Saddle Peak National Park UPSC

  • Saddle Peak National Park is located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a union territory of India.
  • It is situated on surrounding areas of Saddle Peak. Saddle Peak is the highest point in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
  • In 1979, Saddle Peak National Park was established to protect and preserve the unique biodiversity found in the region.
  • Area: The park covers an area of approximately 85 square kilometers.
  • Flora: Moist Tropical Vegetation, Deciduous Evergreen Forests, Orchids, Ferns and Mosses etc.
  • Fauna: Andaman Wild Pig, Andaman Horseshoe Bat, Andaman Teal, Andaman Hill Myna,Andaman Imperial Pigeon, Saltwater Crocodile, Andaman Water Monitor Lizard etc.
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