About Mount Manipur National Park (Mount Harriet)
Mount Manipur National Park, formerly Mount Harriet National Park, is a protected forest area on the Mount Harriet hill range in Ferrargunj Tehsil, South Andaman, near Bambooflat. Covering about 46.62 sq km, it encompasses the third-highest peak in the Andaman Islands at 383 metres. Notable for dense evergreen forests, endemic birds, butterflies and mammals, it offers panoramic viewpoints, trekking trails and colonial-era history as the former summer headquarters of the British administration.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a forested hill park with paved roads and trekking trails leading to viewpoints overlooking the Andaman Sea and surrounding islands. The area includes dense evergreen and moist deciduous forest, watchtowers, a forest guest house, interpretation centre, and children's park. Common sights include endemic birds, butterflies, wild pigs, and diverse flora. The main viewpoint offers panoramic sea and island views, and trails connect to Madhuban and Kalapathar.
Key highlights
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Highest peak in South Andaman at 383 metres with panoramic viewpoint over Andaman Sea
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Dense evergreen forests with endemic Andaman birds, butterflies and mammals
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Historic British summer headquarters and colonial-era bungalow remains