Great Nicobar Island (For Reference Only – Restricted Access)
🌊 What Makes the Great Nicobar Island Special?
The Great Nicobar Island is the only island in Andaman and Nicobar, which has perennial rivers- the Galathea, Alexandria and Doyma. The northern half of the Great Nicobar Island has hills and mountain ranges while the rest of the island is fairly flat. The island also houses the biosphere reserve area.
The great Nicobar Island is the Southern-most island of Andaman and Nicobar archipelago and is also the southernmost part of India.The island is home to the indigenous people.This place is open for only Indian Citizens. This island provides shelter to many endemic plants, animals and birds.
Great Nicobar is the southernmost end of the Nicobar group of islands. Here most of the area is hilly and undulating. The highest peak Mount Thuillier is in here. This island has Indira Point formerly called as Pygmalion Point, the southernmost tip of India. The beach near Galathia, the nesting ground for Giant Leatherback Turtles is one of the attractions of Great Nicobar. There is a biosphere reserve area in Great Nicobar.
Overview:
The southernmost island of India, home to the Shompens tribe and the Indira Point (India’s so3uthern tip). It’s mostly protected with limited civilian access.
Top Attractions:
- Indira Point (India’s southernmost tip)
- Campbell Bay National Park
Activities & Estimated Cost:
- Requires special permits from the Government of India
- Usually part of research/military or eco-survey teams
Getting There: Ship from Port Blair (once/twice a month)
Best Time to Visit: December to March
Ideal For: Researchers, Government Officials
🌊 Things To Visit In Great Nicobar Island
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Great Nicobar Island (For Reference Only – Restricted Access)
🌊 What Makes the Great Nicobar Island Special?
The Great Nicobar Island is the only island in Andaman and Nicobar, which has perennial rivers- the Galathea, Alexandria and Doyma. The northern half of the Great Nicobar Island has hills and mountain ranges while the rest of the island is fairly flat. The island also houses the biosphere reserve area.
The great Nicobar Island is the Southern-most island of Andaman and Nicobar archipelago and is also the southernmost part of India.The island is home to the indigenous people.This place is open for only Indian Citizens. This island provides shelter to many endemic plants, animals and birds.
Great Nicobar is the southernmost end of the Nicobar group of islands. Here most of the area is hilly and undulating. The highest peak Mount Thuillier is in here. This island has Indira Point formerly called as Pygmalion Point, the southernmost tip of India. The beach near Galathia, the nesting ground for Giant Leatherback Turtles is one of the attractions of Great Nicobar. There is a biosphere reserve area in Great Nicobar.
Overview:
The southernmost island of India, home to the Shompens tribe and the Indira Point (India’s so3uthern tip). It’s mostly protected with limited civilian access.
Top Attractions:
- Indira Point (India’s southernmost tip)
- Campbell Bay National Park
Activities & Estimated Cost:
- Requires special permits from the Government of India
- Usually part of research/military or eco-survey teams
Getting There: Ship from Port Blair (once/twice a month)
Best Time to Visit: December to March
Ideal For: Researchers, Government Officials
🌊 Things To Visit In Great Nicobar Island
Start Your Journey
Explore island guides, plan your trip, and book your experiences — all right here. Let the Andaman & Nicobar Islands steal your heart, one wave at a time.