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Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Image: Satdeep Gill / CC BY 4.0Welcome to Saddle Peak 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
There is no standard online safari system for Saddle Peak. Confirm island transport, forest permissions, and trail status before leaving for Diglipur.
This link opens Booking.com, a third-party site.
Reaching the park requires substantial island travel and local planning; infrastructure is limited and not barrier-free.
Saddle Peak National Park protects a compact but striking tropical landscape in North Andaman, where evergreen forest rises toward the archipelago's highest summit. It is important for island biodiversity, hill-forest scenery, and trekking-based exploration rather than conventional wildlife driving.
| Season | Morning Safari | Evening Safari |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Season (Nov - Apr) | Daylight entry with current permission | Return before dusk |
Trips are usually planned from Diglipur and depend on current forest and transport conditions.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Entry/Permit | As notified by island authorities |
| Guide/Transport | Varies by local arrangement and permit needs |
Confirm island transport and current forest permission requirements together when planning travel.
Saddle Peak National Park, near Diglipur, North Andaman, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
13.1586° N, 93.0056° E
Port Blair is the air gateway to the islands; onward travel to North Andaman is by road and ferry arrangements.
There is no railway access on the islands.
Reach Diglipur by the Andaman Trunk Road and associated ferry sectors, then continue toward the park entry zone.
Use island taxis, hired vehicles, or arranged local transport from Diglipur.
Tropical evergreen forest, littoral influence, dense hill vegetation, and rich island plant communities.
Saddle Peak protects endemic and island-restricted biodiversity across a steep forested hill landscape in North Andaman.
Saddle Peak National Park was established in the late 1980s to protect a biologically important island hill system in North Andaman.
