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Marine National Park | Button Islands

Middle Button Island National Park

Remote Coral Waters and Forested Island Habitat

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Image: Ritiks / CC BY-SA 3.0
Remote Marine Park
Visits are niche and depend on current local logistics rather than routine tourism infrastructure.
Low-Impact Travel Required
The park's value lies in fragile coral and island ecosystems that should be treated carefully.

Plan Your Visit

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

Reservations

Middle Button trips depend on marine conditions and local approvals rather than a standardized booking portal. Verify current feasibility before departure.

Lodging

Port Blair Stays
Base in Port Blair or an approved island circuit stop and keep plans flexible around marine conditions.

Book your stay

Browse stays in Port Blair Booking.com

This link opens Booking.com, a third-party site.

Visitor Centers

Andaman Tourism / Forest Contacts
Port Blair • Office hours
Current marine-park travel guidance and permit information.

Rules & Regulations

  • Do not disturb coral or marine life
  • Use only approved boats and operators
  • Carry out all waste
  • Avoid contact with nesting or resting animals
  • Follow all island safety and forest instructions

Accessibility

Accessibility is limited and dependent on weather, permissions, and boat support rather than normal tourism convenience.

Basic Information

About This Park

Middle Button Island National Park sits within the same remote Andaman marine landscape as the other Button islands and protects reef, sea, and island habitat in a lightly visited setting. It should be approached as a specialized boat-based outing for travelers prepared for weather and access constraints.

Operating Hours & Seasons

SeasonMorning SafariEvening Safari
Calmer Sea Season (Nov - Apr)Boat access where authorizedReturn before deteriorating sea conditions

Verify current permissions, sea conditions, and available boats before treating Middle Button as a practical excursion.

Closure PeriodMonsoon periods can sharply reduce safe access.

Fees & Passes

CategoryAmount
Boat / PermitAs notified by local authorities
Guide / Marine ActivityVaries by arrangement

Remote marine access is the main planning variable, more than ticketing alone.

Weather

☀️ Summer
March - May
25°C - 32°C
Warm weather with fair windows for marine trips.
🌧️ Monsoon
June - September
24°C - 30°C
Rain and rougher water can disrupt all access plans.
❄️ Winter
October - February
22°C - 30°C
Generally the best period for a carefully planned island outing.

Contact Information

Authority
Andaman and Nicobar Forest Department

Directions & Transportation

Physical Address

Middle Button Island National Park, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

12.2940° N, 92.9080° E

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By Air

Reach Port Blair first for all island travel logistics.

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By Train

There is no rail service in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

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By Road

Road travel applies only to the initial island approach before the marine transfer segment.

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Local Transport

Authorized boats and current local coordination are essential for any Middle Button attempt.

Things to Do

Boat Excursion
Approach Middle Button through a specialized island boat plan.
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Reef Viewing
Observe coral and tropical marine life from responsible authorized excursions.
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Marine Photography
Photograph clear Andaman waters and compact island scenery.
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Nature Interpretation
Understand the ecological value of tiny, isolated island parks inside a larger marine network.

Nature & Wildlife

Key Wildlife

Coral Reef FishSea TurtleDolphinDugongSea BirdsMonitor Lizard

Flora

Tropical island vegetation edged by coral reef systems and shallow marine habitat.

Fauna

Middle Button protects marine biodiversity and island-edge fauna in a quiet protected seascape of the Andamans.

Learn About the Park

History

Middle Button Island National Park was protected as part of the Andamans' marine conservation network, preserving reef ecosystems and remote island habitat.

Quick Facts

Established
1979
Area
64 sq km
State
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Designation
Marine National Park