Port Blair Excursion : Places nearby Port Blair - Andaman & Nicobar

Places to visit nearby destination - Port Blair

Chiriya Tapu

A fishermen’s village, Chirya Tapu is a must visit excursion itinerary from Port Blair. The village is also characterised by its beaches and mangroves. It is located at a distance of just 30 km from Port Blair.

Cinque Island

Cinque Island could be regarded as one of the most beautiful islands in the Andamans. It has a surrounding of pristine coral reefs and some extraordinary beaches. It also gives you to have a close look at the underwater coral gardens. The island also offers ample opportunities for scuba diving, swimming, fishing and camping. However, to visit this place you must get permission from the Department of Forests.

Havelock Island

Known for being the home of the Onges in Dugong Creek, this island with pristine beauty is a must visit for you during your excursion from Port Blair. A visit to the unexplored and beautiful island is a once in a lifetime experience. However, you will need to have a permit from the Department of Forests to enter this island.

Jolly Buoy Island

Another important excursion destination to visit from Port Blair is the Jolly Buoy Island. The island makes a must visit because of its unique Marine National Park. The island also has options of snorkelling, sea bathing and basking on the sun.

Mount Harriett

The Mount Harriett is a wonderful natural park that is worth a visit. Nearby is Madhuban, a wonderful place cradled amongst the forest. You can also watch the elephants being trained to carry logs here.

Neil Island

Located at a distance of 40 km from Port Blair, this island is predominantly populated with Bengalis. It has some wonderful beaches that offer you snorkelling opportunities. Interestingly numbered, the beaches have their own specialties. The Beach No. 1 offers you with some relaxing hammocks while all the beaches maintain their common feature of being picture perfect.

Ross Island

One of the many excursion points from Port Blair is the Ross Island. Spread over an area of 200 acres, Ross Island houses the old British bungalows that remind one of the colonial rule. The ruins of bungalows, churches, ballrooms, bakeries, clubs and dungeons greet the visitor here. The island is now inhabited by herds of deer and majestic peacocks that roam around with no fear of captivity. If you want to catch a glimpse of some of the rare bird species, you must visit this island early in the morning.

Sippighat Farm & Water Sports Complex

The Sippighat Farm is located at a distance of 15 km from Port Blair. Sippighat is famous for its Government-owned research farm dedicated to the research on various kinds of agricultural products, especially the variety of spices. Sippighat also has a water sports complex with variety of water sports options.

Viper Island

Viper Island is of great historical importance as it was used by the British to harbour convicts. In fact, the first jail was constructed in this island, which later was shifted after the construction of the Cellular Jail. A wonderful picnic spot, the island also contains the dungeons, a natural amphitheatre, and ruins of gallows as reminders of a grim past.

Wandoor

Located at a distance of 29 km from Port Blair, the Wandoor is a stunningly beautiful group of 15 islands. This also forms a part of the 280 sq. km Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park. Characterised by the coral reefs, and wonderful beaches, it’s a wonderful beach to be. But care should be taken not to be more adventurous as the underwater current is strong and the coral reefs could get damaged.