Mount Harriet National Park (Mount Manipur)
Mount Manipur National Park
The third-highest peak in South Andaman. Its summit overlooks the bay and North Bay Island, and the forest offers birdwatching, butterflies and a trail down to the sea.
Mount Harriet (renamed Mount Manipur National Park in 2021) rises to about 383 metres and is the third-highest peak in the South Andaman Islands. During the colonial era it was the summer residence of the Chief Commissioner. The summit viewpoint overlooks Port Blair bay, the lighthouse on North Bay Island and Ross Island, with wide views on clear days. The forest is home to Andaman's endemic birds and butterflies. It is possible to hike about 16 km from the summit down to Madhuban Beach (report to the forestry department in advance). The lighthouse scene on the back of India's old 20-rupee note was photographed near here. Getting there: take a ferry from Phoenix Bay jetty to Bamboo Flat, then a taxi up the hill, about 30 minutes. An entry ticket must be purchased, and the park may close on Mondays.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–16:00 (may close Mondays)
Nearby sights
- North Bay Island
- Chatham Saw Mill
- Cellular Jail
- Samudrika Naval Marine Museum
- Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex & Marina Park
- Ross Island (Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep)
- Zonal Anthropological Museum
- Viper Island