Temperature: Mean minimum 23 deg C, Mean maximum 30 deg C. Rainfall: 3000 mms (May to Mid-September and November to January). Relative Humidity: 70% to 90%. Forest cover: 86%. Best Season: October to April. Clothing: Cottons throughout the year. Languages Spoken: Nicobari, Bengali, Tamil, Telegu, Malayalam, Hindi and English.
The summer headquarters of the Chief Commissioner during British Raj, Mt. Harriet is an ideal for a nice and fascinating over view of the outer islands and the sea. It is the highest peak in the South Andamans (365m high).
One can trek upto Madhuban through a nature trail and can find rare endemic birds, animals and butterflies. Conducted tours to Mt. Harriet are also available from Andaman Teal House.
HOW TO GET THERE
One can reach Mount Harriet by ferry (15-km) and road (55-km) from Port Blair.
