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Over 86% of the Andaman archipelago is covered in dense, ancient tropical rainforest harboring rare orchids, towering Dipterocarpus trees, and endemic birdlife.
While visitors associate the Andaman Islands primarily with white-sand beaches, over 86% of the island territory is blanketed by primary tropical evergreen and semi-evergreen rainforests.
These lush canopies regulate freshwater watersheds, protect coastlines from oceanic erosion, and nurture thousands of unique floral and faunal species found nowhere else on earth.
The rainforests are home to over 270 bird species, including endemic treasures like the Andaman Wood Pigeon, Andaman Treepie, and the white-headed starling.
Towering Andaman Padauk and Gurjan timber trees form massive canopy ceilings reaching over 40 meters high, draped in wild orchids, ferns, and hanging lianas.
Mount Harriet (Mount Manipur) National Park: High-altitude trails in South Andaman offering views of the iconic lighthouse featured on the historic ₹20 banknote.
Saddle Peak National Park (Diglipur): The highest elevation in the archipelago (732m), offering a challenging trek through dense multi-tiered evergreen jungle and mountain streams.
Baratang Island Mangrove Creeks: Dense saltwater mangrove tunnels leading to subterranean limestone caves.
Always remain on marked forest department trails and hire licensed local guides. Never litter, collect plant specimens, or feed wild animals.
During the monsoon months (June - September), the rainforest becomes intensely green, but trails can become slippery and leeches are common wear sturdy trekking boots and carry leech socks.
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