Campbell Bay National Park
National Park Protected Indian park on Great Nicobar, biodiversity hotspot
Campbell Bay National Park on Great Nicobar Island protects tropical rainforest and coastal habitat in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The park attracts researchers and visitors interested in remote beaches, endemic species, and trekking.
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Campbell Bay National Park is a protected area on Great Nicobar Island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India that safeguards lowland tropical rainforest and coastal ecosystems. It forms part of the broader conservation landscape of Great Nicobar.
The park contains dense evergreen forest, coastal beaches and a range of wildlife typical of the Nicobar bioregion. It is not a mass-tourism destination and is visited mostly by researchers and permitted ecotourism groups.
The area was designated for protection to conserve Great Nicobar’s unique biodiversity and to contribute to regional conservation efforts. Management is focused on habitat protection and species conservation.
Campbell Bay National Park lies on Great Nicobar Island in India’s southern Andaman and Nicobar chain, near the settlement of Campbell Bay on the island’s eastern side.
- Remoteness: Remote location on Great Nicobar Island means access is limited and facilities are sparse, so visitors and researchers must plan logistics carefully.
How to Get to Campbell Bay National Park #
Campbell Bay National Park is on Great Nicobar Island (Nicobar district). To reach Great Nicobar you first travel to Port Blair (Andaman) by air from mainland Indian airports, then proceed to the Nicobar Islands by government‑authorised inter‑island transport (scheduled/charter flights or ships).
Access to the Nicobar Islands - including Great Nicobar and Campbell Bay - is restricted: travellers must obtain permits from the Government of India/Andaman & Nicobar administration. Arrange onward transport and permits in Port Blair through official channels or authorised tour operators.
Tips for Visiting Campbell Bay National Park #
- Obtain permits and plan logistics well in advance - Campbell Bay National Park is on Great Nicobar Island and access is controlled by the Andaman & Nicobar administration, so coordinate with the Forest Department or an approved local operator.
- Visit during the dry season (roughly November-April) when boat and road access are more reliable and field conditions are easier for walking and wildlife viewing.
- Expect very limited facilities and arrange any guided walks or transport through authorised operators or local authorities rather than attempting independent travel into remote park zones.
Best Time to Visit Campbell Bay National Park #
Visit during the dry season (November-April) for the most reliable access and outdoor activities.
Weather & Climate near Campbell Bay National Park #
Campbell Bay National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2615 mm/year), wettest in September.
January
January is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (163 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Regular rainfall (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (264 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (270 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (257 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (221 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (310 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (284 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (269 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (296 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
