Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram)
Andaman & Nicobar Islands · 16m
Gateway to the Andaman archipelago — history, seafood, and island hopping start here
Why Special
India's window to the Bay of Bengal islands. Cellular Jail tells the independence struggle story. Corbyn's Cove beach for quick swims. Best infrastructure in the archipelago — only real hospital, ATMs, and 4G.
Festivals & Events
Island Tourism Festival
JanJanuary 6-16
10-day celebration featuring cultural performances from all island communities, water sports competitions, food stalls, and craft exhibitions at Netaji Stadium.
Largest annual event in Andaman. Showcases diverse island cultures — Tamil, Bengali, Nicobarese, Karen.
Subhash Mela
JanJanuary 23
Commemorating Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Flag hoisting at Cellular Jail, patriotic events, cultural programs.
Netaji raised the Indian flag at Port Blair in 1943. Cellular Jail is a symbol of freedom struggle.
Independence Day at Cellular Jail
AugAugust 15
Flag hoisting at the historic Cellular Jail. Special light and sound show.
Cellular Jail housed Veer Savarkar and other freedom fighters.
Monsoon Festival
AugAugust (dates vary)
Local cultural event celebrating monsoon with rain dances, traditional music, monsoon-special food.
Community celebration during quiet tourist season.
Christmas Carnival
DecDecember 25-31
Multi-faith Christmas. Church services, Marina Park carnival, community feasts, cultural shows.
Port Blair has significant Christian community. Vibrant celebration.
Infrastructure Reality
Network Coverage
All 3 operators work well in Port Blair city. 4G available.
WiFi: Hotels and cafes in Aberdeen Bazaar
Medical & Emergency
Hospital: GB Pant Hospital, Port Blair — only full hospital in Andaman (03192-232012) (2 km)
Ambulance: 102 / 108
Police: Police Control Room (03192-234123 / 100)
Getting There
Direct flights from Chennai (2hr), Kolkata (2hr), Delhi (via Chennai). 3-4 flights daily.
Roads: Good within Port Blair city
Public transport: Auto-rickshaws, local buses, ferry terminal for inter-island
Fuel & Stay
Fuel: Multiple stations in Port Blair city
Stay: ₹1,500–8,000/night
80+ options (hotels, guesthouses, government-rest-houses)
Emergency: Megapode Nest (A&N Tourism) — ₹2,500
Helpline: Tourist Helpline: 03192-232694
The stay decisions worth flagging in Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram).
Port Blair is Andaman's capital and aviation gateway — Cellular Jail, Ross Island, Corbyn's Cove, onward ferries to Havelock/Neil. Stay scene: Fortune Resort Bay Island (ITC, best in town), Sinclairs Bay View, Sea Shell Port Blair. Most visitors stay 1-2 nights for Cellular Jail sound-and-light + ferry departure. Book via major portals — Port Blair has the strongest hotel infrastructure in the Andamans.
Fortune Resort Bay Island is ₹3-5k more per night than Sinclairs Bay View — what you get: ITC-Fortune 4-star with harbor views, pool, proper restaurant. Sinclairs gives you mid-range reliability with Haddo Bay views. The delta buys you ITC-brand polish and fuller amenities, not closer cellular-jail access (both are central).
Fortune Resort Bay Island (ITC Hotels)
ITC-Fortune brand, harbor-facing 4-star resort in Port Blair. Pool, multiple dining, reliable service. Central to Cellular Jail, Marina, and Corbyn's Cove. The default Port Blair pick for visitors who want proper hotel quality before ferry departure.
Sinclairs Bay View Port Blair
Sinclairs-brand 4-star with Haddo Bay views. Mid-range pricing at 40-50% less than Fortune Bay Island. Reliable service, pool, restaurant. Central location.
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