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Zonal Anthropological Museum & Cottage Industries
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Zonal Anthropological Museum & Cottage Industries

Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

3.8 (0)
Overview

A showcase of Nicobari and Andamanese crafts and the cottage-industries emporium where you can watch and buy island handiwork.

Why visit: Watch and buy authentic island cottage crafts.

Things to do
  • ›Nicobari crafts
  • ›Live artisans
  • ›Souvenirs
  • ›Cultural displays
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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–May

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹100–1500

Duration

1 hr

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