Cellular Jail, Port Blair
A colonial-era prison where Indian freedom fighters were held, now a national memorial.
Colonial history and indigenous tribes
Andaman & Nicobar Islands — Heritage & Culture
Monuments, living traditions and festivals that shape Andaman & Nicobar Islands beyond its city sights.
Key monuments
Ross Island ruins
The former British administrative headquarters, now reclaimed by jungle.
Cinque Island
A protected marine site with coral reefs and historic significance.
Festivals
Island Tourism Festival
A cultural showcase of tribal and mainland Indian arts held in Port Blair each January.
Subhash Mela
Commemorates Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's 1943 visit and flag-hoisting on the islands.
Culture
Home to some of the world's most isolated indigenous tribes (Sentinelese, Jarawa), alongside a mixed settler population.