You can include this interesting farm in your Port Blair travel itinerary if agriculture and farming interest you. Sippighat Agriculture Farm was established in 1959 as the ‘Soil Conservation and Demonstration Center’ and converted into a Horticulture farm in 2003. Sippighat Farm is spread across an area of 80 acres. It shows the best cultivation practices that can be adopted on the islands. Along with providing information on multi-cropping, the practice of the same is demonstrated as well. Here, one can see a wide variety of crops ranging from spices like black pepper and vanilla to cash crops like coffee to medicinal plants. Around one to two hours are required to see the entire farm.
Highlights
Central Government Agricultural Research Institute administers Sippighat Agriculture Farm, and it pursues scientific studies and methods for improving spice production and cultivation of other plants. Spread over 80 acres of cultivated land, you can see here spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, pepper, etc. These are grown here and exported to a number of countries. If you are an ornithologist or a bird lover, then you will love this place as it is a stop-over for many migratory birds. This adds to the attraction of this place. You have a good chance of spotting any of these birds—Eurasian Curlew, Pacific Golden-Plover, Osprey or Fish Eating Eagle, White-Bellied Sea Eagle, Andaman Teal, Large Falcons, and Narcondam Hornbill as these are attracted to the farm.
Overview

Those of you interested in agriculture and farming should visit Sippighat Agriculture Farm when in Port Blair. Set up as the ‘Soil Conservation and Demonstration Center’ in 1959 and converted into a horticulture farm in 2003, the farm is spread across an area of 80 acres. This cultivated green land is again surrounded by natural lust greenery and beauty.
The best cultivation practices that can be adopted on the Andaman Islands are demonstrated at Sippighat Agriculture Farm. Along with providing information about multi-cropping, the farm practices it as well. A wide variety of crops such as black pepper, vanilla, coffee, and various medicinal plants are grown here. The best properties of various medicinal plants can be studied here, and you may get surprised to know all about them.
Timings:
Every day (except Sundays): 06:00 am to 11.00 am and 12:00 noon to 2.30 pm
The farm is closed on Sundays and public holidays.
Plants grown at Sippighat Farm greenhouse

With an area of 16.64 square kilometers, Port Blair has a tropical monsoonal climate. It experiences a dry season and a heavy monsoon for the rest of the year. It is interesting to know that there is no cold season here. Total annual precipitation that averages 2872 millimeters and annual sunshine that averages 2405 hours are the other weather features of Port Blair. The town enjoys an almost steady climate that makes it suitable for all kinds of adventurous activities such as scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming, boating, etc. round the year. All these conditions are favorable for the growth of a number of crops. Some of the medicinal plants that are grown at the farm are as follows:
- Aegle marmelos
- Acorus calamus
- Aloe Vera
- Abrus precatorius
- Cissus quadrangularis
- Andrographis Paniculata
- Asparagus racemosus
- Vitex negundo
- Piper betle
- Stevia rebaudiana
- Mimosa pudica
- Vanilla planifolia
- Clitorea teritea
Things to do
You can take a stroll around the farm and get to look around different plants that are cultivated here. A small pathway is built around it so that you can easily roam around and gather all the information. Another attraction of Sippighat Agriculture Farm is the presence of several species of migratory birds. Thus, it is a sought-after place among ornithologists and birdwatchers. Owing to the same reason, photographers also love this place. Some of the birds that can be spotted here are Pacific Golden-Plover, Eurasian Curlew, Mongolian Plover, etc. So including this farm in your itinerary when you are in Port Blair would be a good decision.
Nearby hotels

Port Blair has all kinds of hotels and resorts that are perfect for budget travellers as well as luxury travellers. There are a number of good accommodations nearby Sippighat Agriculture Farm where you can enjoy a comfortable stay. Some of the hotels are as follows:
- Hotel Shreesh
- Guru International Hotel
- Andaman Residency
- Haywizz
- Anchorage Inn
- A.R Pride residency
- Classic Regency
Nearby places to eat
There are a number of eateries nearby Sippighat Agriculture Farm where you can enjoy a delicious meal along with refreshing drinks. Some of the restaurants are as follows:
- Lazeez restaurant
- Aparupa Paimana Bar
- Lazeez Restaurant
- Ammu Restaurant
- Haywizz Bar
- Haywizz Restaurant
- Afloat Floating Restaurant
Best time to visit
During the winter season in the Andaman Islands, temperatures sometimes hit a minimum of 20°C and occasionally touch 30°C too. This season is the most favorable time of the year to visit Sippighat Agriculture Farm as it offers a very pleasant feel. You can also catch up on the Island Tourism Festival and the Film Festival on your visit during this time of the year. In general also, this is the best time to explore the Andaman Islands.
How to reach
Sippighat Agriculture Farm is situated nearly fifteen kilometers from Port Blair on the road to Wandoor. It is easily accessible by road from the city. You can choose any of the following ways:
- By local bus- The central terminus is Mohanpura bus terminus. The buses operate between 4:30 am and 12 noon and are available throughout the day. There are tours and travel companies that provide private buses from Mohanpura terminus within Port Blair as well as other parts of the Andaman Islands.
- By cab- Private car hire and rentals are the most convenient ways to reach Sippighat Agriculture Farm.
- By auto- Auto rickshaws and minibuses are also available if you are on a budget trip and want to take any local transport.
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