Landmarks in Diglipur
- 01
Kalipur Beach
A long grey-sand beach on the coast near Diglipur, where sea turtles nest in the cooler months and where most visitors to the area stay.
- Time needed
- A morning or evening; longer in turtle season
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- November to April; turtles roughly December to February
- Tickets
- There is no general entry charge for the beach. Turtle watching is organised by the forest department, so ask locally about rules, timings and any permits.
- 02
Lamiya Bay
A quiet pebbly bay at the foot of the Saddle Peak trail, a short distance from Kalipur, mostly visited for a calm walk and its few turtle hatcheries.
- Time needed
- About an hour
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning, November to April
- Tickets
- No entry charge was reported. Arrange your return transport before you visit.
Experiences in Diglipur
- 03
Mud Volcano near Diglipur
A small field of active mud vents in the forest south of Diglipur, where gas pushes up mud through low cones.
- Time needed
- About an hour on site, plus the drive
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Early morning
- Tickets
- No entry fee or permit was reported by the guide we read; confirm locally.
- 04
Saddle Peak National Park
A small national park around Saddle Peak, the highest point in the Andaman archipelago, with a marked forest trail from the coast near Lamiya Bay.
- Time needed
- Most of a day for the summit; a few hours for part of the trail
- Walking
- Demanding
- Best time
- Early morning, November to April
- Tickets
- A forest department permit is needed, sold at the office at the trailhead during morning hours. Check current fees, hours and rules for guides locally.
Day trips in Diglipur
- 05
Ross and Smith Islands
Two forested islands in Aerial Bay joined by a thin sandbar that shows at low tide, reached by a short boat ride from the Aerial Bay jetty.
- Time needed
- Half a day including the crossing
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Morning at low tide, November to April
- Tickets
- Forest department permission is needed, as Ross Island is a protected area. Permits are issued near the Aerial Bay jetty; ask locally about current fees, boat availability and hours.
