Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar islands, that comprises of 350 odd islands. Out of these huge number of islands only few of them are Inhbaited. These are islands are yet to be touched by the amenities of the modern life, these islands are truly provides a perfect tropical paradise. It is a small but picturesque place spread over a number of hills from Haddo across Secretariat Hill to Aberdeen Bazaar and South point. There are neat villages like Pahargaon, Shadipur and Garacharme.

A visit to the islands is an emotional one. As the sun rises from Bay of Bengal, the ethereal beauty of unadulterated nature engulfs one. One can spend hours just staring at the clear blue waters with not a sound to disturb you, except the twittering of a song bird or the footsteps of a wild cat or a deer. The Andamans are a paradise for ecologists and ornithologists with 242 species of birds, 46 species of mammals and 78 species of reptiles-some of them rare and almost extinct. These live in dense rain forests surrounded by mangroves that seem to become part of the sea. You do not have to go far out to see brilliant tropical flowers, including the orchid, and an array of butterflies.

Tourist Attractions in Portblair

Beaches - One can go for swimming at Corbyn's Cove, Jolly Buoy, or one of other safe beaches. One can also swim, snorkel and visit the underwater world as long as one wants. But first, it is necessary to check on undercurrents and tide timings beforehand.

Volcanoes - The Andamans even have their very own dormant volcano and those who have the courage and stamina to climb to tits mouth on Barren Island never forget the sight of the lava inside or the hard lava-like rocks that make the climb a near impossibility.

Anthropological Museum - On MG Road in the west of town, the anthropological museum illustrates the lives of the aboriginal tribes with miniature models of the tools used by them, their dresses and photographs of their life style. Above the museum is a well stocked library where you can look up books.

Ross Island - Ross Island was the administrative headquarters of the British during World War II. Formerly known as Paris of the East, this place now lies in ruins. Its manicured lawns adorned with umbrellas and shades and the majestic ballrooms were destroyed in an earthquake in 1941. Daily services were held at the Church but now forest and under growth has over-run the place which is in ruins and has a somewhat haunting air of poignancy. The small museum near the jetty presents a picture of the bygone era. The island is under Naval control and it is mandatory to sign the visitor's guest book on arrival. Ferries from Phoenix Bay take 20 minutes for the ride to Ross Island.

Best season to visit Portblair- October to April

How to Reach PortBlair?
By Air - Port Blair is air linked with Madras, Delhi, Bhubaneswar, and Kolkata.
By Rail - Located in the middle of the sea no way to reach by road.
By Road - Located in the middle of the sea no way to reach by road.