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The Andamans' island capital - the historic Cellular Jail and its light show, Corbyn's Cove beach, the aquarium, and the gateway to Havelock and Neil.
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The sweet spot for visiting Port Blair is October to May. Give it 2 days to do it justice. Budget roughly ₹14,000-₹26,000 per person for a DIY trip. It is a good fit if you are after nature, culture and heritage and slow travel. First-time DIY travellers can manage it comfortably, and it is a sensible pick for solo women travellers.
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0.7 km from Port Blair centre
Lok Niwas formerly Raj Niwas is the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is located in the capital city of Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. In February 2018, the…
0.8 km from Port Blair centre
Sri Vetrimalai Murugan Temple is a Hindu temple located in Port Blair, which is the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. This temple, dedicated to the Hindu deity Murugan, is an important Hindu pilgrimag…
0.9 km from Port Blair centre
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Port Blair is a diocese located in the city of Port Blair in the ecclesiastical province of Ranchi in India.
0.9 km from Port Blair centre
Netaji Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Sri Vijaya Puram, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The stadium hosts the major local football and cricket matches, and other public events.
1.1 km from Port Blair centre
INS Jarawa is a naval base of the Indian Armed Forces under the joint-services Andaman and Nicobar Command located in Sri Vijaya Puram in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. It was commissioned in 1964.
1.2 km from Port Blair centre
HMS Statesman (P246) was an S-class submarine of the Royal Navy, and part of the Third Group built of that class. She was built by Cammell Laird and launched on 14 September 1943. So far she has been the only ship of …
1.4 km from Port Blair centre
The Jama Mosque, also known as Delanipur Mosque or Jama Masjid, is a Friday mosque located in the Delanipur area of Port Blair in Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the India.
1.6 km from Port Blair centre
Samudrika Naval Marine Museum is a museum situated near the Andaman Teal House at Port Blair in India, designed to create awareness on various aspects of the oceanic environment. The museum is maintained by the Indian…
2.3 km from Port Blair centre
2014 Andaman boat disaster was an incident which occurred on 26 January 2014, when a tourist boat capsized near Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India, killing 22 people. The boat "Aqua Marine" was carrying 45…
2.7 km from Port Blair centre
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a union territory of India comprising 836 islands, of which only 31 are inhabited. The islands are grouped into two main clusters: the northern Andaman Islands and the southern Nicob…
2.8 km from Port Blair centre
INS Utkrosh, is an Indian naval air station under the joint-services Andaman and Nicobar Command of the Indian Armed Forces. It is located near naval base INS Jarawa on Port Blair, the capital city of the Andaman and …
3.1 km from Port Blair centre
Port Blair Islands are a group of islands situated in the sound off of Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman Islands. They belong to the South Andaman administrative district, part of the Indian union territory of An…
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Hotel Shompen, 2, Middle Point, VIP Road, Port Blair - 744101, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
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Swagat Lodge, Foreshore Road, Aberdeen Bazaar, Port Blair - 744102, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
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Citi Heart Hotel, R. P. Road, Aberdeen Bazaar, Port Blair - 744101, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
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Amina Lodge, R. P. Road, Aberdeen Bazaar, Port Blair - 744101, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
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Olive hotel and suites, MG Road, Aberdeen Bazaar, Port Blair - 744102, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
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Eastern Gate, MG Road, Aberdeen Bazaar, Port Blair - 744102, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
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Sampat Regency, 18, MG Road, Aberdeen Bazaar, Port Blair - 744101, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
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Annapurna, RTG Road, Port Blair - 744101, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
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mambos, MG Road, Aberdeen Bazaar, Port Blair - 744102, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
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Sagar Cool Bar, R. P. Road, Aberdeen Bazaar, Port Blair - 744101, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
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Gen Continental Bar Restaurant, VIP Road, Garacharma, Port Blair - 744112, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
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Sea food delights, MG Road, Aberdeen Bazaar, Port Blair - 744102, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
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Gagan, R. P. Road, Aberdeen Bazaar, Port Blair - 744101, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
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Seafood Delights, MG Road, Aberdeen Bazaar, Port Blair - 744102, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
The best time to visit Port Blair is October to May.
Plan for about 2 days to see Port Blair at an easy pace.
Nearest airport: Veer Savarkar International (IXZ) - flights from Chennai/Kolkata/Delhi. Nearest railhead: No railway - reach by air or ship. By road: No mainland road - air or ship only.
A DIY trip to Port Blair starts around ₹14,000-₹26,000 per person, depending on stays, travel and season.
Yes - Port Blair is a sensible pick for first-time DIY travellers and solo women travellers, if you plan the basics ahead.
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