This little island capital city is a little speck in the mighty Bay of Bengal but it hides a huge package of memories for you, just waiting to be made. From historical sites to vast stretches of open beaches, Port Blair has it all. It is one of the most ideal paradise getaways for leisure tourists.
Port Blair is most famous for its historical places like the Cellular Jail that housed thousands of Indian rebels during the British colonial era. Apart from this, there are always fun water sports to do and quiet beach sunsets to enjoy, for the light-hearted travellers.
Fun activities at Port Blair
The entire island chain of Andaman and Nicobar is teeming for adrenaline-pumping activities like scuba diving, para-sailing, jet-skiing, speed boating and let’s not forget the luxurious cruises.
Popular tourist attractions of Port Blair
Most people are quite hyped to visit the historical monuments but very few take the time to really explore the island. With the comfort levels amped up on your Jaipur to Port Blair flight, you are left with ample energy to spend exploring every nook and cranny of Port Blair and surrounding areas like Jolly Buoy Island, Corbyn’s Cove and the active volcano of Barren Island.
Places to shop at Port Blair
Port Blair is also nothing short of a shopper’s haven, making it one of the top hotspots for tourists to go souvenir shopping. The Aberdeen Bazaar and MG Road are some of the classic local markets where you can buy native tribal handiwork, pearls, wooden and shell work artifacts and much more.
Best time to visit Port Blair
There is no specific best time as such to visit Port Blair since it is one of the few holiday destinations of India which are buzzing with tourist footfalls throughout the year. The summer seasons attract water sport enthusiasts while the winters attract people who want to experience the local tribal culture.
Mode of transport
Both road and water transport are well developed. The cheapest would be bus transport in Port Blair. However, tourists popularly prefer the super-friendly but not so cheap tourist taxis and call cabs.
Weather at Port Blair
The tropical atmosphere of Port Blair supports a thriving terrestrial as well as marine ecosystem. Hence, the temperatures are to a large extent, stagnant throughout the year with relatively high levels of humidity and spells of rainfall during the monsoon.
Airport at Port Blair
The Indian Navy controls and operates a large part of Veer Savarkar International Airport (IATA: IXZ), leaving out a portion for it to be used for civilian and tourist traffic. With just one terminal having two gates, the airport is efficiently able to handle the large waves of tourists coming in throughout the year.