An increasingly popular holiday destination, Port Blair is gaining significant limelight among tourists for scuba diving, snorkelling or simply some downtime at the beach. Before you head off to the popular Havelock Island, consider spending some time in Port Blair, which acts as a comfortable base during your trip.

Visiting Port Blair During the Winters
 
Head to Port Blair during the winter vacations and enjoy the cosy weather this region offers. While the city maintains great temperatures throughout the year, visiting during the winter months comes with an additional set of benefits. During the month of January, the city hosts a 15-day festival of dance, drama and music called the Island Festival. It also features some great exhibitions, displays of arts and crafts, marine life, local flora and fauna among other things.

The Island Festival acts as an important attraction during this time of year, allowing visitors a holistic insight into the local culture and way of life. With added attractions such as parasailing, undersea walking, jet skiing and much more, maximise on your time here and book a hotel in Port Blair in advance.
 
The Island Festival

The Island Tourism Festival in Port Blair is organized every year with an aim to promote tourism and entertainment in this region. While all the major events are held in the capital, there are smaller events, that are a part of the festival, which are organized in Wimberlygunj, Wandoor, Neil, Havelock, Rangat, Mayabunder, Diglipur, Hut Bay, Car Nicobar, Kamorta and Campbell Bay.

What to Expect at the Island Festival, 2017?

The 10-day Island Festival in Port Blair is scheduled to kick off on January 5th, 2017, at the ITF Grounds. The focal point of the event will be the exhibition which aims to highlight the progress the island administration has made across various spheres. This will be achieved through retail sale stalls, food stalls and stalls that will interest tourists looking for unique local activities. The festival will also have a floating restaurant where visitors can dine and have a great time.

In addition to this, one can expect some exquisite performances by famous artists from the mainland. This includes performances by famous music bands, Bollywood singers, performers and dancers. The Hasya Kavi Sammelan organised by the official language department of Administration is expected to draw a crowd.

Most of the venues of the events are located at a short drive from some of the most popular hotels in Port Blair. This makes it convenient for tourists to spend a few days on the island to enjoy the festival in its full capacity.
 
Look up some of the many comfortable hotels in Port Blair that allows you the convenience of maximizing your time here while also having a relaxing time when you need a break from the celebrations.