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PORT BLAIR
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Port Blair, the capital of the
Andaman and Nicobar islands, that comprises of 350 odd islands. Out
of these huge number of islands only few of them are Inhbaited.
These are islands are yet to be touched by the amenities of the
modern life, these islands are truly provides a perfect tropical
paradise. The history of this island is not a very hapy one as this
was used as a torture cell for the Indians who were caught by the
Britishers while trying to fight against the British raj in India.
The prisoners brought to this place were sent here never to be seen
again by there families. Earlier feared and dreaded by the people
this tropical haven was named 'kala pani' or the place of black
waters.
These islands are a true
paradise for ecologists and ornithologists with more than 242
species of birds, 46 species of mammals and 78 species of reptiles,
some of them almost extinct still walk these islands. Port Blair
supports a population of around 300,000 that are mostly dependent on
the tourists for their lively hood. Port Blair also supports a lot
of museums that are part of the town. The best museum is the city is
the navy museum that is about various coral reefs and shells that
are found around this city. Also zoological park and the mini zoo in
the area offering various wildlife species are quiet popular with
locals and tourists.
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Port Blair Location: |
Port Blair is located in the south east of
South Andaman Island. |
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Rainfall in Port Blair: |
318 cm. (July to September) |
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Climate of Port Blair: |
Summer: 30 °C and 25 °C
Winter: 24 °C - 18 °C
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Best Time to Visit: |
October to April |
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How To Reach Port Blair: |
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By Air: |
A daily flight connects Port Blair to the rest
of the world. Port Blair is air linked with Madras, Delhi,
Bhubaneswar, and Kolkata. |
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By Rail: |
Located in the middle of the sea no way to
reach by road. |
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By Road: |
Located in the middle of the sea no way to
reach by road. |
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Tourist Attractions: |
Cellular
Jail, The Beaches, Ross Island, The Viper Island, Havelock
Island, Museum and Zoo, Harbor Cruises, Volcanoes. |