A Day in Port Blair — Andaman & Nicobar Islands
The Cellular Jail. Ross Island’s banyan-swallowed ruins. The calm of Corbyn’s Cove. Port Blair in one full, unhurried day.
Description:
Port Blair is where India’s colonial history and island life meet. The Cellular Jail — where the British imprisoned India’s freedom fighters in solitary confinement designed to break the human spirit — stands as one of the most emotionally powerful sites in the country. A short ferry ride away, Ross Island tells the other side of the same story: the ruins of the British administrative headquarters, now half-swallowed by banyan roots, where deer graze through what were once officers’ quarters and the old church stands open to the sky.
This full-day guided tour moves through Port Blair at exactly the right pace — with an expert guide who brings the history alive from the inside out, before the day ends by the calm waters of Corbyn’s Cove.
What You’ll See:
- Cellular Jail — seven wings radiating from a central watchtower, designed for psychological isolation, now a National Memorial. The architecture is extraordinary and the history unforgettable
- Ross Island — a short ferry ride to the former British administrative headquarters, now a surreal landscape where banyan roots have grown through colonial buildings over a century of abandonment. Deer graze through the ruins
- Aberdeen Bazaar — the living heart of Port Blair, Andaman spices, shell crafts, local coconut oil, and the everyday rhythm of island life
- Corbyn’s Cove Beach — a palm-fringed bay naturally sheltered from ocean currents, the unhurried end to a full day in the islands
Pricing:
| Group Size | Price |
|---|---|
| 4+ persons | ₹7,000/person |
| 2-3 persons | ₹8,750/person |
| 1 person | ₹11,750 |
Details:
| 📍 Location | Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
| ⏱ Duration | 9 hours (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) |
| 🚗 Transport | Private AC vehicle with hotel pickup and drop |
| 🗣 Language | English |
| 🍽 Meals | Indian vegetarian lunch included |
What’s Included:
- Full-day guided tour of Port Blair’s major heritage and island life sites
- Ferry to Ross Island and back
- Private AC vehicle with hotel pickup and drop
- Experienced local guide
- All entrance charges
- Indian vegetarian lunch
What’s Not Included:
- Personal travel insurance
- Tips
- Any personal expenses
Cancellation Policy:
Full refund if cancelled 24 hours or more before the tour start time. No refund within 24 hours of departure.