Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov. 11: The Department of Art & Culture, A&N Administration will be organizing Heritage Walks in and around Sri Vijaya Puram on a regular basis. The initiative aims to showcase the Islands’ rich historical and cultural legacy and to provide an immersive experience for tourists, residents, students, and heritage enthusiasts. The walk will be conducted by Shri Pronab Sircar, Local Historian.
The Heritage Walk – Kalapani Trail is scheduled to be conducted on Nov. 21 from 5.30 am to 7 am. Route: Mazar of Allama Fazl-e-Haq Khairabadi (Starting Point) — Lady Convicts’ Barrack—Government Press—Blessington—JNRM—Battle of Aberdeen Memorial
The Heritage Walk is open to all — tourists, students, freelance tourist guides, empaneled guides, representatives of tour operators, and any individual interested in exploring the Islands’ heritage. Through this walk, participants will gain first-hand insights into the history, architecture, and stories of different sites in Sri Vijaya Puram while the local guides and tourism students will get a platform to learn and carry forward these cultural experiences.
Interested individuals may contact to the Department of Art & Culture or call at 03192-234775 and email at artand.culture@and.nic.in for participation details on or before 19.11.2026.
Let us walk together through time, celebrate our shared heritage and strengthen cultural tourism in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.