Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park

Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park is a protected marine area near Wandoor in South Andaman, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, about 29 km from Port Blair. Established in 1983, it covers 281.5 sq km comprising 15 islands and open sea with coral reefs, mangroves and tropical forests. Notable for its fringing coral reefs and diverse marine life, it is accessed by boat to islands such as Jolly Buoy and Red Skin for snorkeling and glass-bottom boat viewing.

Visitors start at the Wandoor jetty and interpretation centre, then take a permitted boat to islands within the park, most commonly Jolly Buoy or Red Skin which open alternately by season. Expect clear shallow waters, fringing coral reefs viewed via glass-bottom boats, snorkeling in designated areas, white sandy beaches, mangrove creeks and tropical vegetation. Facilities are basic and visits are day trips regulated by the forest department with fixed boat timings.