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Travel Place : MOUNT HARRIET
World » Asia » India » Port Blair MOUNT HARRIETMount Harriet is about 55 km by road from Port Blair. It is the second highest peak in South Andamans, measuring 365 m high. Mount Harriet occupies a prominent place on the eco-tourism map of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It was the summer headquarters of the Chief Commissioner during the British Raj. A captivating view of the outer islands and the sea is offered atop the hill. One can go trekking through the trail from Mt Harriet to Madhuban and view the forest life, flora and fauna. Trekking equipment and tents can be hired from Andaman Teal House. There is also a Forest Guest House with beautiful huts. Port Blair has a picturesque natural beauty and wonder of its own. It is the capital of the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar islands and thus holds a high reputation. The city of Port Blair boasts of a number of tourist destinations which are visited by the tourists worldwide.
Among the many popular tourist places of Port Blair, Mount Harriet is the most magnificent one. The Mount Harriet of Port Blair is located on the other side of the Ross Island and is 1200 feet high. This is the highest hill of the whole South Andaman region. During the British reign, the Mount Harriet used to be the headquarters of the chief commissioner.
Mount Harriet in Port Blair is blessed with unparalleled natural charm and beauty of this hilly area. It is a source of major attraction for the tourists coming to the place. This place holds some spectacular attractions which observes great appreciation from the spectators.
The top of the hill of the Mount Harriet provides a magnificent view of the Port Blair City, the Ross Island and the Havelock Islands. One can see endemic birds and other animals roaming around in the hill. There is also an enormous variety of flora found here. To experience the beauty of the night in the hilly land, one can stay in the guest house there.
Visitors from different corners of the world visits the Mount Harriet at Port Blair at different times of the year to experience the unending beauty of the nature.
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