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Port Blair : Languages : Bengali, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Nicobarese, Telugu. State : Andaman and Nicobar Islands STD Code : 03192
About Port Blair Port Blair has only a handful of places to visit, but like most islands it has superb beaches, a fascinating marine life and ample opportunities for watersports, bird watching and fishing. Its brilliant tropical flora, evergreen rain forests and mangrove swamps on the water's edge present a delectable spectacle. The sparkling, clear water is excellent for snorkelling as well as scuba diving. Furthermore, Port Blair is an ornithologist's delight - it houses no less than 242 species of birds. In addition, it has 58 species of mammals and 83 of reptiles. HOW TO REACH By Air : The capital Port Blair, on South Andaman, is served by Indian Airlines flights from Calcutta (Wed, Fri & Sun; 2hr) and Madras (Tues, Thurs & Sat; 2hr 5min). Jet and East-West a private airline have services from Chennai. Both outward and return journeys should be booked in advance at the respective airline offices on the mainland. By Water : SCI operates twice (four times at times) between Port Blair and Chennai (60 hrs, Calcutta (56 hrs) and Vishakhapatnam(56hrs) in its own vessels. Though more economical than flying, the long crossings are uncomfortable at times and often delayed by bad conditions and bureaucracy. Tickets cost from Rs690 for a simple, crowded bunk to Rs2500 for a deluxe a/c cabin. Meals of dal, rice and vegetables are served for around Rs100 per day. Taking along some supplementary snacks and fruit is not too bad an idea. Offices of the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) are at First Floor, 13 Strand Rd, Calcutta (2482354), AV Bhanoji Row Garude, Pattbhiramaya & Co, Vishakapatnam port (565597) or Jawahar Building, near Customs House, Rajaji Rd, Chennai (Ph.: 5220841). You'll need two passport photos and should confirm your place on the boat 4 days before sailing. There's also an information centre for the islands at F 104 Curzon Road Hostel, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi (387015). PLACES TO VISIT IN PORT BLAIR • The Cellular Jail : The infamous Cellular Jail was originally built by the British to house dangerous criminals. Subsequently it was used to house Indian freedom fighters who were fighting against imperialism. In the British era, Kalapani or 'black water' as the islands were known - referred to the contribution made by Indian nationalists, to rid India of colonial bondage. The most famous prisoner at Kalapani was Veer Sarvarkar - the strident Hindu nationalist who was arrested at Marseille by the British in contravention of international norms and deported to the Andaman. Currently, the site boasts of a museum, where you can get an impression of prison life in the early 1900s. • The Sound & Light Show : There is also a Sound and Light Show that takes place everyday, which gives you a valuable insight into the life and times in the Andaman in the early 20th century. • Museum : Port Blair also houses an Anthropological Museum, which has a small but interesting collection of photographs and artefacts - records of expeditions undertaken in the distant past.
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