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Scuba Diving
     Andaman waters offer a fascinating world of under-water marine life, varieties of colorful fishes, rarest of the coral reefs in the the world, mysterious remains of sunken ships, etc. All these can be explored through Scuba diving. Andaman & Nicobar Scuba Diving Society situated at Wandoor provides Scuba Diving opportunities. Private divers are also available.

Snorkelling
     One can enjoy the under-water marine life and view the rarest varieties of corals by snorkelling near the Andaman Water Sports Complex, corbyns Cove Tourism Complex, Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, Havelock and other islands on all days from dawn to dusk depending on weather.

Trekking
     One can go trekking through the nature trail from Mt. Harriet to Madhuban and enjoy the rare forest life, flora and fauna. There are other trekking routes also.Trekking equipment and tents are available on hire from Andaman Teal House.

Island Camping
    Island camps are just the right choice for the nature lovers, who wish to enjoy sun, sea and pristine beauty of nature by spending quiet holidays right on the beach. Tents are available locally on hire from October to May.

Andaman Water Sports Complex
     This is a unique sports complex in India in its own kind. There are facilities for safe Water Sports such as Rowing Boats, Paddle Boats, Kayaks, Aqua-cycle, Aqua-glide, Bumper boats, etc., and Adventure water sports such as Water-skiing, Water scooters, Gemini boats, Para-sailing, Sail boats, Wind-surfers, Speed boats, Glass-bottom boats, etc., There are Saline Water Swimming Pool, Nature-walk, Change Room, Food Plaza, also.

There is a Memorial built to commemorate the Battle of Aberdeen, fought between the British and Andamane aborigines in May, 1859, in which many Andamanese died. There is an artificial water-fall nearby.
ANDAMAN & NICOBAR- Places to Visit
 
Cellular Jail National Memorial
Andaman Water Sports Complex
   Fisheries Museum
corbyns Cove
Anthropological Museum
Samudrika Marine Museum
Mini Zoo & Forest Museum
Chatham Sawmill
Ross Island
Little Andamans
Middle Andamans
North Andamans
Havelok islands
Sippigaht Farm
Neil Islands
Chiriya Tapu
Mt Harriet & Madhuban
Wandoor
Cellular Jail National Memorial
     The British had built this Jail to penalise Indian Freedom fighters.
Andaman Water Sports Complex
     This unique complex has all possible aqua sports like paddle boats, Row boats, Glass bottom boats, Kayaks, water cycles; etc. Adventure water sports like water-skiing, wind surfing, speed boats, sail boats, gemini boats, water scooters with sea-water swimming pool,toilet and change room, childrens traffic park, nature walk,food plaza,etc. First of it's kind in India.It is open on all days.
Fisheries Museum
     This aquarium cum museum has a collection of some 350 species of marine animals found on the island.
corbyns Cove
     It is the nearest beach to Port Blair. It is 4 km from the airport and 10 km from the town.Bicycle is the best local transport which one can hire in Abeerdeen Bazaar to corbyns Cove.
Anthropological Museum
     The islands are inhabited by tribals who are considered to be the original inhabitants of the Andamans. The tools used by them, their dresses and many photographs of their life style have been kept in this museum.
Samudrika Marine Museum
     The five sections of this unique museum display history and geography of the Andaman & Nicobar islands. The displays include islands, the people, the tribals, their life-style, marine life and archaeology. There museum also has a sizable collection of shells and corals.
Mini Zoo & Forest Museum
     Port Blair has a small Zoo which houses some of the species which are found no where in the world. 200 species of animals which includes the Nicobar Pigeon and the Andaman Pig. The salt water crocodile breeding programme has been very successful and the many crocodiles which were bred here are now in wild waters among the dense mangrove forests. Though these waters are also being used by the tourists for swimming but three has been perfect harmony between the swimmers and the crocodiles. Near the zoo is the museum maintained and run by the forest department. This unusual museum displays locally grown woods, including Pad auk which has both light and dark colours are present in the same tree.
Chatham Sawmill
     This one of the Asia's largest wood processing units. It is located on Chatham island. Some of the woods being processed here are termed as rare. One can find the wood like Padauk too.
Ross Island
     Once the administrative headquarters of the British this place is deserted today. Where once manicured lawns occupied space and umbrellas adorned the pool side daily services were held in the Church but now forest & under growths have taken over. Peacocks and deers roam here. The place is in ruins and very sad but it is worth giving a look. On getting down at the Jetty, sign the visitors book as the island is under the Navy and take a look at the small museum to get an idea what this place must have looked in those days. corbyns Cove : Seven kms from the town of Port Blair, it is one of the most magnificent beaches in Andamans. Nearby is the Snake island surrounded by coral reef. Though the water is very tempting is advisable not to swim in these water as the current is very strong.
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