Mount Manipur National Park

Mount Manipur National Park is a protected area in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India, covering hills and forests near the coast. The reserve shelters native plants and wildlife within a tropical forest environment.

The park was established in 1987 to protect the natural vegetation and wildlife of the island group. This effort came during a period when the government began systematically safeguarding the biodiversity of the Andamans.

The park sits within traditional lands of Manipuri communities, who maintain connections to the forest through centuries-old practices and celebrations.

Access requires a permit from the local forest office in Port Blair, which should be requested a few days before visiting. Walking is easier during the dry months when trails are less slippery.

The forests host several endemic bird species that occur only on these islands and live nowhere else in the world. Observers can spot these animals in the early morning along forest edges.

Location: Ferrargunj tehsil

Inception: 1979

GPS coordinates: 11.80740,92.75710

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:29