Galathea National Park
National Park Marine national park in Great Nicobar with coral reefs
How to Get to Galathea National Park #
Galathea National Park is on Great Nicobar Island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India. The nearest settlement is Campbell Bay (Campbell Bay Airstrip). Access to Great Nicobar is by government-authorised transport from Port Blair (scheduled/chartered ships and limited flights to Campbell Bay); travel to the island requires permits from Indian authorities and arrangements through official channels. Once on Great Nicobar, reach the park by road from Campbell Bay along the island’s main coastal/secondary roads; park entry points and distances are local (short drives) from the settlement.
Tips for Visiting Galathea National Park #
- Access to Galathea National Park (Great Nicobar area) is highly restricted - check with India's Andaman & Nicobar administration well in advance because special permits are required and foreigners generally need additional authorization before planning travel.
- Plan any visit in the dry season (roughly November-April) when sea conditions for the few passenger services and inter-island transfers are most reliable; sea travel is frequently curtailed in the monsoon months.
- Coordinate your visit through the Forest Department or the district authorities in Campbell Bay and arrange an official guide - much of the park's interior is accessible only with an approved escort and independent overland options are limited.
Best Time to Visit Galathea National Park #
Visit Galathea National Park in the dry season (roughly November-April) for the most reliable weather, calm seas and best marine visibility.
Weather & Climate near Galathea National Park #
Galathea 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 (2558 mm/year), wettest in December.
January
January is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (170 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Regular rainfall (93 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 31°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (255 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (255 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (244 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (206 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (295 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (279 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (268 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (301 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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