Location

The national park lies in the Great Nicobar Island region of Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Accessible by government passenger vessel or helicopter service from Port Blair to Campbell Bay jetty.

History

Campbell Bay was notified as a National Park in July 1992 under the Wildlife Protection Act to preserve the untouched equatorial rainforests of Great Nicobar Island and protect indigenous Nicobarese tribal territories and endemic species.

Landscape, Geography & Habitat

Covering an expansive area of 426.23 sq km, the park’s terrain features Dense tropical evergreen rainforests, tree-fern valleys, mangrove creeks, and sandy coral beaches along the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea.

Flora

Dominant vegetation and floral species include: Dense tropical evergreen rainforests, tree-fern valleys, mangrove creeks, and sandy coral beaches along the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea.

Fauna

Primary Mammals & Key Species: Giant Robber Crab (Coconut Crab), Nicobar Long-tailed Macaque, Nicobar Tree Shrew, Saltwater Crocodile, Leatherback Sea Turtle, Hawksbill Turtle, and Dugong (Sea Cow).

Other Wild Animals & Wildlife

Avifauna & Bird Species: Nicobar Megapode (mound-building endemic bird), Nicobar Serpent Eagle, Nicobar Imperial Pigeon, Edible-nest Swiftlet, White-bellied Sea Eagle, Great Nicobar Hill Myna, and Emerald Dove.

Rivers & Water Bodies

The lifeline of Campbell Bay National Park is sustained by: Galathea River, Alexandra River, and Dagmar River.

Other Attractions

Major nearby tourist attractions, historic monuments, and viewpoints include: Indira Point (southernmost point of India, 45 km), Galathea National Park (20 km), Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve.

Weather & Climate

Equatorial maritime climate (22°C to 32°C) with heavy monsoon rainfall spanning May to December.

How to Reach

• Nearest Airport: Veer Savarkar International Airport Port Blair (IXZ) – 530 km (accessible via inter-island helicopter / passenger vessel)
• Nearest Railway Station: No rail connectivity (Port Blair sea port connection)
• Road Connectivity: Accessible by government passenger vessel or helicopter service from Port Blair to Campbell Bay jetty.

Best Time to Visit

The optimal tourism season for wildlife viewing in Campbell Bay National Park is from December to April.

Accommodation

Forest Department Guest House at Campbell Bay, APWD Inspection Bungalow.. Advance booking through official State Tourism or Forest Department portals is highly recommended.

Conservation Highlights

Vital protection zone for the critically endangered Nicobar Megapode and Leatherback Sea Turtle nesting sites under the Great Nicobar Biosphere management.

Visitor Tips

Obtain mandatory Tribal Pass and Forest Permits from Port Blair prior to travel. Carry rain gear and insect repellent.

Did You Know?

• Home to the mound-building Nicobar Megapode, which uses geothermal heat and decaying matter to incubate eggs.
• Forms the core of India’s southernmost Biosphere Reserve near Indira Point.
• Contains some of the oldest pristine insular tropical rainforests in Asia.