Ever heard of South Button Island National Park, India’s smallest national park?

You must have read a lot about all the famous and big national parks in India. But how many of you are aware of South Button Island National Park which is India’s smallest national park? Set in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the park covers a small area of about 5 sq km. The park is a part of the Rani Jhansi Marine National Park and is some 24 km from Havelock Island.

The park makes for a perfect place for those looking for a silent holiday amid nature. This dreamlike national park is brimming with natural surprises and has a thriving biodiversity. The beautiful coral reefs, sandy white beaches, and the magnetic marine life makes it an ideal location for beach lovers and holidaymakers.
Let’s find out more about the park:
About the park’s flora and fauna

The park is straight out of fairytales! The stunning park is noted for snorkeling and scuba diving as it’s absolutely rich in marine life. The corals here are healthy and can be seen in shallow depths. For those looking for some exotic aquatic life, this place is a paradise. On a lucky day, one can easily spot pretty marine creatures such as snappers, barracuda, lionfish, groupers and turtles. There’s also a wide range of rays and white-bellied sea eagles can be spotted flying high. The park is also the breeding ground for sea turtles.

But tourists don’t have permission to climb the rocky outcrops on this island. Because the park is too small, there are no terrestrial mammals.

Best time to visit
The place experiences heavy rainfall between June and October. So, those planning to visit the place can do so from December to April.

How to reach?

One can take a day trip from Havelock Island and explore this stunning island. It takes around two-hour from a motor boat to reach here. One can also hire boats from Port Blair.