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Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Image: rohitnaniwadekar / CC BY 4.0Welcome to Galathea National Park! Use the resources below to plan your adventure in one of India's most treasured wild spaces.
Safaris, bird watching, nature walks, and more
Safari timings, open seasons, and park schedules
Entry fees, safari charges, and camera fees
How to reach by air, rail, and road
Official booking links, permits, and offline reservation guidance
Nearby stays, forest rest houses, and booking resources
Great Nicobar travel requires current administrative and forest permissions; do not assume routine tourist access to Galathea.
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This is one of the least accessible parks in the entire project because of island remoteness, permissions, and limited infrastructure.
Galathea National Park lies on Great Nicobar Island and protects one of India's most remote tropical park landscapes, where rainforest, river, and coast come together inside the Great Nicobar biosphere setting. It is best understood as a high-restriction conservation area rather than a routine tourism destination.
| Season | Morning Safari | Evening Safari |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Season Windows | Travel only with current permission | Return or remain only under approved arrangements |
Any visit depends on current administrative permissions, transport capacity, and local restrictions.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Entry/Permit | As notified by island authorities |
| Transport / Local Support | Varies significantly by permission and logistics |
Plan only after confirming that civilian travel is currently possible and lawful.
Galathea National Park, Great Nicobar Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
6.9230° N, 93.8330° E
Port Blair is the air gateway to the islands; onward Great Nicobar access requires separate long-distance logistics.
There is no railway access on the islands.
Final access is tied to Great Nicobar transport and local permission conditions rather than simple road tourism.
Use only authorized transport and current local arrangements on Great Nicobar.
Tropical rainforest, coastal vegetation, riverine habitat, and island littoral plant communities.
Galathea protects remote island biodiversity including birds, reptiles, crustaceans, and coastal wildlife tied to Great Nicobar's rainforest and shoreline ecology.
Galathea was created in 1992 as part of the Great Nicobar conservation network protecting some of India's southernmost rainforest and coastal ecosystems.
