As I am from Kolkata, I took a Jet flight to Port Blair to reach this amazing place called The Andamans. You can book your hotel from the mainland and trust me, there are ample options available here. Once you reach Port Blair pay a visit to the Zoological Museum and the Cellular Jail. Zoological museum gives you knowledge about the tribal people, their lifestyle, food and way of living along with models of their huts. Here I would like to mention, as you can take your cameras inside for a small amount you must take as many pictures and selfies you like!
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| Cellular Jail at night |
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| The long corridors inside the jail |
In the evening, from 6'o clock do not miss the light and sound show at the Cellular Jail. History would come alive and you will get to know the different stories of our freedom fighters. I would recommend, be at the Cellular Jail all the afternoon to soak in the surrounding beauty and also explore the different sections of the cells including the overwhelming light tower.
Next day plan for a trip to the nearby Ross Island and Vipers' Island . At the Ross Island you will get to see deers and peacocks in all glory. There is an ancient church, old houses and military bases of East India Company. The dense forest and azure sea provide a delightful setting for taking photographs. There is also a scope of watching light and sound show at the Ross Island. You can book for glass-bottom boat ride, snorkeling, scuba diving or simply go shopping at the local beachside markets.
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| The Zoological Museum |
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| Cellular Jail |
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| The top of the tower in the Cellular Jail |
With the help of the local tour operators next day plan for a trip to Baratang, Limestone Cave and Mud volcano. We , a group of friends went with the 4 a.m convoy to pass through the jungle . While passing through this stretch make sure you remain alert as you will get to spot the tribal Jaroa people from your vehicle. You are not allowed to their photographs or interact with them in anyway. If triggered slightly they may just attack with their cross bows and arrows!
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| Vipers' Island |
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| Different kinds of formations in the Limestone cave |
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| Ross Island |
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| A beautiful small village encountered while going to the Limestone caves |
The limestone cave is situated a bit far to go where you have to cross a local village. You will find yourself engrossed in studying the different structures and formations of stalactites, stalagmites and pillars as you hear the local guide explain it to you.
The mud volcano is a site where you will get to see semi-solid mud bubbling out of the few nozzles of a barren rocky mountain. It's not a massive one but a pleasurable sight nontheless.
The next day you keep for shopping and and visit the only sea beach of Port Blair - Corbyn's cove. Its located in an idyllic curve of a mountain where you can relax or just chill out with options of speed boat rides, banana boat tides and other water sports.
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| Corbyn's Cove |
Once you are in the Andaman don't forget to buy the local wooden handicrafts. They are excuisite and can be brought as beautiful showpieces for your house. Also, don't forget to have coconut water from any roadside vendor. They are enormous !!
Have a wonderful trip to soak in the blue sky and green seas.
Happy travelling !
Next : itenerary for Havelok and Neil Island
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