Saddle Peak National Park - सैडल पीक राष्ट्रीय उद्यान

Sanctuary Name Saddle Peak National Park
District Andaman
State Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Near By Cities Port Blair
Area of Park 32.54 Sq. Km.
Date of Establishment 1979
Co-ordinates 7.976310,93.745642
Wikipedia Links http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saddle_Peak_National_Park

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The park started in Andaman district in 1979, covers an area of 33 Sq.km. It is at a distance of 5 km from Diglipur; the nearest town and 200km from Port Blair, the nearest airport and the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

The forest land of the islands is covered by luxuriant and lush green and thick tropical rain forests. The vegetation is characterized by humid, warm and wet tropical climate. The fauna of this park comprises Andaman wild pig, water monitor lizard, salt water crocodile. The important birds are Andaman hill mynah and imperial pigeon. The best period for visiting the park is November to March. There are two rest houses.