Visit the Cellular Jail
Cellular Jail, located at Port Blair, stood mute witness to the tortures meted out to the freedom fighters, who were incarcerated in this jail. This jail was completed in the year 1906 acquired the name ‘Cellular’ because it is entirely made up of individual cells for the solitary confinement. It stands as a dark reminiscence of the British rule in the Indian subcontinent. This most dreaded and grueling colonial prison, situated in the remote archipelago was used by the British, particularly to exile Indian political prisoners.
Visit Chidiya Tapu
Chidiya Tapu is 30 kilometres from the main city of Port Blair and is popularly known for its sunset views and bird watching activity. There are varieties of birds that visit this place, some are known while some are rare. The road passes through forest and small hills up to the Chidiya Tapu. From Port Blair, the journey takes around one hour to reach Chidiya Tapu beach.
Visit Gandhi Park
Gandhi Park, located in the centre of Port Blair, provides the kind of peace one seeks, away from the persistent madness of the fast life. Once the only source of drinking of the city, the Park today is a symbol of natural splendour and manmade brilliance. This beautiful park makes for a lovely visit with family, especially if one is bringing along an entourage of tiny feet who will really enjoy the amusement rides, the nature trail around the lake and boating.
Visit Munda Pahar Beach
Pinpointed at a considerable distance of about 25 kilometres from the capital city of Port Blair exists the very exotic Munda Pahar Beach. The luxuriant green mangrove lumps, the tweeting birds, the rich dense forests and the crystal clear waters all seem to add up the magnificence of the Munda Pahar Beach. The beauty of the place is such that it creates a charm on its visitors. The Munda Pahar Beach is one of the most visited beaches in the Andaman Islands.
