National Park OR Wandoor Wildlife Sanctuary of ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR

ABOUT WANDOOR NATIONAL PARK

Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, also known as Wandoor Marine National Park, is a popular tourist attraction in Andaman. This is a fantastic National Park for Marine life in Andaman and is unique all over the world. The pristine beauty Jolly Buoy Island is a part of this National Park. 

The Wandur National Park is located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Indian Ocean. The Andaman and Nicobar Island groups have over 300 islands, many of which are uninhabited. Wandoor National Park, Wandoor Wildlife Sanctuary, National Park in Wandoor,Wandoor National Park India,Wandoor Park Tours India Wandoor National Park, Wandoor Wildlife Sanctuary, National Park in Wandoor,Wandoor National Park India,Wandoor Park Tours India The 12 islands of the Labyrinthine island group, make up the Wandur National Park, also known as the Mahatma Gandhi Marine Park. Situated 30 Km south of Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the Wandur National Park consists of tropical islands, covered with dense forest, that includes creepers and rare orchids.

The islands have beautiful beaches but in many places, the thick vegetation comes down to the shore and the tips of leaves and branches trail in the water. Mangrove swamps along the waters edge are another fascinating sight. The islands also have a number of caves, which can explore on your tour of Wandur National Park.

Wildlife in The Wandoor National Park

The Wandur National Park is known for its rare marine life. The Olive Ridley Turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), Hawskbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), and Green Turtles (Chelonia mydas) make their nesting grounds on the beaches of the islands in Wandur National Park. Wandoor National Park, Wandoor Wildlife Sanctuary, National Park in Wandoor,Wandoor National Park India,Wandoor Park Tours India There is a significant population of Estuarine Crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) in Wandur National Park. Another rare creature found here is the Coconut Crab (Birgus latro), many species of fish, amphibians and mollusks are found along the sea shore of the Wandur National Park. Many species of water birds including the Black-naped Tern (Sterna sumatrana), Roseate Tern (Sterna dougallii) and Sooty Tern (Sterna fuscata) as well as gulls, swifts, serpent crested eagles, and ospreys live along the waters edge and feed on the abundant marine life of Wandur National Park.

The Wandur National Park consists of a number of islands, each of which has its own unique ecosystem. Some of the islands are Jollybouy, which is known for the tide pools on its beach where you can see anemones (Heteractis crispa), cowries (Cypraeidae), sea cucumbers (Holothuroidea), starfish (Ophioderma), and spider conch (Lambis). Redskin Island has a number of deer, which were introduced by the British. Mangrove swamps and a coral reef add to the charm of this island. Wandoor National Park, Wandoor Wildlife Sanctuary, National Park in Wandoor,Wandoor National Park India,Wandoor Park Tours India Wandoor National Park, Wandoor Wildlife Sanctuary, National Park in Wandoor,Wandoor National Park India,Wandoor Park Tours India The Andaman islands are known for their abundance of marine life. Over 135 species of coral are found in the Andamans. Various species of fish found in Wandur National Park include yellow butterfly fish (Chaetodon), black surgeons (Acanthurus), parrot fish (Cheilinus digrammus), silver jacks (Carangidae) and blue damselfidh (Chrysiptera cyanea). Larger fish include the barracuda, the grouper and the shark. The clownfish that lives in symbiosis with the sea anemones and the cleaner wrasse that feeds on pests on sharks and other large fish are fascinating in their behavior. 

How To Reach

There are daily flights to Port Blair from Chennai and Calcutta. From Port Blair you can travel to Wandur by road or by boat. Wandoor National Park, Wandoor Wildlife Sanctuary, National Park in Wandoor,Wandoor National Park India,Wandoor Park Tours India While traveling around the marine park, you can travel on totrized launches. Wandoor National Park, Wandoor Wildlife Sanctuary, National Park in Wandoor,Wandoor National Park India,Wandoor Park Tours India Local fishermen who act as guides are knowledgeable about local marine and bird life and are of immense help while travelling.

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