Plan your visit to Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park in South Andaman, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Use this page to check entry fees, wildlife highlights, and the best season — then open the app to book safaris and stays.
At a glance
- Location: South Andaman, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
- Landscape: Coastal
- Best season: October – May (calmer seas and park access)
- Gate hours: 06:30 – 18:30 (local)
- Entry fee (Indian): Free (verify locally)
- Entry fee (foreign): Free (verify locally)
- Monsoon closure: 2026-07-01 to 2026-09-30 (verify locally)
- Official site: https://www.andamantourism.gov.in/destination/mahatma-gandhi-marine-national-park
Key wildlife
- Coral reef fish
- Sea turtles
Things to do
- Snorkeling
- Glass-bottom boat rides
Getting around
Private vehicles are not permitted inside core zones. Entry is by registered gypsy / forest safari vehicles only.
Parking available near main entry gates; follow forest staff directions to designated lots.
Featured stays nearby
- Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Bay Island, Port Blair — 4.5★, ~3 km from Port Blair gate · premium
- Hotel Sinclairs Bayview Port Blair — 4.4★, ~4 km from Port Blair gate · midrange
- Silver Sand Beach Resort - Havelock Island — 4.3★, ~8 km from Havelock jetty gate · premium
- Aquays Hotels and Resorts Neil Island — 4.3★, ~10 km from Neil Island gate · midrange