Welcome to Antartica
Antarctica is a popular tourist destination. Dozens of cruise ships sail there from November to March, when the sun never sets. Tourists pay tens of thousands of dollars for the trip, mostly to see penguins and icebergs.
However, if you really want to experience adventure travel to the world’s coldest continent, you need to head 700 miles further south from the coast—to the South Pole. There are three different South Pole locations: South Magnetic Pole – Currently located off the coast of Antarctica, this is a constantly shifting spot, due to changes in the Earth’s magnetic field. Geographic South Pole – The southernmost point on the planet, located at 90°S, is marked by a small sign and a tall stake driven into the ice.
The markers must be moved annually, to compensate for the movement of the ice – about 10 meters per year. The Geographic South Pole is the goal of expeditions and trips. Ceremonial South Pole – Used for photography purposes, this shiny metallic sphere atop a diminutive red-and-white striped pole is located a short distance from the Geographic South Pole, and is surrounded by flags of the Antarctic Treaty countries.
No one comes to Port Blair for the beach but, if you need a sand fix, Corbyn’s Cove, 7km south of town, is your best bet. It’s a small curve of co...
Located on Chatham Island (reached by a road bridge), the saw mill was set up by the British in 1836 and was one of the largest wood processors in Asi...
Run by the Indian Navy, this museum has a diverse range of exhibits with informative coverage of the islands’ ecosystem, tribal communities, plants,...
The best museum in Port Blair provides a thorough and sympathetic portrait of the islands’ indigenous tribal communities. The glass display cases ma...
A former British prison that is now a shrine to the political dissidents it once jailed, Cellular Jail National Memorial is worth visiting to understa...