About Great Nicobar Island
Great Nicobar Island is the largest island in the Nicobar archipelago in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, located south of Little Andaman with Campbell Bay as its main settlement and administrative headquarters. Notable as India's southernmost territory, it encompasses Indira Point, two national parks, and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The island is known for its dense tropical rainforests, pristine beaches, diverse wildlife, and remote, largely undeveloped natural environment.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a remote and largely forested island with Campbell Bay as the entry point and base for exploration. The landscape includes dense evergreen rainforest, mangroves, sandy beaches such as Galathea Bay, and coastal viewpoints including Indira Point, the southernmost tip of India with a lighthouse. Areas accessible to tourists include Campbell Bay, Galathea and Campbell Bay National Parks (with permits), and designated beaches. Facilities are basic and the environment is natural and tranquil, suitable for nature observation and beach walks.
Key highlights
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Indira Point - southernmost tip of India with lighthouse at 6°45' N
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Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve covering much of the island
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Galathea National Park known for nesting of giant leatherback sea turtles
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Campbell Bay National Park with tropical rainforest and diverse flora and fauna