built by the British in 1836. The
island also has the second largest wharf in the
Andamans.
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Chidiya Tapu
Chidiya Tapu or Bird Island is a tiny
village on the southern most tip of South
Andaman, about 25km from Port Blair. Its
lush green mangroves and sandy beaches make
a picturesque site.The forest guest house
situated on the top of a hillock provides a
fabulous view of islolated islands,
submerged corals and the breath-taking
sunset.
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Mahatma Gandhi
Marine National Park
The Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park at
Wandoor comprises 15 small and large
islands, creeks and open sea spread across
280 sq. km. It includes mangrove creeks,
tropical rain forests, more than fifty types
of corals, and rare under-water marine life.
Glass bottom boats and snorkels are
available on hire to watch these colourful
marine life.
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Sippighat Farm
14 Kms from PortBlair. Sprawiling over an
area of 80 acres is a Government farm.
Research & Development programmes for
cultivation of spices like cloves, nutmeg,
cinnaman, coconut and pepper are conducted
here. Research and Demonstration farm of the
Central Agricultural Research Institute (CARI)
is also nearby.
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Samudrika (Naval
Marine Museum)
The museum has a good collection of shells,
corals, fishes and a few species of colourful
fishes found in these islands. It is runned by
the Indian Navy and is located near Andaman Teal
House at Port Blair.
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Neil Islands
Neil Island is one of the beautiful island
among the Andaman Group of Islands . This
island is situated 45 Kms far from Port
Blair city which is duly connected by boat.
The island's lush green forest and sandy
beaches provides an ideal holiday
destination for eco-friendly tourists . The
sea here is shallow and full of colourful
corals.
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North Bay (Coral
Island)
North Bay (Coral Island) is accessable from
Port Blair via ferry. The treasures of these
coral islands are unforgettable. As the
underwater world comes alive, one forgets
that there is a less perfect world outside.
A peek into this magic land leaves one in a
daze for the rest of the day. Coral island
with white sand beaches and surrounded by
the pristine beauty of Nature. The sea has
gifted this island with all the splendor to
attract any sea loving human. The Coral
reefs, though damaged, are gorgeously
decorated by nature to stun the visitor. The
exquisite marine life and aquatic ecology
offer some of the best snorkeling site for
visitors.
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Gandhi Park
This beautiful park at Port Blair has facilities like amusement rides,
safe water sports, nature trail around the lake, garden, restaurant
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Mini Zoo
Mini Zoo Situated at Haddo (Delanipur - Chatham road), it houses some
of the rare species of endemic birds and animals found in these
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Shopping
Andamans is not really a place to go shopping.
But Port Blair is coming up with some good
markets, like the other Indian cities. Here you
will find Handicraft products mostly made from
Wood, Jute, Bamboos, corals, sea shells, etc are
the speciality of the islands. The Sagarika
Emporium/ Cottage Industry is the best point of
shopping. The tribals are away from the
civilised world so their handicrafts and
traditional crafts do not come into the market.
In Andamans one can look out for the decorative
items and things made from the sea shells.
Corals are also sold in the market in various
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