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	TOURIST SPOTS in and around Port Blair
	Chatham Saw Mill During the British rule, one of Asia’s largest saw mills was built here. This is a government owned mill where more than 1000 employees work. They permit tourists to see the process of felling and cutting and curing wood, without any charges.
	Forest Dept. Museum The museum is a storehouse of the kinds of trees available in Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Samples of various kinds of trees and their names are exhibited here. Wooden handicrafts are kept on display and are available for a price.
	Samudrika Corals, shells, fish, sea creatures are all found here. Also the Navy’s costumes, equipments and weapons are displayed. Some islands documentaries are also available here.
	Anthropological Museum This museum has a display of the native tribals (Nicobarese, Shompens, Jarawas, Onges, Andamanese, Sentinels), weapons, pottery, hut models, wooden boats and their photographs.
	Fisheries Museum This museum has many strange sea creatures and fishes. Good quality export fish are also found here. One can gain a lot of information about the fisheries department from here.
	Cellular Jail This is Asia’s biggest Jail. It has seven tiers, three floors, 698 rooms. It was built in 1906. Today only a few rooms and floors are available. It is now commemorated as a national monument. Sound & Light Show At 6.00 pm in the Cellular Jail there is a commentary in Hindi and at 7.15 pm in English.
	Ross Island This island was the capital city of the British rule. Ruins of British building such as church, pool, government offices, market place and Jymkana club are still present here. ‘Smrithka’ - a museum, is maintained by the Naval force. Photostat copies of letters written by British officials, photographs and detailed documentary about the island are found in the museum. Due to earthquarkes, parts of the island are sinking. It is feared that in due course the island would be completely eroded by the sea. Peacocks and deer abound this place. The island has a graveyard of the British nationals who were buried during their stay in these islands.
	Viper Island The Viper Island was used by the British to imprison convicts before the cellular jail was constructed. Remains of the old jail and the gallows built by the British in 1867 are still visible on top of a hillock, which offers breathtaking views of the sea and other islands.The island got its name from a British ship by the same name that was wrecked nearby.
	Mount Harriet This is a big mountain about 55 kms from Port Blair. During the British regime, the governor spent his summer vacation on this mountain. The whole government functioned from here. It is raised about 365 m from sea level. An ideal spot to enjoy scenic beauty. Verdant forests, quiet solitude, blue skies, pristine sea coast are the rarities of this spot. It is a sanctuary for people who seek private time. It is a creator’s paradise.The mountain has a government tourist home too.
	Corbyn’s Cove Beach This is a natural and picturesque coastline next to Port Blair. It is surrounded by coconut palms. Sea swimming, sun bathing, beach combing, riding are all favourite sports.
	Sippighat Central Agricultural Research Farm This belongs to the Central Government. This research centre is involved in cultivating experimental crops, vegetables, essences and perfumes. It is on a stretch of about 80 acres and is about 14 k.m away from Port Blair. Sea creatures & fish are also researched here.
	Wandoor Beach & Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park This is a beautiful beach located 29 kms away from Port Blair. About 15 islands surround this coastline, Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park has been constructed on these islands stretching about 281.50 sq. km. One can enjoy coral reefs, deep sea animals and mangrove forests here. A stretch of pristine coastline adds to the beauty. A small port charters boats to Jolly buoy Island and Red Skin Island.
	Jolly Buoy Island These islands are part of the Mahatma GandhiPark. Clean sands and swimming pools are their speciality. The water is so transparent that one can clearly view the coral reefs under them. Lots of fish with variegated colours swim across in shoals in a friendly manner. One can also observe the life style of deep sea creatures. An ideal resort for tourists to unwind and enjoy. The place is filled with peace and serenity. It is about a half-day trip. One needs to take food and water along. One has to travel about from Port Blair by road to Wandoor. From there it will take a half-an-hour ferry service to reach these islands.