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Wandur National Park, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Wandur National Park, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

The Andaman and Nicobar islands are a string of over 300 richly forested tropical islands in the Bay of Bengal lying between India and Myanmar. Not all islands are open to tourists. The labyrinth islands, as they are aptly called due to the channels weaving around them like a maze, are home to India‘s best marine parks. Wandur National Park was established in 1983 and is also known as the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park. Located about 30 km. from Port Blair, comprises of about 12 islands and is a treasure house of exquisite corals and a mind-boggling array of marine species.

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What to do in Wandur National Park:

Wild Life: Olive Ridley Turtle, Hawskbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), Green Turtles (Chelonia mydas), Black-naped Tern (Sterna sumatrana), Roseate Tern (Sterna dougallii), Sooty Tern (Sterna fuscata), gulls, swifts, serpent crested eagles, ospreys
Adventure: Boating, Diving, Snorkeling, Camping

Where is Wandur National Park:

Region: Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Indian Ocean.
Location: Southwest of Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

When & how to get to Wandur National Park:

Best Time to Visit: 01-Dec to 07-Apr
Getting There: One can travel to Wandur, from Port Blair, by road.
Nearest Town: Port Blair
Nearest Airport: Port Blair
Nearest Railway Station:

Where to stay (Lodges / Guest Houses / Camps / Resorts / Hotels):

Accommodation: Good accommodation options are available at Port Blair, which is about 30 km from the park. National Park also has some good accommodation options.

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Climate & Weather conditions in Wandur National Park:

Temp: 23 c to 31 c
Rainfall: 2,532.60 cm
Altitude: 200 to 927 m

Other details about Wandur National Park:

Established: 1983
Area: 282 sq km
Language: Bengali, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Nicobarese, Telugu

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