One of the most popular dishes at the national and international levels is the famous melting pot, a dish that comes from the time of the Chibcha, alt...
Border Hours The border is open from 10am to 4pm daily, but get there at least half an hour before it closes. Foreign Exchange There’s a State ...
Most urban centres have ATMS. It’s wise to carry cash or travellers cheques as back-up. MasterCard and Visa are the most widely accepted credit card...
What seems so sweet and innocent poses, even a bit of a sporting challenge. The 18 hole championship course with its expansive exercise facility in th...

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Corbyn’s Cove

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...

Chatham Saw Mill

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...

Samudrika Marine Museum

Run by the Indian Navy, this museum has a diverse range of exhibits with informative coverage of the islands’ ecosystem, tribal communities, plants,...

Anthropological Museum

The best museum in Port Blair provides a thorough and sympathetic portrait of the islands’ indigenous tribal communities. The glass display cases ma...

Cellular Jail National Memorial

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...