India · 2026 itinerary
Port Blair 3-Day Itinerary
A day-by-day plan for Port Blair: the best attractions in order, where to eat, how to get around — with free hotel briefings for your stay.
Arrive & Explore the Highlights
The main local market area around the clock tower. By day it's a bustling street of fruit stalls, spice shops and fishing gear; by evening it becomes a lively promenade along the marina with food stal
🕐 6:00–22:00 daily (stalls open from 9:00)
Free entry💡 Come on a Friday evening when street performers often appear. Bargain firmly but politely at the stalls – prices are higher for tourists. Try the roasted coconut.
Hotels near Aberdeen Bazaar & Marina Park →A former British prison and now a national memorial. Entry is free for Indian citizens (small fee for foreigners). The main building, watchtowers and museum tell the story of India's independence stru
🕐 9:00–17:00, closed on Mondays
Free entry💡 Go early morning to beat crowds and heat; the sound-and-light show in the evening costs extra but is worth it.
Hotels near Cellular Jail →The Waves · ££
Netaji Club · ££
Deeper Into Port Blair
A waterfront park and sports area with a children's play zone, jogging track, outdoor gym and seating areas along the sea. Entry is free, and you can watch local families enjoying the evening air.
🕐 5:00–20:00 daily
💡 Come around 16:00 for cooler weather and sunset views across the bay. The snack kiosks sell good coconut water and samosas.
Run by the Indian Navy, this museum covers marine life, local history and the region's geography. Has a large aquarium with tropical fish, a skeleton of a whale and exhibits on coral reefs.
🕐 9:00–17:00, closed on Mondays
💡 The entry fee is minimal (₹50 for adults). Go early; it gets crowded after 11am. The small souvenir shop sells decent shell crafts.
Island Arcade
New Light House
Final Favourites & Departure
Small but informative museum run by the Anthropological Survey of India. Displays tools, clothing, photographs and artifacts from the indigenous tribes of the A
💡 Allow 45 minutes; the best bits are the life-size tribal dioramas upstairs. No photography allowed inside.
mambos
Ananda
Getting Around Port Blair
Buses stop at the airport road junction, not inside. Walk 5 mins out to NH-4. From Junction, YMCA is a 10-min walk south down MG Road.
Pre-book with the terminal counter if arriving on a government ferry. The road up to YMCA is narrow, so confirm the driver knows the back alley entry by the fruit market.
Share with locals to cut cost to ₹10-15. Say 'YMCA, Aberdeen Bazaar' — drivers know the junction near the police booth. Avoid during ferry arrival rush when prices double.
Buy a prepaid coupon at the counter just outside arrivals to avoid haggling. YMCA is in the central Aberdeen Bazaar area, not near Corbyn's Cove.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 3 days enough for Port Blair?
Three days covers the main highlights well. You can see the key attractions like Aberdeen Bazaar & Marina Park and get a genuine feel for the city. For a more leisurely pace or to explore neighbourhoods in depth, a 5-day trip is better.
What is the best time to visit Port Blair?
See our full best time to visit Port Blair guide — it covers weather month by month, peak vs. shoulder seasons and how to avoid the crowds.
Where should I stay for this itinerary?
A central location saves transit time between sites. Top options include Gouverment Guest House, Hornbill Nest resort, Peerless Resort. See the full ranked list with free briefings for each.