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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.
1.2 km from Port Blair centre
Andaman district was a district in the Indian Union Territory (UT) of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The district's administrative territory encompasses all of the Andaman Islands, which are located in the Indian Oc…
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…
2.9 km from Port Blair centre
Ross Island, officially named Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island, is an island of the Andaman Islands. It belongs to the South Andaman administrative district, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The island is situated 3 km …
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…
3.1 km from Port Blair centre
Chatham Island is an island of the Andaman Islands. It belongs to the South Andaman administrative district, part of the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The island is located 3 km (2 mi) north o…
4.6 km from Port Blair centre
Viper Island is an island of the Andaman Islands. It belongs to the South Andaman district of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India.
5.5 km from Port Blair centre
Al-Hit-Touch/Balu Basti is a village in the Nicobar district of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. It is located in the Nancowry tehsil.
5.8 km from Port Blair centre
Mount Harriet National Park, officially renamed as Mount Manipur National Park, is a national park located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands union territory of India. The park, established in 1969, covers about 4.62 …
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Hotel Shompen, 2, Middle Point, Kamaraj Road, Port Blair - 744101, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
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Om, Kamaraj Road, Port Blair - 744101, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
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Silver sand Sentinel, Mahatma Gandhi marg, Port Blair - 744102, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
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Sea Pearl, Foreshore Road, Aberdeen Bazaar, Port Blair - 744102, 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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Sabra, R. P. Road, Aberdeen Bazaar, Port Blair - 744101, 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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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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Ananda, RTG Road, Port Blair - 744101, 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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Island cafe, Foreshore Road, Aberdeen Bazaar, Port Blair - 744102, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
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Gen Continental Bar Restaurant, Mahatma Gandhi marg, Port Blair - 744102, 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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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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