Samudrika Naval Marine Museum in Andaman Islands
Samudrika Naval Marine Museum is a museum situated in Port Blair in India. The museum is run by the Indian Navy.
The museum has five sections presenting history of Andaman Islands, geographical information, people of Andaman, archaeology, and marine life. It also houses a vast collection of cells, corals and a few species of colourful fishes of the sea around the islands.
Basic Information
vast collection of Cells, Corals and a few species of colourful fishes of the sea
INR 50 for Adults | INR 25 for Children | Free for Handicapped, Freedom Fighters and Senor Citizens [Upon Providing of Valid Proof]
April – July | November - March
9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday closed.
Interesting Facts
- The Samudrika Naval Marine Museum is run by the Indian Navy and it stores five galleries dotted with history, geography, anthropology and marine life of the Island
Things to DO
- Be mesmerized by the amazing pieces of work within the Forest Museum which have been set up by the authorities just nearby.
- Photograph the premises of the mill and its nearby sites which bear a lot of effects from the war which the island had witnessed.
Traveller Tips
- Since the mill is open to visitors just for half a day, make sure you visit the place early.
- There will be a lot of wood dust in the area due to the nature of the manufacturing process fo people with breathing problems are advised to take precautionary measures while visiting it.
How to reach
The Chatham Saw Mill is situated at the Chatham Islands, which is quite nearby Port Blair, at just about 11 kilometers away from the center of the capital. Public transport is widely available to reach this location as it is connected to the main areas by road.
Nearby Attractions
Forest Museum
Viper Island
North Bay Island
Forest Museum
Located on the outskirts of Port Blair, Forest Museum is a famous attraction for its wide collection related to forest and the assortment of trees. This prominent museum is a must visit place in Port Blair and it is managed by the forest department of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The major attractions that are set on display in this museum include the artifacts that are made from timber, gurjan, oak, satin wood and paduak. These displayed artifacts reflect the rich and dense flora found in the islands. The forest department also carries out researches and the outcomes of these research activities can be clearly seen in this museum. To add flavor for the tourists, the museum also incorporates a mini zoo and a small zoological garden inside the building.
Viper Island
Viper Island is a serene beautiful tourist destination and can be approached by harbor cruise originating from Phoenix Bay Jetty in Port Blair. This place is visited by number of tourists as it has multiple attractions with historical importance and also has mesmerizing picnic spots with natural picturesque environments. Viper Island is a serene beautiful tourist Spot and has multiple attractions with historical importance and also has mesmerizing picnic spots with natural picturesque environments.
North Bay Island
The island belongs to the Great Andaman group and lies north of Middle Andaman Island. Many small island groups surround its beaches. The islands main town is Diglipur. The island previously had an indigenous population of the Great Andamanese, for example, the Bo, but they are no longer present: the island is populated by immigrants from the Indian mainland and their descendants The island is home to the highest point in the archipelago, Saddle Peak at 731 meters. North Andaman has fairly frequent large earthquakes, and suffered inundation from the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake tsunami. It is ideal place for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Restaurants Facility
- Icy Spicy
- Cafeteria, Chatham Saw Mill
- Rola Costa Restaurant & Juice Corner
- Andhra Hotel
- Bengali Restaurant
- Punjabi Dhaba
- Hotel Seagull
- D P Cottage Bar & Restaurant
Places to stay near Chatham Saw Mill
- HAYWIZZ
- Hotel NK International
- The Seaview Residency
- Hotel Shompen
- Hotel Driftwood
- Sun Sea Resort
- J Hotel
- Hotel Velocity
Frequently Asked Questions
Viper Island
North Bay Island
- Icy Spicy
- Cafeteria, Chatham Saw Mill
- Rola Costa Restaurant & Juice Corner
- Andhra Hotel
- Bengali Restaurant
- Punjabi Dhaba
- Hotel Seagull
- D P Cottage Bar & Restaurant