Mount Harriet

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Mount Harriet at 365 m is one of the highest points in South Andaman. A natural trail leads to the summit. Permission to climb the nature trails that weave through dense forest must be obtained from the Chief Wildlife Warden in Haddo.Open to tourists during the day, permission of the warden at Port Blair has to be taken to stay overnight in the forest rest house.

Towards the north is the Mt Harriet National Park where one can watch elephants being trained to carry logs. One can take a ferry service or taxi from the Chatnam wharf to Bamboo flat. The summit , 7 km from here is an enjoyable walk but the route is devoid of drinking water. Taxis and jeeps are also available.

The summer headquarters of the Chief Commissioner during British Raj, this place is an ideal for a nice and fascinating over view of the outer islands and the sea. It is the highest peak in the South Andamans (365 metres high). One can trek upto Madhuban through a nature trail and can find rare endemic birds, animals and butterflies. Conducted tours to Mt. Harriet are available from Andaman Teal House.

The Mount Harriet, Andaman & Nicobar Islands is located opposite to the Ross Island and can be easily accessible. You can reach Port Blair by planes or ferries. The Port Blair airport is the major airport of Andaman & Nicobar Islands. After you reach Port Blair, you can reach the Mount Harriet, Andaman & Nicobar Islands either by hiring motor cycles and scooters or on an auto rickshaw.

The Mount Harriet of Andaman & Nicobar Islands is an excellent place for the picnic lovers. The visitors can also enjoy trekking here. The Mount Harriet of Andaman & Nicobar Islands being the highest point offers a spectacular view of the city and you will also witness wonderful scenery of the Havelock Islands and Ross Island. The visitors are of the view that the Havelock Islands and Ross Island looks best from the Mount Harriet.

The Mount Harriet, Andaman & Nicobar Islands is one of the popular Andaman & Nicobar Islands Tourist Attractions that has a Forest Guest House and is surrounded by lovely huts that rises up to a height 365 meters. You can also enjoy wonderful vistas of sunrise and sunsets.

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