Shop To Your Heart’s Content At These 5 Best Places For Souvenirs

Andaman & Nicobar Islands is not just nature’s treasure trove but is also an ideal place to shop! And it's safe to say that no vacation is truly satisfactory if you don't return with almost twice the luggage that you came with! So here are a list of all the places where you can shop for souvenirs from:

1. Sagarika Government Emporium

Carry some travel memories back home by shopping at Sagarika Government Emporium. From clothes to keychains to pearl jewellery & handicraft items, Sagarika sells items made by the locals which helps in the sustainability of the island’s resources. The shop is a source of livelihood for all the artists indigenous to the island. The marine paraphernalia will be a joy to all the beach lovers.

Where | DAG Colony, Port Blair

2. Aberdeen Bazaar

The main crossroad at Port Blair leads to the Aberdeen Bazaar, which is lined on both ends by shops selling everything imaginable, from daily essentials to electronics & more. The Aberdeen Clock Tower and the Gandhi Statue Island are the landmarks which will help you navigate to shops where you can buy handicraft items & decorative items. 

Where | Aberdeen Bazaar, Aberdeen, Port Blair

3. Queen Sea Shell Craft

Queen Sea Shell Craft specialises in all kinds of seashells, handicrafts items & natural pearls. Do up your space with decorative items made of seashells from this store. From shell curtains to mirrors, this place has everything to give your homes a beachy vibe! It's located in Port Blair, on the main lane of Aberdeen Bazaar. You will be delighted to know that it's listed as one of the best handicraft stores in Port Blair.

Where | MG Road, Shop No. 3, Aberdeen Bazar, Port Blair 

4. Market No. 3 & Village No. 2, Main Street Market (Havelock)

There are a few good shops at Market no. 3 and Village no. 2 that remain open till the afternoon. You can pick up shells and wooden jewellery from here. These places also have shops that sell diving gear as well.

Where | Havelock Island

5. Anthropological Museum

This museum is solely dedicated to history and so for those who take an active interest in the life of the aboriginals, Zonal Anthropological Museum will give you a detailed insight into the lives of the two tribes of the island. The museum charges a very nominal amount to tell you stories about their way of life, their living styles, et al. The museum also has a gift shop from where you can collect curios from which is why it makes it to this list! 

Where | Phoenix Bay, Port Blair

Apart from the above, the island is strewn with shops at every beach so that you can take a piece of your travels back with you!