The gateway to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Port Blair has been home to the native Andamanese people for thousands of years. It is named after Archibald Blair, a naval surveyor and lieutenant of the East India Company. This tranquil place in the Andaman Sea has many attractions to keep tourists busy, from Cellular Jail and Corbyn’s Cove Beach to the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island and the Samudrika Naval Marine Museum.
Luxury
Staying In Style: 5 Luxury Resorts In Port Blair
Blending nature, culture and history, the entry point to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands has grand residences where you can put your feet up and spend your holiday in comfort and style
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Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island
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Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island
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