Coastal & Marine

Rani Jhansi Marine

National Park  ·  Andaman & Nicobar Islands  ·  Park #05
Flagship species: Olive Ridley Turtle
256km² Area
1996Established
Sea levelElevation
5Key Species
5Best Months

About Rani Jhansi Marine

Rani Jhansi Marine National Park protects a chain of islands in the Ritchie's Archipelago north of Port Blair. The islands are fringed by extensive coral reefs, seagrass meadows, and mangrove forests. The park is named after the renowned freedom fighter Lakshmibai and is managed to protect both biodiversity and traditional fishing rights.

Key wildlife
Olive Ridley Turtle 🐢
Spinner Dolphin 🐬
Dugong 🐬
Parrotfish 🐟
Sea Fan Coral 🌸
Best time to visit
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