Is located at the northern tip of Andaman.A bridge connects this saw mill to Port Blair. The mill, dating back to 1836, is a big store house for different varieties of wood.It is owned by Forest department.In the mill complex, Forest department has established a modern Museum in September 2006.It exhibits souvenirs and various handicrafts on timber.There is an entry... More

The oldest saw mill of Asia shows how the British aided the industry in India.

You should go there. This is an 150 year old saw mill. There is nothing spectacular about this island but it has its own charm. I still vividly remember the all permeating smell of freshly saw-ed wood. The museum of the saw mill is also nice.

Sawmill was established by Britishers in 1883 to meet there wood requirements on Andaman islands. It is situated right on the seashore of Chatham island.The mill is under control of forest deptt. The mill was damaged during second world war's bombing but later on revived by Indian govt and it is functional even today. There is a forest museum on... More

This is one of the must visit of Port Blair. An very old, large scale saw mill still in service. Unfortunately they do not allow photography at factory areas. You can take photographs only in the storgae areas.

No person to guide the tourist as whats important about the location

Avoid visiting Museums in Port Blair. instead of it visit these Saw Mill it is Asia's One of the Largest Saw Mill. The experience was good. It is in working condition since the British rule and still going good.

There aren't many places to see in Port Blair. So, this fills the itinerary in tour operator planned itinerary. This is a working saw mill which is owned by the government. You won't find any guidance as where to go and what to see once you enter the place. There is a small museum which has artifacts made of wood,... More

Although the place has a historical importance but is not very impressive.only one bomb pit to be seen,but it is a part of every itenary of port blair tourism I could not understand why?