Port Blair is Andaman Nicobar capital


Port Blair

Port Blair (About this sound pronunciation (help�info)) is the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a union territory of India situated in the Bay of Bengal.
Port blair is selected as 1 of 100 India cities to be developed as smart cities.
History Its seafront Cellular Jail (known as Kala Pani), completed in 1906, describe its past as a British penal colony. Now it has become a memorial to Indian independence activists. In this jail British used to prision and execute freedom fighter. It is shocking and disturbing to see overall architecture and the extremely small and suffocating jail cells. Inland, the Samudrika Marine Museum showcases local marine life.
The Anthropological Museum focuses on the islands� indigenous tribes.
Mount Harriet
Corbyn's Cove
Bartang Island
Japanese Bunker
Bird island (called Chidya tapu in Hindi)

Take a day trip to cinque island. It is perfect for snorkeling. Even beginners can try it.

Best time

Best time to go to port Blair is between March and May: This is best time for diver�s. The heat is not mild and temperature range between 28 degree Celcius and 30 degree Celcius.
Port Blair is famous for Cellular jail memorial and Museums on island.