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5 Days in Port Blair: Exploring the Island Paradise

Mahi Korea

Mahi Korea

9 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 5-day adventure in Port Blair, where turquoise waters meet lush greenery. Discover the rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes of this tropical paradise.

Trip to Port Blair

Day 1Immerse in Marine Wonders and Wildlife Encounters
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$10

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$ 1

Naval Marine Museum Samudrika
Museum showcasing marine life & island history with coral, fish, shells & many items for sale.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$5
8 - 11 min

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Mini Zoo
Modest zoo featuring animals such as fish, ostriches & monkeys in a lush setting.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$3
5 - 6 min

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Government Saw Mill, Chatham
Working 19th-century saw mill, Asia's largest & oldest, with exhibits & a shop selling teak objects.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$3
Day 2Unveiling Hidden Gems and Historical Treasures
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$10

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$ 2

Viper Island
Old location of a British-run prison for convicts & political prisoners, with historic ruins.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$5
79 - 95 min

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Forest Museum
Large sawmill with an educational museum on the forestry industry, plus wooden artwork for sale.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$5
19 - 23 min

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Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island
Serene island with a storied past, historic ruins of a British penal colony, a lighthouse & beaches.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 3Trekking through Pristine Jungles and Coastal Delights
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$5

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$ 1

Mount Manipur National Park
Photography is popular at this serene, forested national park with wildlife viewing & butterflies.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$5
110 - 132 min

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Phoenix Bay Jetty
Small, bustling jetty with shallow waters, offering regular ferry service to neighboring islands.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 4Diving into Marine Biodiversity and Cultural Heritage
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$23

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$ 2

Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park
National preserve made up of many islands, with coral reefs & turtles, plus a marine life center.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
42 - 51 min

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Kalapani Museum
Exhibits exploring the history of the Andaman & Nicobar islands through photos, paintings & models.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$8
23 - 28 min

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Zonal Anthropological Museum
Modest museum with displays tracing the history & culture of the islands' tribal communities.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$3
Day 5Reliving the Tales of Incarceration at Cellular Jail
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$13

Cellular Jail
Former 1900s prison complex, now a memorial & museum with grisly dioramas depicting inmates’ lives.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$13

Budget breakdown: $65 In total

Activities & Food:$60
Transport:$5