Offbeat Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Mount Harriet

Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India· Last updated 16 Aug 2026

Best time: November–April, dry season; late afternoon for the best sunset viewing.
Getting there: Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair, with a short ferry crossing to Bamboo Flat followed by a road drive to the park.
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Mount Harriet National Park sits across the harbor from Port Blair, protecting the third-highest peak in the Andaman Islands and offering some of the best elevated views in the archipelago — Ross Island and the wider harbor spread out below, particularly striking at sunset when the light softens over the water and surrounding forest. The park's forest hiking trails offer a genuine change of pace for visitors whose Andaman itinerary otherwise consists entirely of beaches and boat trips. Mount Harriet National Park suits travelers wanting a proper forest hike within their Andaman trip — the summit trail rewards moderate effort with sweeping views, and combining the visit with nearby Kalapathar Beach offers a satisfying full day that mixes genuine trekking with coastal relaxation.

Nearby highlights

Mount Harriet Summit Viewpoint

The park's main scenic reward.

Forest Hiking Trails

Genuine trekking options within the park.

Kalapathar Beach

A nearby beach for those extending the visit.

Ross Island & Port Blair Harbor Views

Visible from the summit.

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Why Mount Harriet National Park is worth the detour

Mount Harriet offers a genuine change of pace from the Andamans' beach-and-snorkel routine — a proper forest hike culminating in one of the archipelago's best sunset viewpoints, easily added to a Port Blair-based trip.

What a day looks like

A ferry crossing to Bamboo Flat, followed by a drive and hike up Mount Harriet's forest trails, builds toward the summit's rewarding panoramic view. Timing the ascent for late afternoon allows visitors to catch sunset over Ross Island and Port Blair's harbor from the peak, a genuinely memorable close to a day that's offered real physical activity alongside the Andamans' more typical beach-focused sightseeing.

Trekking to the Andamans' best sunset viewpoint

Mount Harriet's summit view, encompassing both Ross Island and the wider Port Blair harbor, is worth timing specifically for late afternoon — the sunset from this vantage point is consistently rated among the most rewarding in the entire archipelago.

How to reach Mount Harriet

Nearest Airport: Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair, with a short ferry crossing to Bamboo Flat followed by a road drive to the park.

Best time to visit

November–April, dry season; late afternoon for the best sunset viewing.

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