The capital city of the Andaman Islands, Port Blair is your entryway to the rich expanse of beauty and serenity that the islands have to offer. Explore its many museums, discover the flora and fauna and the rich marine life or simply take a stroll at the Marina Park to enjoy the sweet sea breeze. Walk past the Japanese bunkers, indulge in water sports, discover the island’s high peaks, and get familiarized with the land’s rich culture and diversity. Port Blair is the best introduction to the Andaman Islands that one could hope for.
WHEN TO VISIT PORT BLAIR
The tourist season falls between November and mid-May and the peak season is between December- March. Monsoon season is between June and September. One should always expect light rains even during other seasons since its a tropical island.
FACTS ABOUT PORT BLAIR:
1. Port Blair has the only commercial airport in the islands, which also doubles as a defense airport, hence photography is strictly prohibited.
2. Port Blair is a well-connected island. It is connected to most of the North Andaman via road.
3. The only beach where swimming is allowed in Port Blair is the Corbyn's Cove Beach.
4. You can easily reach Diglipur, Baratang, Rangat, & Mayabunder via road.
5. The island is also connected by ferry to all other tourist destinations in Andaman.
6. The Internet is slow here, like the rest of the islands, but there are a lot of internet cafes and wi-fi spots where you can find decent connectivity.
7. Port Blair has 3 beaches in total, which are: Carbyn’s Cove Beach, Wandoor Beach, and Mundapahar Beach- near Chidiyatapu.
TOP THINGS TO DO IN PORT BLAIR
Although most travelers visit Port Blair as a port of transit to other islands, this capital city of Andaman’s has so much more to offer than it has been credited for. Right from Historical museums to Water sports, this place has it all.