Mouth Harriet National Park
About Sightseeing Mount Harriet National Park
Mount Field National Park was founded in 1916,On 17 October 2021, Mount Harriet was officially renamed as Mount Manipur by the Union Government of India, as a tribute to the freedom fighters of Manipur.Mount Harriet is the highest point wherein the horizon is just a stone-throw’s away and this is appreciated by the visitors who are left in awe by its beauty.Mount Harriet Forest National Park was initially a reserve forest which was later converted into a national park in 1979. This famous peak is named after Harriet Tytler, wife of Mr. Robert Christopher Tytler who was a British army officer and a photographer in the early 1860s
Where it is Located ?
It is located at a distance of 20 km from the capital town of Port Blair.
Speciality of this Sightseeing
The most popular trek is from Mount Harriet to Madhuban which takes about 16 km.Mount Harriet National Park is rich with various types of fauna and flora, which make it the favorite tourist destination for nature lovers.Mount Manipur( Mount Harriet) is at a elevation of 383 metres( 1257 ft) and unless young or a professional trekker it You can spot Andaman serpent-eagle, Wood Pigeon, Hawk Owl, and Cuckoo-dove, among others in the park.
