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Andaman

Barren Island is the only confirmed active volcano in India and the Andaman Sea. It is geologically significant as the only historically active volcanic cone in the region, offering rare opportunities to observe volcanic activity in a tropical island setting. Its remoteness and lack of permanent human settlement add to its natural value for scientific study and conservation.

Rutland Island (officially Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Island) is a small island south of Port Blair in the Andaman archipelago. It is important primarily for its natural marine and coastal ecosystems — coral reefs, clear waters and mangrove fringes — which support diverse marine life and bird species. The island illustrates the quieter, less-developed side of the Andamans compared with Port Blair and Havelock, offering a glimpse of island ecology and coastal landscapes rather than dense tourism infrastructure.

Chatham Saw Mill (established in the late 19th century) is one of the oldest and largest saw mills in Asia and an important industrial heritage site in the Andaman Islands. Built during the British colonial period, the mill played a central role in the timber industry, fueling construction and shipbuilding in the region and providing long-term employment to local communities. Today it stands as a living museum that showcases traditional timber-processing techniques and colonial-era machinery.

Samudrika Naval Marine Museum, operated by the Indian Navy in Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, is dedicated to the maritime, cultural and natural heritage of the islands. The museum documents island life, coastal ecology, marine biodiversity, coral and shell collections and the naval history of the archipelago, serving both educational and conservation purposes. It is an important resource for visitors and students to understand the unique island ecosystems and maritime history of the Andamans.

The Anthropological Museum in Port Blair, Andaman, preserves and presents the material culture and lifeways of the indigenous communities of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands (including groups such as the Great Andamanese, Onge, Jarawa and Nicobarese). It is an important centre for education and research on tribal ethnography, conservation of traditional artefacts, and public awareness about the islands' unique human heritage.

Fisheries Museum, Andaman showcases the region's rich marine biodiversity and the traditional fishing culture of the islands. It serves as an educational resource on local marine life, fishing techniques, aquaculture and conservation efforts that are important to the livelihoods and heritage of island communities.

Gandhi Park is a popular urban waterfront park in Port Blair, Andaman. It serves as a peaceful recreational space for residents and visitors and is often used for small public gatherings and commemorative events honoring national figures. The park contributes to the city's civic life by offering a landscaped spot near the harbor for relaxation and informal social activities.

The Japanese bunkers at Corbyn's Cove are remnants of World War II when the Japanese occupied the Andaman and Nicobar Islands (1942–1945). These concrete pillboxes and defensive structures were part of coastal defenses meant to protect landing points and strategic routes near Port Blair. They serve as tangible reminders of the islands' wartime past and are of interest to historians, students, and visitors studying the region's 20th-century history.

Little Andaman (Hut Bay) is the southernmost major island of the Andaman group and is valued for its largely intact tropical rainforest, long sandy beaches and strong coastal currents. It is important ecologically as habitat for coastal and marine species and culturally for the small indigenous communities that have lived in the region. Hut Bay is the main settlement and entry point for visitors.

Butler Bay Beach is located on Little Andaman Island and is valued primarily for its natural importance: a long, relatively undeveloped sandy shoreline backed by coconut palms and tropical rainforest. The beach and surrounding marine areas are important for coastal ecology, including seasonal nesting grounds for sea turtles (notably Olive Ridley). The island is also home to indigenous communities (the Onge people inhabit parts of Little Andaman), giving the area cultural significance in the broader context of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

White Surf Waterfall is a small but picturesque cascade in the Andaman Islands valued primarily for its natural beauty and rainforest setting. It showcases the islands' lush tropical ecosystems—mangroves, evergreen forests and freshwater streams—and contributes to local biodiversity. The falls are a popular short nature stop for visitors exploring the less-developed islands of the Andamans and are often highlighted in eco-tourism circuits.

Whisper Wave Waterfall is a scenic freshwater cascade set within the rainforests of the Andaman Islands. It is valued primarily for its natural importance—as a seasonal freshwater source, a habitat for island birds and amphibians, and a striking example of the archipelago’s lush interior landscapes. The waterfall’s layered drops and natural plunge pool create a tranquil microenvironment that contrasts with the nearby coastal ecosystems.

Sagarika Government Emporium is a government-run handicraft and souvenir outlet in the Andaman Islands that plays an important cultural and economic role by showcasing and marketing traditional island crafts. It supports local artisans, preserves traditional shellcraft, cane and bamboo work, and other indigenous art forms, and is a trusted place for tourists to buy authentic Andaman-made products.