Site Seeing in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Places to visit in Andaman ,India
Fisheries Museum
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands Fisheries Museum is located close to the Andaman Water Sports Complex in Port Blair.
It displays more than 100 marine species, which are peculiar to the islands and those found in the Indo-Pacific and the Bay of Bengal.
Location: Near Andaman Water Sports Complex, Port Blair ,Andaman ,India.
Timings: Timing to visit this place is from 09:00 to 12:00 hrs and 13:00 to 16:30 hrs.[Note:Mondays and Public Holidays.]
Ticket Details:(a) Adult: Rs. 5/- per person. (b) Child: Below 5 years no ticket.
Video Camera: Rs. 35/- Still Camera : Not Allowed.
How to Reach: Connected by road.
Naval Marine Museum
Samudrika means pertaining to Sea, the perpetual treasure house of life.
The Naval Museum Samudrika was established in the year 1992.
The Samudrika Naval Maritime Museum, preserves the history of the marine culture of the region and
it is maintained by the Indian Navy and preserves over 350 species of varieties types of marine species.
It exhibits and explains various strata of oceanic life through Geology, Geography,
Habitation and the history of settlement.
This wide spectrum covered makes Samudrika the star attraction for the visitors in Port Blair.
Location: Opposite to Teal House, Port Blair.
Timings: Timings are from 14:00 to 18:30 hrs. [Note: Closed on Mondays and public holidays.]
Ticket Details:(a) Adult:: Rs. 20/- per person. (b) Child: Below 5 years no ticket and between 5 to 12 years is Rs. 10/-
Video Camera: Rs. 25/- Still Camera : Rs. 10/-
How to Reach: Connected by road.
Science Centre
The science centre has contained many corners like Quiz Corner, Fun Science Gallery, etc.
This science centre explains the science of oceans, while allowing the visitors to create waves of varying parameters
and explore their features. Here you can see the youngest rock sample found in India.
Location: Goodwill Estate, Corbyn's Cove Road, Port Blair, Andaman ,India.
Timings: Timings are from 9:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 17:30.[Note: Closed on Mondays]
Ticket Details:(a) Adult & Child:: Rs. 10/- per person. Same rate is applicable for all age.
Video Camera: Rs. 20/- Still Camera : Rs. 10/-
3D Show Ticket: Rs. 20/- per person.
How to Reach: Connected by road.
Chatham Saw Mill
Chatham Saw Mill is one of the oldest and largest saw mills in Asia.
Conversion of huge firewood into different sizes of timber is done in Chatham Saw Mill and is supplied to private and government departments at a reasonable price.
The mill is connected to Port Blair by a bridge and it is owned by the Forest Department.
Location: Chatham, Port Blair ,Andaman ,India.
Timings: Timings are from 8:00 to 14:30[Note: Sundays and public holidays.]
Ticket Details:(a) Adult: Rs. 10/- per person. (b) Child: Below 5 years no ticket.
Video Camera: No Charge Still Camera : No Charge
How to Reach: Connected by road.
Sound and Light Show
Sound and Light show takes place is Hindi and English langauges. Sound and Light show is organized by Cellular Jail
Location: Cellular Jail, Port Blair.
Timings: Hindi Show: Monday, Wednesday & Friday - 17:30 hours. All other days - 17:30 and 18:45 hours English show: Monday, Wednesday & Friday - 18:45 hours.[Note: Closed on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays(For English Show only).]
Ticket Details:(a) Adult: Rs. 20/- per person. (b) Child: Below 5 years no ticket and between 5 to 12 years is Rs. 10/-
Video Camera: Not allowed Still Camera : Not allowed