About Campbell Bay National Park
Campbell Bay National Park is a protected area on Great Nicobar Island in the Nicobar District of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. Established in 1992 and covering about 426 square kilometres, it forms the northern core of the Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve alongside Galathea National Park. The park protects tropical evergreen and mangrove forests and is noted for endemic wildlife such as the Nicobar megapode, crab-eating macaque and giant robber crab.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect dense tropical evergreen and mangrove forests on Great Nicobar Island with high biodiversity and limited visitor infrastructure. Access is strictly regulated and requires prior permission from the Forest Department. Inside, visitors can see forest trails, coastal and riverine habitats, and opportunities for wildlife and bird observation with an authorized guide. Facilities are basic and the area is remote, with entry via Campbell Bay town.
Key highlights
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Part of the Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve together with Galathea National Park
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Covers approximately 426 sq km of tropical evergreen forest on Great Nicobar Island
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Habitat for endemic species including Nicobar megapode, crab-eating macaque and giant robber crab
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Rich avifauna and diverse flora including tree ferns and orchids