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South Button Island National Park

One of India's Smallest Island Parks with Reef-Rich Seas

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Image: Lubicz / Public domain
Very Small Park Footprint
The draw here is the surrounding marine habitat, not inland touring.
Access Depends on Sea and Permissions
Boat availability and marine conditions determine whether South Button is feasible at all.

Plan Your Visit

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

Reservations

South Button access is boat- and weather-dependent. Confirm marine permissions and safe operating conditions before making plans.

Lodging

Port Blair Stays
Plan from Port Blair or an approved island circuit base and keep marine travel dates flexible.

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 access and permit guidance for remote marine parks.

Rules & Regulations

  • Avoid touching coral or marine life
  • Do not leave waste on the island or in the sea
  • Use only approved operators
  • Respect all protected-area instructions
  • Cancel plans if sea conditions are unsafe

Accessibility

Visits are niche, weather-sensitive, and dependent on authorized marine logistics.

Basic Information

About This Park

South Button Island National Park is among the smallest and most delicate national park additions in the catalog. Its appeal is the surrounding marine world rather than terrestrial size: coral, clear water, reef life, and the sense of visiting a tiny protected island in open tropical sea.

Operating Hours & Seasons

SeasonMorning SafariEvening Safari
Calmer Sea Season (Nov - Apr)Boat-based access where authorizedReturn ahead of roughening sea conditions

Treat South Button as a specialized marine excursion that requires current local clearance and safe sea conditions.

Closure PeriodMonsoon weather and rough seas can make visits unsafe or unavailable.

Fees & Passes

CategoryAmount
Boat / PermitAs notified by local authorities
Guide / Snorkeling SupportVaries by operator

Marine logistics are the key planning factor for South Button.

Weather

☀️ Summer
March - May
25°C - 32°C
Warm weather and blue-water conditions when seas are cooperative.
🌧️ Monsoon
June - September
24°C - 30°C
Stormier weather and rougher seas reduce safe access.
❄️ Winter
October - February
22°C - 30°C
The most comfortable period for carefully arranged island travel.

Contact Information

Authority
Andaman and Nicobar Forest Department

Directions & Transportation

Physical Address

South Button Island National Park, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

12.2242° N, 93.0203° E

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By Air

Port Blair is the air gateway for all South Button travel planning.

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By Train

There is no rail access in the islands.

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By Road

Road travel applies only to the pre-boat approach on inhabited islands.

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Local Transport

Use authorized boats and rely on current local marine guidance before departure.

Things to Do

Boat Excursion
Reach a tiny marine national park through specialized island transport.
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Snorkeling
Experience shallow tropical marine life when conditions and permissions allow.
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Sea Wildlife Watching
Look for turtles, reef fish, and other marine species around the island.
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Nature Photography
Photograph the contrast between small-island forest and brilliant surrounding sea.

Nature & Wildlife

Key Wildlife

Sea TurtleDugongDolphinReef FishSea EagleMonitor Lizard

Flora

Compact tropical island vegetation surrounded by clear Andaman marine habitat and reef systems.

Fauna

South Button's conservation value lies in its rich surrounding marine life and small-island biodiversity rather than inland scale.

Learn About the Park

History

South Button Island National Park extended protection to one of the smallest but biologically valuable island units in the Andaman marine network.

Quick Facts

Established
1987
Area
0.03 sq km
State
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Designation
Marine National Park

References

  1. South Button Island National Park official visitor information Andaman and Nicobar Forest Department
  2. National Parks (as on February 2025) WII ENVIS
  3. Andaman Tourism Andaman and Nicobar Administration
  4. South Button Island National Park location map OpenStreetMap contributors
  5. South Button Island National Park thumbnail image source Wikimedia Commons