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Island National Park | North Andaman Highlands

Saddle Peak National Park

Tropical Forest Below the Highest Point in the Andamans

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Image: Satdeep Gill / CC BY 4.0
Island Logistics Matter
Reaching the park requires longer island travel planning, not just a same-city day trip.
Trail and Weather Limits
Rain, humidity, and forest conditions can affect summit or interior walking routes.

Plan Your Visit

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

Reservations

There is no standard online safari system for Saddle Peak. Confirm island transport, forest permissions, and trail status before leaving for Diglipur.

Lodging

Diglipur
The practical base for lodging, transport, and timing a park visit in North Andaman.

Book your stay

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Visitor Centers

North Andaman Forest / Tourism Contacts
Diglipur • Office hours
Current permit, route, and transport guidance for Saddle Peak visits.

Rules & Regulations

  • Confirm permits before travel
  • Do not leave approved routes
  • Carry back all waste
  • Respect island forest restrictions
  • Avoid disturbing wildlife in sensitive habitat

Accessibility

Reaching the park requires substantial island travel and local planning; infrastructure is limited and not barrier-free.

Basic Information

About This Park

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.

Operating Hours & Seasons

SeasonMorning SafariEvening Safari
Dry Season (Nov - Apr)Daylight entry with current permissionReturn before dusk

Trips are usually planned from Diglipur and depend on current forest and transport conditions.

Closure PeriodHeavy rain and local management conditions can affect trail access in the wetter months.

Fees & Passes

CategoryAmount
Entry/PermitAs notified by island authorities
Guide/TransportVaries by local arrangement and permit needs

Confirm island transport and current forest permission requirements together when planning travel.

Weather

☀️ Summer
March - May
24°C - 32°C
Warm, humid, and usually clear enough for planned outings.
🌧️ Monsoon
June - September
24°C - 30°C
Very wet with slippery routes and heavy showers.
❄️ Winter
October - February
20°C - 29°C
The best season for clearer trails and more comfortable travel.

Contact Information

Authority
Andaman and Nicobar Forest Department

Directions & Transportation

Physical Address

Saddle Peak National Park, near Diglipur, North Andaman, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

13.1586° N, 93.0056° E

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By Air

Port Blair is the air gateway to the islands; onward travel to North Andaman is by road and ferry arrangements.

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By Train

There is no railway access on the islands.

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By Road

Reach Diglipur by the Andaman Trunk Road and associated ferry sectors, then continue toward the park entry zone.

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Local Transport

Use island taxis, hired vehicles, or arranged local transport from Diglipur.

Things to Do

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Forest Trekking
Walk tropical island forest routes below the Saddle Peak massif.
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Landscape Photography
Photograph dense hill forest, island ridges, and North Andaman scenery.
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Bird and Butterfly Watching
Look for island birdlife and invertebrates in humid forest habitat.
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Island Nature Travel
Use the park as part of a longer Diglipur and North Andaman itinerary.

Nature & Wildlife

Key Wildlife

Andaman Wild PigMonitor LizardAndaman Serpent EagleEndemic BirdsButterfliesCrabsReptilesTropical Forest Fauna

Flora

Tropical evergreen forest, littoral influence, dense hill vegetation, and rich island plant communities.

Fauna

Saddle Peak protects endemic and island-restricted biodiversity across a steep forested hill landscape in North Andaman.

Learn About the Park

History

Saddle Peak National Park was established in the late 1980s to protect a biologically important island hill system in North Andaman.

Quick Facts

Established
1987
Area
32.54 sq km
State
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Designation
Island National Park