The northernmost tip of the inhabited Andaman Islands. Ross & Smith Islands are connected by a pristine sandbar you can walk between at low tide. Saddle Peak (732m, Andaman's highest) towers over turtle nesting beaches where leatherback and olive ridley turtles nest October–January.
Know before you go
Restricted tribal areas
No permit for Indians on the main tourist islands, but tribal reserves (incl. parts of the Nicobars) are off-limits.
What a day here looks like
The things most people actually do in Diglipur, by time of day.
Morning
- Ross & Smith Islands sandbar walk at low tide3h · easy
- Saddle Peak trek (732m, Andaman's highest)5h · strenuous
- Offshore reef snorkelling2h 30m · moderate
Evening
- Kalipur Beach leatherback turtle watch2h · easy
About 12h 30m of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
A plan from our planner, day by day
Generated by the same planner you'd use — not a sample someone wrote once.
- 1🌿 Nature Day5h out
- Ross & Smith Islands sandbar walk at low tide · morning, 3h
- Kalipur Beach leatherback turtle watch · evening, 2h
The journey here is half the experience — arrive, breathe the air, and acclimatise.
- 2🏔️ Adventure Day7.5h out
- Saddle Peak trek (732m, Andaman's highest) · morning, 5h
- Offshore reef snorkelling · morning, 2.5h
Adventure activities are clustered here to maximise energy and minimise repeated transit. Start early — conditions are best before noon.
Swap places, change the pace, set your own dates.
Plan my Diglipur tripMust-see highlights
Ross & Smith Islands sandbar walk at low tide
Leatherback turtle nesting at Kalipur Beach (Oct–Jan)
Saddle Peak trek (732m, Andaman's highest)
Aerial Bay crab & seafood
Ramnagar Beach camping
Alfred Caves exploration
Snorkelling at pristine offshore reefs
Birdwatching — Andaman endemic species
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On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · No railway in Andaman in town · Veer Savarkar International Airport (Port Blair) 325 km
Nearest transport
Stay options
Best time to visit
November – April (turtles nest Oct–Feb)
How to get here
Port Blair → Diglipur
flight · 35m
₹2,500
approx.
Port Blair → Diglipur
bus · 10h
₹400
approx.
Nearby attractions
Diglipur questions, answered
What is the best time to visit Diglipur?
The best months are January, February, March. November – April (turtles nest Oct–Feb) August scores lowest on weather and conditions.
How many days do you need in Diglipur?
Most people spend 3 days in Diglipur. There are around 4 main things to do, totalling roughly 13 hours of activity.
How do you get to Diglipur?
The nearest railway station is No railway in Andaman (in town) and the nearest airport is Veer Savarkar International Airport (Port Blair) (325 km). The cheapest common route is Port Blair → Diglipur by bus, about ₹400 per person one way.
How much does a trip to Diglipur cost?
Stays start around ₹1,200 per night, with food about ₹400 per person per day and entry at ₹50.
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