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SOUTH BUTTON ISLAND NATIONAL PARK - Andaman and Nicobar Islands
South Button Island National Park is located in the Andaman District of the Andaman and Nicobar
Islands.
About the park
The park is situated towards the south-west direction of Havelock Island and is approximately two hours drive by motor boat from the Island. The total area coverage of the park is about 5 sq km. It was established in the year 1977.
Flora
The prominent flora of the region include chaplash, Nicobar canoe tree, keruing, garjan, Andaman thingan, salmalia insignis, red dhup, rambai, dinochloa andamanica, showy silk cotton tree, etc.
Fauna
The prominent fauna species that inhabits in this region are Dugong, Water Lizards, Morays, Shrimp, Lionfish, Nudibranchs, and Octopus. Devil Rays, Blue Whale, Manta Rays, Big-Eye Trevally, Surgeonfish, Napoleon Wrasse, Barracuda, etc. can be occasionally sighted in the western and eastern side of the islet. The thin water tropical coral reefs of the island are the prime attraction for the tourists. There are no beaches on this island. To avert the risk of destroying the corals the visitors are prohibited from landing ashore.
It rains a lot during the monsoon season. So it is advisable to avoid visiting the park during the rainy season.
Getting there
The nearest aerodrome and the nearest sea port are located in Port Blair. Port Blair is well connected by regular flights with other parts of the country. There are regular ship services between Port Blair and Kolkata, Vishakhapatnam and Chennai.
Tourist information
There are no accommodation facilities on the South Button Island National Park. The visitors can find quality lodging in the Long Island and in Port Blair. Snorkeling and Scuba diving are the popular tourist activities in the park.
General information
South Button Island National Park, Andaman district, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
Ideal time to visit: December to April
Average temperature: 20°C - 30°C
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About the park
The park is situated towards the south-west direction of Havelock Island and is approximately two hours drive by motor boat from the Island. The total area coverage of the park is about 5 sq km. It was established in the year 1977.
Flora
The prominent flora of the region include chaplash, Nicobar canoe tree, keruing, garjan, Andaman thingan, salmalia insignis, red dhup, rambai, dinochloa andamanica, showy silk cotton tree, etc.
Fauna
The prominent fauna species that inhabits in this region are Dugong, Water Lizards, Morays, Shrimp, Lionfish, Nudibranchs, and Octopus. Devil Rays, Blue Whale, Manta Rays, Big-Eye Trevally, Surgeonfish, Napoleon Wrasse, Barracuda, etc. can be occasionally sighted in the western and eastern side of the islet. The thin water tropical coral reefs of the island are the prime attraction for the tourists. There are no beaches on this island. To avert the risk of destroying the corals the visitors are prohibited from landing ashore.
It rains a lot during the monsoon season. So it is advisable to avoid visiting the park during the rainy season.
Getting there
The nearest aerodrome and the nearest sea port are located in Port Blair. Port Blair is well connected by regular flights with other parts of the country. There are regular ship services between Port Blair and Kolkata, Vishakhapatnam and Chennai.
Tourist information
There are no accommodation facilities on the South Button Island National Park. The visitors can find quality lodging in the Long Island and in Port Blair. Snorkeling and Scuba diving are the popular tourist activities in the park.
General information
South Button Island National Park, Andaman district, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
Ideal time to visit: December to April
Average temperature: 20°C - 30°C
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