DISCOVER ANDAMAN

Port Blair Tourism

The gateway to the Andaman Islands for history, harbour views, museums, beaches and onward island ferries.

Best time: October to May; monsoon travel is possible with weather-dependent sea operations.Ideal stay: 2–3 days

THE DESTINATION

Meet Port Blair, Your Way.

Port Blair, officially Sri Vijaya Puram, is the practical starting point for most Andaman journeys. It combines the Cellular Jail and its freedom-history story with Corbyn’s Cove, waterfront walks, museums, local markets and easy access to day trips such as Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep and North Bay. It is also the main air gateway and the hub for scheduled ferries to Swaraj Dweep and Shaheed Dweep.

Planning a Port Blair trip: Compare places to visit, activities and available tour options, then connect Port Blair with Havelock, Neil Island or other Andaman destinations. Explore Andaman tour packages or request a customised itinerary around your dates, travellers and preferred experiences.

Looking for a Port Blair tour package? Compare packages, explore broader Andaman tour options, or request a custom package quote for your travel dates.

✓Cellular Jail
✓Corbyn’s Cove
✓Museums & Marina Park
✓Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep excursions
✓North Bay coral experiences

PLACES TO DISCOVER

What to See in Port Blair.

GETTING THERE

How to Reach

Fly into Veer Savarkar International Airport. Local cabs connect the airport, hotels, jetties and city sights. Government and private ferries connect onward islands.

LOCAL KNOWLEDGE

Travel Tips

Keep the arrival day light, pre-book inter-island ferries in busy periods and carry a photo ID for ticketed attractions. Sea schedules can change with weather.

TRIP PLANNING

Planning Your Port Blair Trip.

A Port Blair trip is often the starting point for an Andaman itinerary, with city sightseeing followed by connections to other islands. Compare Andaman tour packages that include Port Blair, explore available Andaman activities, or request a customised trip based on your preferred duration and travel dates.

BUILD YOUR JOURNEY

Include Port Blair in Your Andaman Trip.

Explore Andaman tour packages, compare island activities, or request a customised Andaman package built around Port Blair and your preferred travel dates.

DESTINATION Q & A

Before You Go.

How much time should I keep for Port Blair?
A practical starting point is 2–3 days. The exact stay depends on ferry/road timing, the number of attractions you want to cover and how relaxed you want the trip to feel.
What should I confirm before travelling to Port Blair?
Confirm current transport, opening/permit rules and weather-sensitive activities before departure. For Port Blair, access details can change, so Overhaul plans the final sequence against your actual travel date.

YOUR NEXT ISLAND STORY

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