First day of the Andaman tour was started by visiting Ross island and Munda Mahadi near Chidiya Tapu. This is a 7 episode series of Adaman group of islands,
Just in case if you missed how we reached Andaman, you can check out our EP 1 & EP2 in BTS channel Harish Bali travels, You will notice that we went to Andaman via Kolkata.
We shot this video on 10th October 2023, below are the activities we did throughout the day.
Following are the activities that we did during the day.
South Point - This is the popular place in port blair, where Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose hoisted our National Flag in 1943 in India.
Ross Island, - We proceeded to our next sightseeing spot of our day, boarded an exclusive speedboat - Rs 3700 to Ross Island, now known as Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Dweep. Which used to be the administrative headquarters of the British during their rule. After India got independence this island was handed over to the Indian Navy. This island used to be around 200 acres after 1941 due to the earthquake it is now 70 acres. In this island we met with Anuradha Ji who guided us, briefed us about the historical activities that took place on this island during British time.
Aberdeen Bazaar - After this we went to this bazaar which also has historic connections. Hotel kattabomman which is known for south indian pure vegetarian - we ordered curd rice - Rs 70. This restaurant is around 50 years old located in portblair.
Chidiya Tapu - which is around 28 km from portblair. During this we were badly impacted by rain, we wanted to do a trek of 1.5 km which gives you the bird eye view of the sea. Going through the forest without a guide is not advisable. Munda Pahar is the starting point where you start the trek visiting hours 10am to 3pm.
Munda Padad is a beautiful trek located a distance of about 1.5 km from Chidiya Tapu. Level of difficulty - Low. for this trek.
Then after that we reached our hotel, we booked Hornbill nest which is govt. Hotel.
