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Things to do in Port Blair

Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India

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Start with Cellular Jail National Memorial, Ross Island Beach Visit, Corby's Cove Beach, Scuba Diving. Then use the full Port Blair guide to compare travel tips, reach details, and nearby stays.

Explore things to do in Port Blair in South Andaman, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India, including listed activities, hidden gems, photo spots, and practical trip notes.

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01

Cellular Jail National Memorial

2-3 hours | Easy | Entry fee plus sound and light show

02

Ross Island Beach Visit

Half day | Easy | Ferry charges

03

Corby's Cove Beach

Half day | Easy | Free beach access; water sports available separately

04

Scuba Diving

Full day | Moderate | Depends on dive site and instructor certification

05

Havelock Island Snorkeling Tour

Full day | Easy | Includes ferry, guide, and snorkeling gear

06

Anthropological Museum

1-2 hours | Easy | Entry fee

07

Glass Bottom Boat Ride

1.5 hours | Easy | Per person

08

Chidiya Tapu Waterbird Sanctuary

2 hours | Easy | Entry fee; guide recommended

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Good first tap

Port Blair is essential for understanding India's colonial past and accessing the stunning Andaman islands. It is the only major entry point for exploring remote island communities, pristine coral reefs, and unique endemic wildlife found nowhere else in India.

Travel tip

Obtain Protected Area Permit for restricted islands before departing Port Blair.

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