If you are planning a visit to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, then there are certain destinations that you should definitely visit while on the island. Apart from the major islands, you should also plan a visit to the Saddle Peak National Park, which is a heaven for any nature and adventure lover. You can hike or trek in the park and experience a panoramic view from the highest point of the national park.
Overview of the Saddle Peak National Park
Saddle Peak National Park was established as a national park in 1987, covering 85 square kilometers of protected land. The national park exists in the northern section of the Andaman District.
The park protects endangered species, which include wild pigs, Andaman hill mynas, imperial pigeons, water monitor lizards, and saltwater crocodiles. The park provides hiking trails that lead visitors to reach mountain summits through an eight-kilometer route. The national park attracts visitors who want to explore its natural beauty throughout all stages of life.
Timings: The park opens at 4 in the morning and closes at 5 in the evening
Ticket price: INR 25 for Indians, INR 50 for foreigners
How can you easily reach the Saddle Peak National Park?
It is quite easy for people to access the Saddle Peak National Park, especially if they are staying in the nearby Saddle Peak View Resort.
The traditional sea route from mainland India to the Andamans ends at Haddo Wharf Port, which is located in Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The visitor can take a ship to reach the location and then use local transportation to travel to the national park.
Travelers need ten minutes of bus travel from Kalipur Beach to reach Saddle Peak, National Park. The national park can be reached from Diglipur and Port Blair through a 300-kilometer and 5-kilometer bus journey, respectively.