Mount Harriet National Park
Hike through lush evergreen forest trails to the third-highest peak of Andaman, offering sweeping ocean panoramas and rich birdlife.
Destination Overview
Mount Harriet, now officially renamed Mount Manipur, is the third-highest peak in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago, standing at 383 meters. The national park is covered in dense evergreen forests that shelter a wide array of endemic flora and fauna, making it a hotspot for nature photography, hiking, and bird watching.
Historical Significance
The picture on the back of the old ₹20 Indian rupee note showing a scenic bay was shot from Mount Harriet. It also played a historical role as the summer headquarters of the Chief Commissioner during the British Raj.
Why Visit?
To trek the scenic 16 km nature trail to Madhuban, see the traditional Nicobari huts, and enjoy viewpoints showcasing the distant light house of North Bay Island.
What Makes It Unique?
Rich botanical diversity with rare orchids and over 90 species of exotic birds, including the Andaman wood pigeon and Andaman scops owl.
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Details & Logistics
Experience Highlights
The Nicobari Hut
Traditional thatched tribal shelters set up at viewpoints overlooking the bay.
Tropical Forest Road
Winding paved paths surrounded by giant tropical rainforest hardwood trees.
Madhuban Trekking Trail
A beautiful hiking route through wild woods filled with endemic butterflies.
Sanctuary Gallery
Experience Hospitality with Hotel Sunrise
When you arrange your Sri Vijaya Puram excursions through the Hotel Sunrise reservations office, we provide complete, seamless VIP logistics. Leave the scheduling, licensing, transfers, and refreshments to our local hosts.
Private VIP Transfers
Air-conditioned luxury SUVs or yacht connections between Aberdeen jetty and the biological reserve.
Concierge Guide
PADI divers, historians, or local naturalists depending on the focus of your itinerary.
Priority Fast-Pass Permits
Skip forest licensing queues and ticket office lines. All bookings are cleared in advance.
Villa Snack Platter
Complimentary fresh tropical fruit baskets, refreshments, and picnic basket lunches prepared in-house.
Nearby Experiences
North Bay Island
Delve into pristine marine ecosystems with customized scuba diving, sea walking, and glass-bottom boat excursions.
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Stay at Hotel Sunrise • Experience Sri Vijaya Puram
Allow our dedicated concierge hosts to arrange private yacht cruises, timing approvals, fast-track permits, and premium transfers for your visit to Mount Harriet National Park with our custom Andaman Travel Packages.