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About Cellular Jail
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The Cellular Jail, also known as Kālā Pānī, was a British colonial prison in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The prison was used by the colonial government of India for the purpose of exiling criminals and political prisoners. Address: Atlanta Point, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands 744104
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Architectural style: Cellular, pronged
Construction started: 1896
Opened: 1906
Alternative names: Kālā Pāni
This three-storeyed prison, constructed by Britishers in 1906, is a pilgrimage destination for freedom fighters.
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About Carbin Cove
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Corbyn’s Cove beach- the coconut-palm fringed beach, six kilometers away from Port Blair town is ideal for swimming and sun-basking. Facilities like hotel, restaurant, bar, changing room, adventure water-sports are available here. Historical remains like Japanese Bunkers can be seen on the way to this beach. The Snake Island situated just across the beach is popular for scuba diving. The Waves Restaurant & Beer Bar run by Tourism department provides delightful cuisine at reasonable rates in a soothing ambience.
About Flag point
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Flag Point is a historically significant location in Port Blair, Andaman Islands. It's the place where Netaji Subash Chandra Bose first raised the Indian flag on Indian soil on December 30, 1943.
At the time, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands were under British rule. Bose's act was a symbolic gesture of India's independence.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 150-foot-high Flag Point. It's located at 64°49′S 63°31′W, 0.3 nautical miles (0.6 km) east-southeast of Damoy Point.
Our Prime Minister Narendra modi inaugurated the Flag point at an altitude of 150 feet in the Port Blair.
About Mount Harreit
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Mount Harriet is a 365-meter high peak in the Andaman Islands. It's the second highest peak in the islands and the highest peak in South Andaman. It's also the highest peak in Port Blair.
During the British Raj, Mount Harriet was the chief commissioner's summer retreat. It's now a popular tourist spot.
Mount Harriet is 55 kilometers by road or 15 kilometers by ferry from Port Blair. You can reach Bambooflat from Port Blair by vehicle ferry, then take the road to Mount Harriet.
The Mount Harriet National Park is about 38 kilometers from Port Blair. The park is about 4,662 hectares in size.
It has three types of forests: tropical evergreen, hilltop tropical evergreen, and littoral. There are 134 plant and tree species, including 74 native and 51 introduced species.
The park has a forest guesthouse for those who want to spend the night. You can also visit Madhuban Beach, which used to be an elephant training camp.
About North Bay
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North Bay Island at Andaman Island is also known as Coral Islands due the major underwater water-sports activities done in this island. North Bay Island is popular and perfect destination for Water Sports like Snorkelling, Scuba Diving, Sea Walking, Speed boat rides, Jet Ski rides, etc at Port Blair.