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Galathea National Park, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Campbell Bay National Park, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Campbell Bay National Park, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India: It is a national park in India, located on the island of Great Nicobar, the largest of the Nicobar Islands in the eastern Indian Ocean some 190 km to the north of Sumatra. It was gazetted as a national park of India in 1992, and forms part of the Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve.

Campbell Bay National Park:

A sight not to be missed when you in Andaman, This park is known to be one of the most hidden and mysterious places in the archipelago. One can reach there after a thrilling adventure through the thick tropical evergreen forests. The landscape here is replete with beautiful orchids, colourful blooms and mangrove forests which add to the enticement of photography lovers on a vacation in Andaman.

The place is hailed for its rich and unique ecosystem and is a paradise for bird watchers who want to bask in the serenity of natural beauty. Tourists should plan a visit here between the month of March and October when the natural beauty is at is peak in Mount Harriet National Park. Offering a memorable trip for everyone, Park is one of the most amazing tourist places in Andaman to visit with your loved ones.

The park has an approximate area of some 426 km², and is separated from the smaller Galathea National Park by a 12-km wide forest buffer zone.

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What to do:

Wild Life: Nicobar Pigeon, Crab eating Macaque, Giant Robber Crab, Megopode
Adventure: Jungle Safari

Where is Campbell Bay National Park:

Region: Situated in northern part of Great Nicobar Island
Location: Campbell Bay, Nicobar District, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

When & how to get to Campbell Bay National Park:

  • Best Time to Visit: October to March
  • Getting There: From Port Blair: In order to reach Campbell Bay, tourists need to hire a helicopter service run by the government from Port Blair. Another option is to take up a ferry ride, i.e. – inter-island boat service from Port Blair which can be termed as a trip within itself and goes through Little Andaman, Nancowry and Car Nicobar. The journey on waters takes about a week to cover the distance of 529 kilometers between Port Blair and Campbell Bay. Tourists can also look for MV Campbell Bay, a government ship vessel which covers Port Blair to Campbell Bay in 24 hours but runs once in a week only.
    From Havelock Island: From Havelock Islands, there are no direct transfers to the island of Campbell Bay. Tourists have to reach Port Blair and thereafter , hire a helicopter or board a ferry to reach the southernmost tip of India. Or reach Little Andaman, Nancowry and Car Nicobar that are stopped on the ferry ride of inter-island boat service.
    Avoid the hassle of traveling one island to another, just book a holiday package of Andaman Islands for a smooth vacation which are inclusive of all the famous Islands and beaches.
  • Nearest Town: Sumatra
  • Nearest Airport: Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair
  • Nearest Railway Station: There is no railway station across the Andaman Islands

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Other details:

Established: 1992
Area: 426 sq km
Language: Tamil, Nicobarese, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi and English

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