1.Cellular Jail:
Where: Port Blair
Why: Cellular Jail, also known as “Kala Paani” (Hindi for Black Waters) served as prison used by British immediately after 1857 War of Independence.
Today, it serves as a National Memorial Monument.
What to do: See the “Light and Sound Show”, exploration, photography
2.Carbyns Cove Beach:
Where: Port Blair
Why: Only local beach of Port Blair
A beautiful beach with mesmerising views and also a spot for some shopping of shells and other products.
What to do: Water sports like jet ski, speed boat, surfing, swimming
3.North Bay Island
Where: South Andaman
Why: The picture on INR 20 currency is the same beach and the lighthouse seen at North Bay Island.
Famous for coral reefs.
What to do: Water sports like scuba diving, snorkelling, sea walking, glass boat ride, shopping of pearls, sea shells, shell accessories.
4.Ross Island
Where: South Andaman
Why: Historical importance; Ross Island served as Japanese Bunkers between 1942-1945, now under Indian Navy’s control.
Ross Island itself is Indian Navy; it was this Island that saved Port Blair from disappearing from map in December 2004.
What to do: Sightseeing, photography, knowing the stories of the past by the only lady guide there, be amazed to the sight of many deer and peacocks roaming everywhere.
5.Havelock Island
Where: South Andaman
Why: Famous for beautiful white sand beaches and coral reefs.
What to do: Scuba diving, snorkelling, beach walking, spotting the sunset on Radhanagar Beach.
6.Chidiyatapu
Where: Kodiyaghat, South Andaman
Why: Perfect spot for sunset view.Home to various different species of birds.
What to do: Sunset viewing, bird watching