********Places of Interest in and around Port Blair********

Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park

The Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park at Wandoor is at a distance of 29 Kms. from Port Blair covering an area of 281.5 Sq.Kms. This Marine Park made-up of open sea, creeks and 15 small and large islands, is one of the best found anywhere in the world. Viewing of rare corals and underwater marine life through glass bottom boats,SCUBA diving and Snorkelling are a lifetime experience for anyone.

Gandhi Park

This beautiful park at Port Blair has facilities like amusement rides, safe water sports, nature trail around the lake, garden, restaurant and historic remains like Japanese Temple as well as a bunker. The erstwhile Dilthaman tank, which was the only source of drinking water to Port Blair, and the area around it has been developed into Gandhi Park in an unbelievably short time of 13 days. Entry free. Open on all days of the week.

Sippighat Farm (14 kms.)

Sprawling over an area of 80 acres is a Government farm. Research & Development programmers for cultivation of spices like cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, coconut and pepper are conducted here. Research and Demonstration farm of the Central Agricultural Research Institute (CARI) is nearby.

Jogger’s Park

Jogger’s Park situated at one of the highest points in Port Blair offers a panoramic view of the Port Blair. In the backdrop of the fully lit landscape, the place provides excellent view of the area. A must see for visitors in the evening.

Chidiya Tapu (25 kms. from Port Blair)

Chidiya Tapu is the southernmost tip of South Andaman. The lush green mangroves, forest cover with numerous chirping birds and the Sylvan Sands and Munda Pahar beaches make it an ideal picnic site. The forest guesthouse situated on top of a hillock provides a fabulous view of isolated islands, submerged corals and the breath-taking sunset. A biological park has also been opened for tourists. Park entry fee: AdultsRs.20/-,ChildrenRs.10/-, Foreigners Rs.50/- Video Camera Rs.50/- per entry, Video Camera (Commercial) Rs500/- per day. Conducted tours are available from Andaman Teal House, Port Blair to Chidiyatapu. Chidiyatapu forest Guest House Ph: 03192-281350.

Collinpur (36 kms. from Port Blair)

Situated near to Tirur, this place has a beautiful sandy beach with shallow water. Suitable for swimming, sun basking and viewing sunset.

Madhuban (75 kms. by road/20 kms. by ferry and road from Port Blair)

This place is a trekking area, north east of South Andaman. Exotic endemic birds, animals, butterflies, and elephant lumbering are the most interesting part of the trek.

Mount Harriet (55 km, by road/15 km by ferry and road from Port Blair)

The summer headquarters of the Chief Commissioner during British Raj, this place is an ideal for a nice and fascinating over view of the outer islands and the sea. It is the highest peak in the South Andamans (365 meters high). One can trek up to Madhuban through a nature trail and can find rare endemic birds, animals and butterflies. Conducted tours to Mt. Harriet are available from Andaman Teal House.Entry Fee: Rs. 25/

Mini Zoo

Situated at Haddo(Delanipur-Chatham road), it houses some of the rare species of endemic birds and animals found in these islands. Time: 8.00 AM - 5.00 PM Monday closed.
Entry fee – adult –Rs. 2/-, child – Re.1/-