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Andamans, in the middle of the Bay of Bengal, halfway between India and Burma, lies this string of over 300 richly-forested, tropical islands. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands were annexed by the British in the 19th century and used as a penal colony for Indian-freedom fighters. The notorious Cellular Jail is one the most famous tourist attractions of Port Blair. From this capital, boats are available for trips to near by islands and excursions can be made to Chiriyatapu or Bird Island, Corbyn''s Cove beach, Ross Island, and other islands in the region. Shopping includes mother of pearl jewellery and artefacts, objects d''art in local wood, palm mats, shells, etc. Port Blair, the only sizable town on the islands, serves as the administrative capital. The center of the town is the lively Aberdeen Bazaar. Constructed entirely of wood, it has been razed to the ground several times in the past. However, every time, reconstruction was completed in no time and now it is as colorful as ever. Port Blair is the only place to do some sightseeing. The major attraction here is the Cellular Jail, slowly being claimed back again by nature, overgrowing with plants and moss. Today, the jail is a memorial to the freedom fighters, who laid down their lives to make the country independent. The library here has some interesting books for those interested in knowing more about the indigenous tribes. The Anthropological Museum displays some tools, dresses and photos. Marine Museum, which covers the history and geography of the islands and the Fisheries Museum displays the rich marine life of the Andaman Sea. Accessibility Air: Indian Airlines connects Port Blair with Calcutta, Chennai (Madras) & Car Nicobar. The Boeing 737 flights from Calcutta and Madras take approximately 2 hours to reach. Sea: There are ships sailing from Madras & Calcutta Ports and occasionally from Visakhapatnam. The journey takes approximately three days.
