Chatham Saw Mill

The most astounding Chatham sawmill is one of the top places to visit in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the capital city of Port Blair in the Andaman. The biggest structure observed of the historical buildings in entire Asia. Constructions have historical importance, deep-rooted history of colonial regime.  The dense forest surrounds the place. This makes the place unique and a must-visit destination.

Chatham Saw Mill history

In the year 1883, the colonial rule the destruction made by the Japanese ruler's invasion, during the period of World War II. The island is the rebirth place for the beginning of the settlement. 
 
After the destruction, the new civilization took birth in Chatham Saw Mill. There is a museum inside the mill, where a great collection of woods is found. The woods have intricate designs on it.

The forest museum department is helping to guide and keep the display of the curved woods in a proper way. The wooden showpieces of woods include crocodiles, balancing dolls and padauk wood, the furniture, are kept inside with care and attention. 

Chatham Saw Mill Port Blair timings

This historical landmark place has set the timing to explore by the tourists. The time starts from 8:30 am in the morning to 2:30 pm in noon, excluding Sundays and public holidays.

The duration to spend inside is around 1-2 hours as per you entry for controlling the crowd and noise.

Chatham Saw Mill entry charges

The charge is around Rs. 10 per person and Rs.50 for the complete guide tour inside and out. 

The Andaman tour package offers the oldest and largest destination. The forest department of the Andaman government looks after the place. Nevertheless, the interesting highlight of this place is that generates around 800 people as employment from the local community. Every year they produce the woods in the mills around 20000 logs. Come and explore the place!