Port Blair
India · Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar IslandsIN
Capital city of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
Port Blair, officially named Sri Vijaya Puram, is the capital city of the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is located on the South Andaman Island situated between the Bay of Bengal to the west and the Andaman Sea to the east. It is located approximately 1,190 km (740 mi) from Chennai and 1,255 km (780 mi) from Kolkata in mainland India. It is the headquarters of the South Andaman district, and the union territory's only notified town.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 100,608
- Coordinates
- 11.666, 92.746
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Elevation
- 17 m
Overview of Port Blair
Part of Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India, Port Blair is a compact city. The headcount is close to 100,608. The northern hemisphere setting is worth noting when you pick dates. Which shapes the pace of a visit. Our data highlights water sports, nature and culture above everything else.
Things to do in Port Blair
Water Sports in Port Blair
(11)Water Sports lovers get Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing, Paddle and Scuba Diving. All of it is drawn from Port Blair's recorded activities. There are 11 tagged experiences in this group.
Nature in Port Blair
(7)For nature, expect Beaches, Islands, National Parks, Nature Reserves and Parks. The category holds 7 entries in our dataset. This reflects only what is documented for Port Blair.
Culture in Port Blair
(3)The culture shortlist for Port Blair: Ancient Ruins, Docks and Historical Sites. Everything listed here comes from what Port Blair is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Family in Port Blair
(2)The family shortlist for Port Blair: Aquariums and Playgrounds. It is a direct read of Port Blair's activity profile. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Adventure in Port Blair
(1)On the adventure side, Port Blair offers Adventure. It is a direct read of Port Blair's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Sports in Port Blair
(1)Under sports, Port Blair is tagged with Hunting. Each one is worth building half a day around. This reflects only what is documented for Port Blair.
More to do in Port Blair
(1)Looking for other activities? Port Blair has Fishing. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Port Blair.
Best time to visit Port Blair
Year-round, the indoor and evening side of Port Blair still delivers. For anything on snow, December to February is the season. Outdoor exploring is easiest in April to June and September to October. For anything on or in the water, aim for June to September.
Getting there & around
Public transport from Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands reaches Port Blair without much detour. Port Blair runs on Asia/Kolkata time.
Similar destinations
Places near Port Blair that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Port Blair known for?
- In Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India, Port Blair stands out for water sports, nature and culture. That mix defines the typical visit to this 100,608-strong destination.
- What can you do in Port Blair?
- Options in Port Blair run to Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing, Paddle and Scuba Diving — a practical starting point for an itinerary.
- When is the best time to visit Port Blair?
- Year-round, the indoor and evening side of Port Blair still delivers. For anything on snow, December to February is the season. Outdoor exploring is easiest in April to June and September to October. For anything on or in the water, aim for June to September.
- Where is Port Blair located?
- You will find Port Blair in Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. Neighbouring destinations are listed on the matching region and country pages.
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