NATIONAL PARK OF ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR

About Galathea National Park 

Situated in The Great Nicobar Island, the biggest island of Nicobar group, the reserve covers an area of 885 sq. km, nearly 85% of the total land area of Great Nicobar island.Galathea National Park, Andaman and Nicobar, Galathea National Park in Andaman and Nicobar, Galathea National Park, National Park It was declared as a Reserve in January of 1989.

It incorporates two National parks of India namely Cambell Bay National Park on the northern part of the island and Galathea National Park on the southern part. The main attraction of the reserve are Nicobar scrubfowl, the Edible-nest Swiftlet, the Nicobar Long-tailed Macaque, saltwater crocodile, giant Leatherback Sea Turtle, Malayan box turtle, Nicobar tree shrew, reticulated python and the giant robber crab.

On-line profile of Galathea National Park - wildlife park/sanctuary/reserve located at Great NICOBAR, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. Plan your adventure holiday or vacation with the information and reviews by users and experts. Find out about when to go, how to get there, what to do, best season to visit, its wildlife, habitat and much more...

Wildlife and adventure opportunities:

Wild Life:Giant Robber Crab, Megapode and Nicobar Pigeon Adventure:  
Where is Galathea National Park:

Region:It is located on the island of Great Nicobar in the Nicobar Islands, which lie in the eastern Indian Ocean (Bay of Bengal). Location:Great Nicobar, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India.

Marine National Park:

Covering an area of 281sq.km., Marine National Park is just 20 km from the capital of Andaman and Nicobar island, Port Blair.Galathea National Park, Andaman and Nicobar, Galathea National Park in Andaman and Nicobar, Galathea National Park, National Park The park is spread over 15 islands of Labrynth group of Islands towards the West Coast of south Andaman. Each Island has diverse flora and that comprises of moist deciduous evergreen forests and mangroves in small numbers.

The island shores are nesting grounds for 5 different types of tropical sea turtles. Galathea National Park, Andaman and Nicobar, Galathea National Park in Andaman and Nicobar, Galathea National Park, National Park The main attraction for most tourists to this park is the living coral reefs and colorful marine life. Water-monitor, lizard, wild boar, sea snakes are other animal species that are found here. December to April are the best months for visiting the park.