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Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve

📍 Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve

Andaman and Nicobar Islands · 4 destinations & hidden spots

Tourist Places & Hidden Gems in Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve

Campbell Bay National Park Hidden Gem
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Campbell Bay National Park

Campbell Bay National Park, Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Encompassing 426 sq km of Great Nicobar, Campbell Bay National Park preserves untouched tropical evergreen rainforests of the Sundaland biodiversity hotspot. The reserve is habitat to rare fauna including the Nicobar pigeon, Nicobar tree shrew, and the giant coconut robber crab.

Tribal pass and forest permit required View Spot →
Galathea National Park & River Hidden Gem
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Galathea National Park & River

Galathea National Park & River, Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Galathea National Park covers 110 sq km along the Galathea River and bay in southern Great Nicobar. The sandy beaches bordering the river mouth serve as one of the world\'s most critical nesting colonies for the giant Leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), which can weigh over 500 kg.

Special research and wildlife permit required View Spot →
Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve (UNESCO) Hidden Gem
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Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve (UNESCO)

Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve (UNESCO), Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Designated a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve in 2013, Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve encompasses over 85% of Great Nicobar Island. It protects ancient tropical flora, virgin river catchments like the Alexandra and Amrit Kaur rivers, and indigenous tribal habitats in harmony with nature.

Administrative permit required View Spot →
Indira Point & Southernmost Tip of India Hidden Gem
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Indira Point & Southernmost Tip of India

Indira Point & Southernmost Tip of India, Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Indira Point, formerly known as Pygmalion Point, marks the southernmost tip of the Indian Union, situated barely 150 km from the Indonesian island of Sumatra. Marked by its historic cast-iron lighthouse, it stands as an epochal national geographical landmark looking out across the vast Indian Ocean.

Special tribal & administrative permit required from A&N Administration View Spot →