NATIONAL PARK OF ANDAMAN & NICOBAR

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. 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. Marine National Park, Andaman and Nicobar, Marine National Park in Andaman and Nicobar, Marine National Park, National Park, National parks in India 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.A ferry service from the Chatnam wharf to Bamboo flat, from there one can take a vehicle to Mt Harriet which is 365 M in height.

It was the summer headquarters of the British Chief Commissioner at one time, offers a kaleidoscopic view of Port Blair. Towards the north is the Mt Harriet national park and Madhuban.

The Andaman and Nicobar islands hold a total of 17 endemics. Marine National Park, Andaman and Nicobar, Marine National Park in Andaman and Nicobar, Marine National Park, National Park, National parks in India But since five occur only on the Nicobars (currently off-limits to foreigners), only 12 can be sighted.

The notable areas are Mount Harriet, Sippi Ghat, Chidia Tapu, Farar Ganj & Havelock.

ATTRACTION

The track for birding starts 4 km before Chidiya Tapu and 2 km along the seashore forest. Should sight the Andaman Woodpecker, Andaman Crake, Andaman Treepie, Andaman Serpent Eagle, Black-naped Oriole, Andaman Drongo, Olive backed Sunbird, White-headed Starling, Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker, Stork-billed Kingfisher, White-throated Kingfisher, Collared Kingfisher, Chestnut-headed Bee-eater, Brown Coucal, Alexandrine Parakeet, Red-breasted Parakeet, Red-breasted Parakeet.

 We will also bird at Farar Ganj before boarding the afternoon boat to Havelock Island. On arrival check into Silver Sands.Should sight the Andaman Scops Owl , Andaman Hawk Owl , Sunda Teal, Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker, Blue-eared Kingfisher, Stork-billed Kingfisher, Collared Kingfisher, White-throated Kingfisher , Chestnut-headed Bee-eater, Brown Coucal, Red-breasted Parakeet, Oriental Scops Owl, Brown Hawk Owl, Edible nest Swiftlet, Common Snipe, Black-napped Tern, White-bellied Sea Eagle, Black-naped Oriole, Andaman Drongo , Orange-headed Thrush, Olive backed Sun bird .