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Port Blair, acknowledged as the capital of the 350 peculiar islands, makes the Andaman and Nicobar group, having its main landmark-the Cellular Jail. Port Blair, the capital and possesses the largest township of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Lying on the eastern coast of the southern region of Andaman Island, serves as a base for the Indian Coast Guard and Indian Navy. This hill city is also known by a name called ‘Emerald Islands’, named after Lieutenant Archibald Blair in 1789. It is an island with scenic beauty, lies in the east side of the river Bay of Bengal. Port Blair travel and tourism is a popular among the Indian and foreign tourists alike and for that the Port Blair tour packages are a perfect way of exploring the splendor of the destination in the outskirts of India.
General facts about Port Blair Location: Andaman and Nicobar Islands Area: 50,362 sq. kms. Language: Nicobarese, Telegu, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, Bengali and English Climate: Hot, Arid and Humid Major Attractions: Cellular Jail, Anthropological Museum, Ross Island Ideal Time to Visit: October to May
Tourist sightseeing in Port Blair Port Blair has rich history to explore in some of its major attractions like Cellular Jail, Anthropological Museum, Ross Island, Gandhi Park etc. In Port Blair and Andaman and Nicobar Islands, there is multitude of beaches and islands for the tourists to visit such as Corbyn’s Cove, Ross Island and Wandoor. There is a mini zoo is located at Chidiya Tapu, showcasing the different species existing on the island.
How to reach Port Blair
By Air:The island itself has its own airport, connecting the place to other Indian cities. The airlines plying as a commuter are Port Blair are Air India, Air India-IC, Go Air, Go Business, IndiGo, Jet Airways Konnect, Jet Airways, JetLite, Kingfisher Red, Kingfisher and SpiceJet.
By Sea: The Veer Savarkar Airport at Port Blair is connected to other Indian cities through various domestic flights from destinations like Delhi, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, and Kolkata. There are also ship services running regularly from Chennai, Vishakhapatnam, and Kolkata ports to Port Blair. The cruise takes 50-60 hours and the ship is docked at Port Blair within the period of two to four days.