government saw mill chatham

Mehzabin87

A very nice place, very good . We get to see the functioning of the sawmill and how the logs are carted in ships and processing. The supervisor and the lady at the museum were very helpful.

Nazym

Primitive facility without safe working conditions for local workers but if ever in Port Blair then I suppose this place is one of the sightseeing attractions just to tick the box. Pity that they only sell limited choice of small handmade stuff

Travel_Akanksha

Overall it was an interesting visit with a small museum with Andaman history and relics. We did see the saw mill but it wasn't functioning - so we missed the excitement of seeing the processing live. The saw mill was attacked by Japan during the WWII and you can see the bunkers and the crater created by the bombing. You will have to walk some distance - so if you have elderly parents with you - think twice. If you enjoy scenic/natural beauty and don't really care about history and war stories, don't spend your time visiting the mill.

VasanthAditya

One can say it is biggest mill in Asia, as far as i know. There are few more places to see. 1. Mill museum where you will find photos and wooden sculptures(show pieces ).2. Bomb pit, Nothing much about this place.3. Japanese war bunker.

atuldeolankar

being an engineer i was awed by the equipments used then, and kudos to the administration who have maintained it in working condition, the small meusium is also fantastic.

dranujkiran

Easily reachable by three wheeler / cab . Closed on Sundays . Closes at 1430 hrs on Saturday . Rest of the week 9 AM to 4 PM . Must take the official guide for Rs 50 / 4 Pax . Otherwise you would roam around like a lost soul and probably miss the functioning mill altogether . Any way , I think it is dangerous to go walkabout in the saw mill on your own . They should not allow it . Don't miss the orchids at the dispensary and the Japanese bomb shelter . The forest museum is the highlight and there are a few woodwork souvenirs for sale . Around Rs 400 for a polished bowl of Paduak wood . Small cafeteria for essentials . Nice place to spend an hour .

malvikaa

it will cost u rs.50 in auto to reach this place from main city ..... rs. 20 entry ticket ............ divided in 3part ..... the mill the museum the officer quaters........... all well maintained and clean

rpsingh54

This saw mill was constructed by Britishers on independent island Chatham. Everything is made of wood. Forest department offices are situated within the campus & mill is now run by the government. It fulfills the requirement of different types of wood for all the Andaman Nicobar islands. Must take guide along who explains the complete history of saw mill in detail. Guides are available on right hand side after the entrance gate with very nominal charges. The forest museum inside is worth watching. The art pieces made of wood, displayed in the museum are Marvellous but are not for sale here. The bunker used by the Japanese forces to save themselves from Britishers attack is inside the campus & has been closed now.

swatigeeta

This mill will be a place I bet you have never visited earlier, the logs are still transported through the lumbering style.It can be covered in the educational tour to Andaman. Massive saw machines, life size set up and the whole procedure of wood cutting will enrich knowledge.I like certain things Britishers did to India.Yes.

NikitaGM

A place with lot of historic importance as far as Port Blair is concerned. Almost everything is made of wood here and the wood is of very good quality. Broadly speaking, this saw mill exhibits the importance of forest department and forestry in Andamans & Nicobar Islands.

MiliChattGhosh

It is very rich in history and also has many artefact that depict the culture of Port Blair. It also shows the ancient bridge that connects to the island on which the saw mill is constructed. Also has a place where the Japanese threw a bomb in the World War.

papia25

Not to miss this place. We visited it on the last day. Its old saw mill run by the government. It even has the Japense bunkers used during the world war

sherurhino

It gives us the experience of how the plundering of forest had been started way back by the Britishers. today also the mill runs a full swing, the process of a tree dying and converted to a need of mankind , its the best example. one would love to see it close for further plundering of forest while the mill for visit as a closed mill would be ideal situation. huge mill and must see. the museum is amazing and a few old cut sections speaks of there old days in the rings available in cut sections

Smrti

We went on a normal working day; it was a good experience to walk around in a huge mill that is still operational. It was first time that I also saw bunkers and bomb pits from the Second world war in India. Do visit, if you have some extra time.

Josephineump

We visited on a Sunday when the sawmill wasn't working, but it was still very interesting to wander round the various buildings (and probably quieter!). We particularly liked the little museum which tells something of the history of the mill and has a magnificent display of wood carvings.