12 Incredible Places to Explore in Port Blair

By Romit Kemprai, 23/07/2023 Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is a beautiful and historic city with a lot to offer visitors.

1. Cellular Jail

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2. Ross Island

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3. Chidiya Tapu

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4. Jolly Buoy Island

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5. Samudrika Marine Museum

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6. Anthropological Museum

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7. Mount Harriet National Park

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8.Wandoor Beach

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9. Corbyn’s Cove Beach

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10. Japanese Bunker

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11. North Bay underwater activity

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12. Rutland Island

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