Chatham Saw Mill Andaman and Nicobar
Chatham Saw Mill – Port Blair, History, Location, Timing, Entry Fee, Visiting duration, the Best time to visit, Nearby Attraction, How to reach, and Online Booking.
Chatham Saw Mill History:
Chatham Sawmill is the largest Sawmill of Asia, also it is the Oldest Sawmill. This Sawmill was established in the year 1883. The mill started with the second handed materials and machines imported to Chatham Island. This mill was the main source to meet the timber needs. This sawmill is taken care by Forest Department. The Andaman Islands are not only known for the scenic beauty but also popular for the ancient historic monuments like the Cellular Jail, for antique pieces the marine museums, the national parks apart from these the sawmill is an extra credit to the tourism list of Andaman. One can easily reach Andaman and Nicobar Island by means of air, water, by rail or by road. The museum exhibits various wooden carved exhibits. This is one of the giant mills especially dedicated to timber.
Chatham Saw Mill Timings:
All days of the weekExcept for Monday |
8:00 am to 2:30 pm |
Chatham Saw Mill Entry Fee:
Entrance Fee | Rs 20/- |
Child (Below 5 Years) | Free |
Guide Fee | Rs 50/- |
Visiting Duration:
- 1 to 2 hours
Best time to visit:
- November to March
Nearby Attraction:
- Forest Museum
- Samudrika Mariane Museum
- Cellular Island
- Ross and Smith Island
Address:
Chatham Saw Mill
Chatham,
Port Blair,
Andaman and Nicobar.
How to Reach Chatham Saw Mill?
By Air:
Vir Savarkar International Airport is the nearest Airport which is 5 km away
By Ship:
Vishakhapatnam to Port Blair – 1200 km
Chennai to Port Blair – 1190 km
Kolkata to Port Blair – 1255 km
By Road:
Port Blair – 10 km
State Transport and Private Vehicles Easily Available.