I stay in the little family hotel – not mentioned in Lonely Planet book: you will find “Shah-n-shah” in the side street behind the bus station and the market. They charge 400 rp per fan room with bath and if you will ask they will give you even a towel…
The main attraction of Port Blair is… the jail. The former jail of course – built by British at the end of 19th century… Now it has a status of museum – only 3 of 7 huge wings remained but it is still very impressive. They charge 5 rp entry fee plus 10 if you want to use still camera (but nobody care…).
I took also a boat to Ross Island – historic place – British headquarter till 1941. Private boats from Water sports Marina will take you there for 60 rp /round trip. You will pay additional 20 rp entry fee on the island. It is worth to go there to see wild beach and the remains of the buildings covered by lush vegetation. It looks like little Angkor Wat…
