Day 2:

Hope you enjoyed my previous blog.

With great excitement to go to Havelock Island we got up by 4 a.m. got ready and went to Haddo Jetty by 5 a.m.( A Harbour in Port Blair where we board big ferries / ship ). On going there we found out that the ferries were not given permission to operate by DSS. We and several other passengers waited for nearly an hour but there was no hope. ( Likely to happen if the sea is rough or weather prediction not good)

Came back to the same room ( checkout time 8.30 a.m.) had bread omelets checked on few other hotels for day 2 stay. Luckily got a hotel nearby with a great sea view.

We rescheduled the ferry to Havelock for the next day. Thought of doing some local sight seeing. Went to aquarium which is near Rajiv Gandhi sports complex by 12 noon.  Enjoyed the variety of sea water fish and the display of corals.

Came back to room and had lunch( bought fish and made the hotel cook for us separately) Was good !

Started to Chidiya Tapu ( Sunset point) 35 kms away from our hotel– Fixed a cab for Rs.1500/- to and fro journey.

Lots of things to do in Chidiya Tapu. Bathing prohibited as it is marked as crocodile spotted area. But trekking inside the forest, bird watching, walking along the beach ……..

We went trekking which was awesome. Sunset was beautiful. Enjoyed the view and returned back to hotel.

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Had dinner and went to bed hoping that we will go to Havelock Island the next day !

What happened on Day 3 ? Watch out for my next post !!!!

i All !

“In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.”

– John Muir

I am back. Had a wonderful trip to Andaman and loved it! Would love to share the experience and  photos . My blog can make a guide for those who love to plan their travel by themselves.

Day 1:

Boarded morning  5 am flight and reached Port Blair by  7.00 am.  Checked into “The Shelter”. As all the hotels / homestays check in time is 10.00 am. , we  left our baggage at the custody of the hotel and went for  sight seeing. As there was a cyclone the previous day ferry services were cancelled. Local holiday for most of the tourist spot is Monday. So we had few selected places to visit.

First we went to Kala Pani – the jail where the British locked our freedom fighters and tortured them. .

We could listen to each cell narrating unique stories of the struggle our freedom fighters had. There was a beautiful gallery in the entrance explaining lots of stories about their struggle and speaks about the patriotism of them. The Gallery had very rare and unique photos of Kala Pani and gave details about the past.

Here are few !

The Kala Pani has been designed and was built by its prisoners itself.  Had a unique structure. The jail still stands strong telling tales to its visitors .

Took  a deep breathe realizing the struggle our ancestors have undergone to give us Free India ! Jai Hind !

Went to “The Shelter” . Enquired about Lunch. Hotel Milan was recommended by many. Took an auto went to Hotel Milan . Yes most of the days we had food in this hotel. Was in the heart of Port Blair Bazar and food quality was good and rate was very reasonable.

We had  pulka , gravy and Biriyani.

Set out on our second spot “Chetam Saw Mill”. Took an auto and he charged RS.70 to take us to the mill.

A colonial saw mill established by the Britishers on a reclaimed small island ,Chatham, connecting by road with Port Blair. Was bombed by the Japanese & bomb pits are still their Presently under Government of India with a good collection of Woods for construction and development.

It was 2.30 pm and we set out to visit a beach to relax for the day. “Corbyn’s Cove Beach”. Not a very clean beach to enjoy ( The cyclone had its role in damaging the beach too) but the rocks were amazing to walk and go close to the beach with water splashing ……….

Returned back to “The Shelter” . Had a bath and refreshed and went for a walk to Rajiv Gandhi Sports complex.

Sea breeze was so soothening . Perfect place for a walk ….. Had dinner at New Light House restaurant near Marina Park. Food was good but cost was little high.

From there we went to Kala Pani a walk away distance . Enjoyed the Light and Sound Show at 8.30 . Using light and sound the entire story of the existence of Kala Pani was narrated. With a great patriotic spirit we took an auto at 9.30 pm and reached ” The shelter “.

Wonderful day of Day 1 of 8 days ended……..

Stay with me ………..

Thanks for joining me!

Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton