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Sagarika Government Emporium
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Sagarika Government Emporium

Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

3.8 (0)
Overview

The government emporium for authentic island crafts — shell and coconut-shell work, wooden curios and Nicobari mats at fixed, fair prices.

Why visit: Genuine island handicrafts without the bargaining.

Things to do
  • ›Shell crafts
  • ›Wooden curios
  • ›Nicobari mats
  • ›Pearl jewellery
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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–May

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹200–2000

Duration

1 hr

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