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Rani Jhansi Marine National Park

The exquisite Rani Jhansi Marine National Park is situated in the chief island group of the Andaman Island i.e. RitchieArchipelago; indeed an ecotourism centre of the Andaman district. Declared as a National park in the year 1996, the park is spread over an area of 256 sq.km. The park encompasses a trio of islands namely Outram Island,Henry Lawrence Island and John Lawrence Island. Established at distance of 40km from Baratang Island,the park provides shelter to some very crucial wildlife and habitats which include Dugongs, Crocodiles, Marine Life, Coral Reefs, Mangroves, Terrestrial Moist forest and birds. A notable number of fruit eating bats species explicit their significance as seed dispersers and pollinators.The park can be easily reached from Port Blair.

General Informatin

State/UT

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

District(s)

Andaman District

Established

1996

Nearest city

Baratang Island

Time zone

IST  (UTC +05:30)

Area

256 sq km

Temperature

20°C - 30°C

STD Code

03192

 

Best Time To Visit

December to march is the best time for the tourists to visit the park as the weather remains cool and affable during these months.

Distance From Rom- Rani Jhansi Marine National Park

Rangat            -              70 Kms.

Diglipur           -              220 Kms.

Port Blair        -              105 Kms.

Mayabunder    -              140 Kms.

How To Get There

By Air

The only airport in the Andaman and Nicobar Island is Port Blair, connected with Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai. It is almost a 2hr journey and Jet Airways and Kingfisher are the only operators.

Via Sea

Frequent ship services are available for the passengers travelling to Port Blair from Vishakhapatnam, Kolkata, Chennai and back. Every month there are about three to four sailings from Kolkata and Chennai to Port Blair and back, whereas Vishakhapatnam entertains only one sailing in a month. The journey takes about 50 to 60 hours and for two to four days the ship harbours at Port Blair.

Things To Do In The Park

The central attraction of the Park is the fruit eating bat species, acting as seed dispersers and pollinators. The encompassing Islands like Outram Island, Henry Lawrence Island and John Lawrence Island are a must visit. The park is canopied by Mangroves along the beach sides. The park is also famous for crocodiles and dugongs. The Park alsoprovides an insight into the avifauna, marine life and coral reefs.

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Accomodation

Hawksbill Nest-Cutbert Bay (ANIDCO), Rangat

Ph no.-03192-279159Ac rooms- 2000, NAC- 600, NAC Dormitory- 150.

Weather

20°C - 30°C

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