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Image: Nilanjan pathak / CC BY-SA 4.0Welcome to Mahatma Gandhi Marine 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
Book or confirm island permits and authorized boats through Andaman tourism/forest channels; island openings can rotate with conservation conditions.
This link opens Booking.com, a third-party site.
Wandoor is road-accessible, but island visits require boat boarding, beach landings, and walking on sand. Glass-bottom boat trips may be the most accessible marine viewing option for some visitors.
Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park lies near Wandoor in South Andaman and protects coral reefs, mangroves, seagrass beds, lagoons, and tropical islands. Jolly Buoy and Red Skin islands are the best-known visitor destinations, with access rotated and regulated for reef protection. The park is one of the Andamans' signature marine experiences, combining clear water, reef viewing, beaches, and conservation controls.
| Season | Morning Safari | Evening Safari |
|---|---|---|
| Open Season (Nov - Apr) | Boat departures by schedule | Return before evening |
Boats usually depart from Wandoor according to permit schedules and sea conditions. Island access may rotate for conservation.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Entry Permit | As notified by Andaman and Nicobar Forest Department |
| Boat and Island Visit | Varies by operator and approved route |
| Camera/Snorkeling | As applicable locally |
Confirm current island opening, permit rules, and boat charges at Port Blair or Wandoor before travel.
Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, Wandoor, South Andaman
11.6000° N, 92.6100° E
Veer Savarkar International Airport at Port Blair is the gateway to South Andaman.
No rail service in the Andaman Islands.
Wandoor is reached by road from Port Blair, about 25-30 km depending on route.
Use taxis or buses to Wandoor, then authorized boats to permitted islands.
Mangroves, littoral forest, seagrass patches, reef algae, and tropical island vegetation.
The park protects reef fish, corals, mollusks, giant clams, sea cucumbers, turtles, crabs, and coastal birds.
The park was established in 1983 to protect coral reefs, mangroves, and island ecosystems near Wandoor. Rotational island access has been used to reduce visitor pressure on fragile reefs.
