Port Blair - Experience Sun And Sand At Its Best

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Capital city of the archipelagos of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Port Blair is the largest town among all the towns in the 350 odd islands here. Port Blair also serves as the primary gateway to enter all islands.

During the British reign Port Blair served as a detention island for the Indian prisoners of freedom and a huge jail called the Cellular Jail was constructed where the prisoners were held in solitary confinement. Among the many interesting sightseeing options in Port Blair are the infamous Cellular Jail, Mahatma Gandhi National Marine Park, Anthropological Museum, Ross Island and Viper Island. Among the many islands nearby Viper Island is infamous for being the site of many an execution during the British rule in India and is named after a British trading ship ‘Viper’ that got wrecked here. Another tiny island by the name Ross Island is famous for the ruins of a church and a cemetery and can be easily reached by boat from Port Blair. Havelock Island is the place to head to for those who would like to indulge in a variety of sports activities such as scuba diving, snorkelling and a ride on a glass-bottomed ...
... boat cruise. This island is also known for its beautiful beaches, mangrove creeks and marvelous diving sites. Few other islands nearby are Long island, Neil Island, Corbyn's Cove, Baratang Rangat, Mayabunder and Diglipur, which are known for their unspoilt beaches. Mount Harriet, the second highest peak in the region is also a popular trekking destination and is a haven for migratory and local birds. The Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park at Wandoor is famous for its diverse marine life.

Port Blair becoming an increasingly popular destination boasts of a variety of hotels that offer brilliant views of the sea and the countryside. Being a small city, the number of hotels here are also limited. Among the Port Blair Hotels in the luxury range are Fortune Resort Bay Island, Sea Princess Beach Resort, Peerless Sarovar Portico, Sinclairs Bay View Hotel, TSG Emerald View and Hotel Sentinel. Among the many amenities provided by these Port Blair Hotels are room service, front desk, in-room television, bar/lounge area, multi cuisine restaurant, free parking and swimming pool.

For those who are not interested in spending a fortune on the luxury hotels can opt for the economy Port Blair Hotels such as the Driftwood Hotels, Hotel Shompen, Ripple Resort, Hotel Diviyum Manor, Coorg Niwas Homestay and Aashiana Residency Inn.

Port Blair has a well connected airport that links it to most major cities in the subcontinent. The port city is also easily accessible by ship and is a preferred mode of commute among many.