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Port Blair
It is located on the South Andaman Island situated between the Bay of Bengal to the west and the Andaman Sea to the east. It is located approximately 1,190 km (740 mi) from Chennai and 1,255 km (780 mi) from Kolkata in mainland India.
Port Blair at a Glance
Why Port Blair?
The highlights, landmarks and experiences that make this destination worth visiting.
- Mount Harriet National Park
- Samudrika Naval Marine Museum
- Jama Mosque
- Sri Vetrimalai Murugan Temple
Port Blair at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- Mount Harriet National Park: Mount Harriet National Park, officially renamed as Mount Manipur National Park, is a national park located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands union territory of India. The park, established in 1969, covers about 4.62 km2 (18.00 mi2).
- Samudrika Naval Marine Museum: Samudrika Naval Marine Museum is a museum situated near the Andaman Teal House at Port Blair in India, designed to create awareness on various aspects of the oceanic environment. The museum is maintained by the Indian Navy.
- Jama Mosque: The Jama Mosque, also known as Delanipur Mosque or Jama Masjid, is a Friday mosque located in the Delanipur area of Port Blair in Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the India.
- Sri Vetrimalai Murugan Temple: Sri Vetrimalai Murugan Temple is a Hindu temple located in Port Blair, which is the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. This temple, dedicated to the Hindu deity Murugan, is an important Hindu pilgrimage site for the islands.
Sightseeing Places
- Mount Harriet National Park: Mount Harriet National Park, officially renamed as Mount Manipur National Park, is a national park located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands union territory of India. The park, established in 1969, covers about 4.62 km2 (18.00 mi2).
- Samudrika Naval Marine Museum: Samudrika Naval Marine Museum is a museum situated near the Andaman Teal House at Port Blair in India, designed to create awareness on various aspects of the oceanic environment. The museum is maintained by the Indian Navy.
- Jama Mosque: The Jama Mosque, also known as Delanipur Mosque or Jama Masjid, is a Friday mosque located in the Delanipur area of Port Blair in Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the India.
- Sri Vetrimalai Murugan Temple: Sri Vetrimalai Murugan Temple is a Hindu temple located in Port Blair, which is the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. This temple, dedicated to the Hindu deity Murugan, is an important Hindu pilgrimage site for the islands.
Places That Define Port Blair
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Mount Harriet National Park
Mount Harriet National Park, officially renamed as Mount Manipur National Park, is a national park located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands union territory of India. The park, established in 1969, covers about 4.62 km2 (18.00 mi2).
Samudrika Naval Marine Museum
Samudrika Naval Marine Museum is a museum situated near the Andaman Teal House at Port Blair in India, designed to create awareness on various aspects of the oceanic environment. The museum is maintained by the Indian Navy.
Jama Mosque
The Jama Mosque, also known as Delanipur Mosque or Jama Masjid, is a Friday mosque located in the Delanipur area of Port Blair in Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the India.
Sri Vetrimalai Murugan Temple
Sri Vetrimalai Murugan Temple is a Hindu temple located in Port Blair, which is the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. This temple, dedicated to the Hindu deity Murugan, is an important Hindu pilgrimage site for the islands.
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Plan Your Way
- When to Visit: Climate-based guidance for choosing your dates.
- Getting Around: How to reach and move around.
- Budget & Practical Tips: Costs and safety notes from local guidebook sources.
How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh (IXZ), about 3 km from Port Blair.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Port Blair (Apr, May, Jun) averages 25–32°C with about 236 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Port Blair (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 25–30°C with about 302 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Port Blair (Oct, Nov) averages 25–30°C with about 224 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Port Blair (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 24–30°C with about 55 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 32°C and lows of 25°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C.
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Spiritual & Religious
History
- Summary: It is located on the South Andaman Island situated between the Bay of Bengal to the west and the Andaman Sea to the east. It is located approximately 1,190 km (740 mi) from Chennai and 1,255 km (780 mi) from Kolkata in mainland India.
- Overview: It is located on the South Andaman Island situated between the Bay of Bengal to the west and the Andaman Sea to the east. It is located approximately 1,190 km (740 mi) from Chennai and 1,255 km (780 mi) from Kolkata in mainland India. It is the headquarters of the South Andaman district, and the union territory's only notified town.
- Ancient History: The indigenous inhabitants of the region were the Andamanese, who may have been isolated from other populations during the Paleolithic era, which ended 30,000 years ago. The islands are referred to by various historians and travellers such as Ptolemy in the first century AD, Marco Polo in the 13th century, Friar Odoric in 14th century, and Cesare Federici in 16th century.
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Significance
The indigenous inhabitants of the region were the Andamanese, who may have been isolated from other populations during the Paleolithic era, which ended 30,000 years ago.
Spiritual Significance
The indigenous inhabitants of the region were the Andamanese, who may have been isolated from other populations during the Paleolithic era, which ended 30,000 years ago.
Frequently Asked Questions
Port Blair is most comfortable in January, February, March and December, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is April (average high 34°C) and the wettest months are May, June, July, August, September, October and November.
The nearest airport is Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh (IXZ), about 3 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Mount Harriet National Park, Samudrika Naval Marine Museum, Jama Mosque and Sri Vetrimalai Murugan Temple.
A stay of 1 day covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 29°C to 34°C over the year, with about 2297 mm of rain in total.
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