Mount Harriet National Park, officially renamed as Mount Manipur National Park, is a protected national park located in the Andaman Islands union territory of India. Here are the key facts about the park:Location and Geography:
The park is situated in South Andaman district, about 20 km from Port Blair
It covers an area of 4.62 sq km and ranges in elevation from sea level to 481 meters at the peak of Mount Harriet
The park has steep eastern slopes and rocky beaches along the eastern coast
History and Naming:
The park was originally a reserve forest that was converted into a national park in 1979
It is named after Harriet C. Tytler, wife of British army officer Robert Christopher Tytler who served as Superintendent of the Convict Settlement in Port Blair from 1862-1864
Flora and Fauna:
The park is home to endangered species like Andaman wild pigs, saltwater crocodiles, turtles and robber crabs
