Fisheries Museum
With its display of
about 350 species of
sea-life, rare
varieties of coral,
the museum reflects
the enormous marine
life and wealth
submerged in the
waters of these
islands. |
 Gandhi
Park
Laid in record time
in the heart of Port
Blair, it is an
enticing park
comprising of a
children's park,
amusement park, deer
park, water sports
facilities, Japanese
temple, nature walk
and a restaurant.
This beautiful park
at Port Blair has
facilities like
amusement rides,
safe water sports,
nature trail around
the lake, garden,
restaurant and
historic remains
like Japanese Temple
as well as a bunker.
The erstwhile
Dilthaman tank,
which was the only
source of drinking
water to Port Blair,
and the area around
it has been
developed into
Gandhi Park in an
unbelievably short
time of 13 days. |
 M.G.
Marine National Park
The Mahatma Gandhi
Marine National Park
at Wandoor, is at a
distance of 29 km
from Port Blair,
covering an area of
281.5 sq km. This
marine park made up
of open sea, creeks
and 15 islands, is
one of the largest
of its kind, in the
world. Coral reefs,
a plethora of exotic
coral fish and other
marine life abound
in this area. The
Directorate of
Tourism, and other
private tour
operators operate
conducted tours to
the park. |
 Havelock
Island
About 38 km from
Port Blair, this
island boasts of
virgin beaches, and
an unpolluted
environment. |
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