The park was created in 1979 and is situated about 200 km (124 mi) northeast of Port Blair, capital of the island group.

[3] Access is available by boat from Port Blair and visitors should contact the park office for information on scuba diving facilities, entry permits, timing of visits and fees.

[1] The island is clad in moist deciduous forest and surrounded by sandy beaches and shallow seas with clear water.

[1] Some of the trees and shrubs present include the rattan palm Calamus palustris, the climbing bamboo Dinochloa andamanica and Parishia insignis,[3] Calophyllum soulattri, Artocarpus, Canarium, Dipterocarpus grandiflorus, Dipterocarpus pilosus, Endospermum chinensis, Hopea odorata, Bombax insigne, Sideroxylon, Aprosa villosula, Baccaurea sapida, Caryota mitis and Dinochloa palustris.

Marine fauna found in the park include dugongs, dolphins, sea turtles, fishes and many species of coral abound.