Port Blair on South Andaman Island is the capital city of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, an Indian territory in the Bay of Bengal. It is connected to mainland India through air and sea. Daily flights operate from Chennai, Kolkata & Bhubaneswar to Port Blair's Veer Savarkar Airport. Flights operate from Bangalore, Mumbai, Hyderabad and New Delhi during tourist seasons based on demand. Shipping services are available from Chennai, Kolkata and Vishakhapatnam to Port Blair. There is a sailing generally twice or thrice a month from Chennai/Kolkata/Vizag to Port Blair.

Cellular Jail also known as 'Kala Pani' is located in Port Blair which stood mute witness to the torture meted out to the freedom fighters, who were incarcerated in this jail. The jail, completed in the year 1906 acquired the name ‘Cellular’ because it is entirely made up of individual cells for solitary confinement. It originally was a building with seven wings and a central-tower acting as its fulcrum and a massive structure comprising honeycomb like corridors. A part of the building was subsequently demolished and presently three out of the seven wings are intact. The Jail, now a place of pilgrimage for all freedom loving people, has been declared a National Memorial.

Ross Island, officially known as Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island, is an island of the South Andaman administrative district in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The island is situated 3 km (2 mi) east of Port Blair. The historic ruins are a major tourist attraction. Ross Island was named after marine surveyor, Daniel Ross. In December 2018, it was renamed as Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island as a tribute to Subhas Chandra Bose.

Viper Island is an island of the South Andaman district in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The island lies 4 km (2 mi) west of Port Blair. Viper Island derives its name from the vessel H.M.S. Viper in which Lt. Archibald Blair came to Andaman and Nicobar Islands in 1789. The vessel, it is believed, met with an accident and its wreckage was found near the island. This small island was the site of the jail where the British used to imprison convicts and political prisoners. It has the ruins of a gallows atop a hillock.

The Mount Harriet National park is one of the closest wilderness areas to the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Port Blair spread over 46.62 sq km which lies at an elevation of 459 meters above sea level. The park is covered with dense evergreen and semi-evergreen forests of outstanding natural beauty. It is known for collection and conservation of flora and fauna species, and also offers some of the most enviable views for miles around, being a mountain peak.

With the calm Andaman Sea in the backdrop, the entrancing beauty of the lush evergreen forests grows manifold. Mount Harriet National Park is a perfect place to spend some ‘me’ time in nature’s midst.

CHIDIYATAPU is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Andaman. It is a carpet of rich mangrove forests that host numerous species of birds. This eco-park, at the southernmost tip of the South Andaman Island, is situated at a distance of 30 km from Port Blair, the capital of the archipelago. Apart from being a bird watching paradise, this place is also popular for its picnic spots, trekking trails and glorious sunset views. The main attraction of Chidiya tapu is its Sunset Point. From here, you can get glorious views of the setting sun as it dips into the Bay of Bengal. There is also a mini zoo, which is worth a visit.