Wednesday 30 January 2013

Middle Button Island National Park

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Middle Button Island National Park is found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and is a national park of india, with a total area coverage of about 64 sq kms by this parkland.
Spotted deer is one of the prominent animals found in this park. Long Island is the nearest town to this national park, which is situated towards the southern side of Port Blair. The Middle Button National Park is about 60 kms from the city of Port Blair. National park of Middle Button Island can be visited by the tourists by hiring a boat tour, although private boats for visiting the park can be arranged.
General Information
State
Andaman and Nicobar
District(s)

Established
1979
Nearest city
Long Island
Time zone

Area
64 square kilometres.
Elevation

Climate
mild
Precipitation
Heavy
Temperature

Summer
30 degree C (min)
Winter
15 degree C (min)

History
North Button Island National Park
This national park is about 60 kms from the town of Long Island and from the Port Blair airport, it is 200 kms, Port Blair being the capital of the island. Spread over an area of 44 sq km, the park was established in the year 1979.
Animal life in this park consists of water monitor, dugong, lizard, dolphin, etc. The park is visited during the months of December-March.
Middle Button National park
Established in 1979, the park is having a spread of 64 sq km in the district of Andaman. From the nearest town of Long Island, this park is at about 60 kms, which at 200 kms is situated the airport in the city of Port Blair, which is also the capital city. Deciduous forest is found in most of the island while the animal fauna comprises of monitor, spotted deer, marine animals and lizard. Visiting the national park is best during the period of December till April.
South Button Island National Park
This national park is having an area of 2 sq km in the district of Andaman and was established in the year 1977. Long Island being the nearest town is about 60 kms while port blair will be having a distance of 200 kms, where the airport is also found. Dolphin, lizard, water monitor, dugong, etc are the fauna found in this park. People can visit the park during the months of December till April.
Best Time To Visit – Detailed Information
Since the weather in the region, is usually milder almost all the year round, but the best time for coming to this locations is from 1 december  to 30 April.
Distance From National Park
How To Get There
Visiting the Middle Button Island national park is best done in the months from January to March, because by the end of March month, there are rolling seas due to heavy and rough winds, which are the scenes before the arrival of monsoon.
Things To Do In - National Park
In order to get bookings for accommodation, and camp in the region, permission can be taken from:
contact: Divisional Forest Officer, Middle Andaman, long Island, Andaman-744203.

Accommodation
Since, accommodations availabilities are absent in the park, people should try and visit the park from Long Island during the day and return back. There is a rest house being constructed presently. Camping is allowed by visitors should get their own camps for spending the night in their tents. 
Near by hotels:
Hotel Sinclairs Bay View
Corbyns Cove Road, Port Blair - 744106, IN
Amenities & Features: Banquet Facility, , Currency Exchange, Water Sports, Elevator, connecting rooms, Car Rental Desk, Ironing Bd/Trouser Pres, Hair Dryer
Sun Sea Resort
M G Road, Middle Point, Port Blair - 744101, IN
Amenities & Features: TV In Room, Business Center, Data Port,
Tsg Emerald View
25 Maulana Azad Road, Phoenixbay, Port Blair - 744102, IN
Amenities & Features: TV, In-House Dining, Data Port
Sea Shell
#2, Govind Nagar Beach, A & N Islands, Havelock Island - 744211, IN
Amenities & Features: dining In-House
Andaman Residency
Goalghar,Portblair, Andaman Islands, Port Blair - 744102, IN
Weather
Mild summers with temperatures of summer maximum 30;C; 810F and winter has minimum 150C; 58'F are experienced in the national park

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