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Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve

Campbell Bay National Park

Rainforest at India's Southern Edge

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Image: Prasun Goswami / CC BY-SA 4.0
Restricted and Remote
Great Nicobar travel requires current permits, transport planning, and awareness of local restrictions.
Limited Tourism Infrastructure
Facilities are basic and access can be affected by weather, shipping schedules, and administrative rules.

Plan Your Visit

Welcome to Campbell Bay National Park! Use the resources below to plan your adventure in one of India's most treasured wild spaces.

Reservations

Great Nicobar travel requires current administrative and forest permissions; do not plan on casual online park booking.

Lodging

Campbell Bay
Very limited government or local accommodation. Confirm before travel.
Port Blair
Primary planning base for permits, transport, and contingencies.

Book your stay

Browse stays in Port Blair Booking.com

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Visitor Centers

Campbell Bay Forest/Administration Office
Campbell Bay • Office hours
Permit verification, local access guidance, and conservation rules.

Rules & Regulations

  • Travel only with required permits
  • Respect tribal reserve and restricted-area rules
  • Do not enter forests without authorization
  • Avoid disturbing nesting birds or coastal wildlife
  • Carry back all non-biodegradable waste

Accessibility

This is one of the least accessible national parks in the app. Travel requires permits, long-distance island logistics, basic facilities, and flexibility for weather or administrative changes.

Basic Information

About This Park

Campbell Bay National Park protects tropical evergreen rainforest on Great Nicobar Island, India's southernmost large island. Together with Galathea Bay National Park, it forms part of the Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve. The landscape is remote, humid, and biologically distinctive, with island endemics, dense rainforest, streams, and coastal ecosystems. Visitor access is limited and logistics require careful planning through official channels.

Operating Hours & Seasons

SeasonMorning SafariEvening Safari
Dryer Season (Dec - Apr)Daylight visits by permissionDay visits only

Access is controlled and not comparable to mainland safari parks. Coordinate with local administration and forest officials.

Closure PeriodMonsoon and rough sea periods can severely restrict travel. Administrative closures may apply.

Fees & Passes

CategoryAmount
Entry/Permit FeesAs notified by Andaman and Nicobar authorities
Local Guide/TransportVaries by permission and route

Confirm all permit, transport, and accommodation requirements before attempting travel to Great Nicobar.

Weather

☀️ Summer
March - May
24°C - 32°C
Warm, humid, and forested. Rain can occur even outside peak monsoon.
🌧️ Monsoon
May - November
24°C - 30°C
Heavy rain and rough seas can disrupt travel and forest access.
❄️ Winter
December - February
23°C - 30°C
Relatively better season for logistics, though conditions remain humid and changeable.

Contact Information

Authority
Andaman and Nicobar Forest Department, Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve

Directions & Transportation

Physical Address

Campbell Bay National Park, Great Nicobar Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

7.0000° N, 93.9000° E

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By Air

Port Blair is the main air gateway to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands; onward access to Great Nicobar is limited and permission-dependent.

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By Train

No rail service in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

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By Road

Road movement is local to Great Nicobar once permitted travel reaches Campbell Bay.

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Local Transport

Use official or locally authorized transport and guides; routes depend on permissions and conditions.

Things to Do

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Rainforest Observation
Experience dense tropical island rainforest where official access permits allow.
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Bird Watching
Search for Nicobar island birds and forest species with local guidance.
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Biosphere Reserve Learning
Understand the ecological importance and vulnerability of Great Nicobar.
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Coastal Landscape Viewing
Observe island coast, streams, and forest edges from permitted areas.

Nature & Wildlife

Key Wildlife

Nicobar MegapodeSaltwater CrocodileNicobar Long-tailed MacaqueIsland BirdsMonitor LizardsSea TurtlesTropical Invertebrates

Flora

Tropical evergreen rainforest, littoral forest, mangroves, palms, ferns, and streamside vegetation of Great Nicobar.

Fauna

The park supports island-endemic and restricted-range species, including Nicobar megapode in the wider island landscape, primates, reptiles, birds, and coastal wildlife.

Learn About the Park

History

Campbell Bay National Park was established in 1992 and became part of the Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve. The island's ecosystems are globally significant but sensitive to isolation, natural disasters, and development pressure.

Quick Facts

Established
1992
Area
426.23 sq km
State
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Designation
Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve

References

  1. Campbell Bay National Park official visitor information Andaman and Nicobar Forest Department, Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve
  2. Campbell Bay National Park overview Wikipedia
  3. Check Andaman Tourism lodging and permit guidance Andaman Tourism
  4. Confirm Great Nicobar access and forest guidance Andaman and Nicobar Forest Department
  5. Campbell Bay National Park location map OpenStreetMap contributors
  6. Campbell Bay National Park thumbnail image source Wikimedia Commons