Places to visit nearby destination - Port Blair
Chiriya Tapu
 A fishermen’s village, Chirya Tapu is a must visit excursion
itinerary from Port Blair. The village is also characterised
by its beaches and mangroves. It is located at a distance
of just 30 km from Port Blair.
Cinque Island
 Cinque Island could be regarded as one of the most beautiful
islands in the Andamans. It has a surrounding of pristine
coral reefs and some extraordinary beaches. It also gives
you to have a close look at the underwater coral gardens.
The island also offers ample opportunities for scuba diving,
swimming, fishing and camping. However, to visit this place
you must get permission from the Department of Forests.
Havelock Island
 Known for being the home of the Onges in Dugong Creek,
this island with pristine beauty is a must visit for you
during your excursion from Port Blair. A visit to the unexplored
and beautiful island is a once in a lifetime experience.
However, you will need to have a permit from the Department
of Forests to enter this island.
Jolly Buoy Island
Another important excursion destination to visit from Port
Blair is the Jolly Buoy Island. The island makes a must
visit because of its unique Marine National Park. The island
also has options of snorkelling, sea bathing and basking
on the sun.
Mount Harriett
The Mount Harriett is a wonderful natural park that is
worth a visit. Nearby is Madhuban, a wonderful place cradled
amongst the forest. You can also watch the elephants being
trained to carry logs here.
Neil Island
Located at a distance of 40 km from Port Blair, this island
is predominantly populated with Bengalis. It has some wonderful
beaches that offer you snorkelling opportunities. Interestingly
numbered, the beaches have their own specialties. The Beach
No. 1 offers you with some relaxing hammocks while all the
beaches maintain their common feature of being picture perfect.
Ross Island
One of the many excursion points from Port Blair is the
Ross Island. Spread over an area of 200 acres, Ross Island
houses the old British bungalows that remind one of the
colonial rule. The ruins of bungalows, churches, ballrooms,
bakeries, clubs and dungeons greet the visitor here. The
island is now inhabited by herds of deer and majestic peacocks
that roam around with no fear of captivity. If you want
to catch a glimpse of some of the rare bird species, you
must visit this island early in the morning.
Sippighat Farm & Water Sports Complex
The Sippighat Farm is located at a distance of 15 km from
Port Blair. Sippighat is famous for its Government-owned
research farm dedicated to the research on various kinds
of agricultural products, especially the variety of spices.
Sippighat also has a water sports complex with variety of
water sports options.
Viper Island
Viper Island is of great historical importance as it was
used by the British to harbour convicts. In fact, the first
jail was constructed in this island, which later was shifted
after the construction of the Cellular Jail. A wonderful
picnic spot, the island also contains the dungeons, a natural
amphitheatre, and ruins of gallows as reminders of a grim
past.
Wandoor
Located at a distance of 29 km from Port Blair, the Wandoor
is a stunningly beautiful group of 15 islands. This also
forms a part of the 280 sq. km Mahatma Gandhi Marine National
Park. Characterised by the coral reefs, and wonderful beaches,
it’s a wonderful beach to be. But care should be taken not
to be more adventurous as the underwater current is strong
and the coral reefs could get damaged.
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