Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Bay Island, Port Blair

Lying at the confluence of the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea, the Andaman & Nicobar Islands offer awe-inspiring architectural monuments, pristine beaches, palm-lined shores and some of the finest diving and snorkelling options in Asia. Drawing inspiration from picture-perfect surroundings and local culture, Welcomhotel Port Blair celebrates the quintessential island life, the rawness of untouched forests, carefreeness of island spirit and beauty of indigenous architecture. Built on a hill and designed by the famed architect, late Charles Correa, the hotel overlooks lush greenery and pristine blue waters of the Bay of Bengal. With large overhanging roofs and a series of decks that cascade down the hillside, the hotel was built in 1981 using indigenous materials such as local timber called Pedauk...