India - Andaman and Nicobar Islands - Havelock Island

Elephant Beach in Havelock Island, in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India.

I went to this island on 2nd January 2025 by cruise ship from Haddo Jetty in Port Blair. Bought this postcard and others and got the stamps cancelled at the Havelock Island's Post Office.

Havelock Island, officially known as Swaraj Dweep (transl. Self-Rule Island), is one of the largest islands in Ritchie's Archipelago, to the east of Great Andaman within the Andaman Islands. It belongs to the South Andaman administrative district, part of the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The island is 41 km (25 mi) northeast of the capital city, Port Blair (read further).

India - Andaman and Nicobar Islands - Cellular Jail

The condemned cells in Port Blair's historic cellular jail. Once a penal colony, this famous group of islands now plays host to some of the world's finest Scuba Diving.

Sent by myself from Port Blair during my vacation on 31st December 2024 to 4th January 2025. 

The Cellular Jail, also known as 'Kāal - Pani'. KAAL meaning time, i.e. once a prisoner goes there, he doesn't come back to the mainland and PANI mean water, as it is surrounded by water, but over the years it is now terms as KALA PAANI, was a British colonial prison in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The prison was used by the colonial government of India for the purpose of exiling criminals and political prisoners. Many notable independence activists were imprisoned there during the struggle for India's independence. Today, the complex serves as a national memorial monument (read further).

The beautiful stamps were postmarked at the counter of Port Blair's Post Office (Head Office).

Postcard from RAMOLON. The only place where I found postcards in Port Blair.

India - Andaman and Nicobar Islands - Clown Fish

A Clown Fish seeks refuge in his traditional home, an anemone. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have some of the finest scuba diving in South Asia.

Sent by myself from Port Blair during my vacation on 31st December 2024 to 4th January 2025. 

The beautiful stamps were postmarked at the counter of Port Blair's Post Office (Head Office).

Postcard from RAMOLON. The only place where I found postcards in Port Blair.

India - Andaman and Nicobar Islands - Island Sunset

Island sunset. At 92'E and only 11'N the sun drops quickly over the India Ocean and another day in paradise comes to an end.

Sent by myself from Port Blair during my vacation on 31st December 2024 to 4th January 2025. 

The beautiful stamps were postmarked at the counter of Port Blair's Post Office (Head Office).

Postcard from RAMOLON. The only place where I found postcards in Port Blair.

India - Andaman and Nicobar Islands - Street Market

Port Blair is known for its cuisine. Influences flow like spices from India's north and south, Burma and China.

Sent by myself from Port Blair during my vacation on 31st December 2024 to 4th January 2025. 

The beautiful stamps were postmarked at the counter of Port Blair's Post Office (Head Office).

Postcard from RAMOLON. The only place where I found postcards in Port Blair.

India - Andaman and Nicobar Islands - Port Blair's Night-Market

Port Blair's vibrant night-market is more reminiscent of South East Asia than India.

Sent by myself from Port Blair during my vacation on 31st December 2024 to 4th January 2025. 

The beautiful stamps were postmarked at the counter of Port Blair's Post Office (Head Office).

Postcard from RAMOLON. The only place where I found postcards in Port Blair.