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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.