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DIGLIPUR
Situated in North Andaman Island, Diglipur
provides a rare experience for eco friendly tourists. It is famous for its
oranges, rice and marine life. Saddle Peak the highest point in the islands
is nearby. Kalpong, the only river of Andaman flows from here. The first
hydroelectric project of the islands is coming upon this river.
One who comes by road from Port Blair has to take a boat from Mayabunder to
Kalighat and from their journey by road to Diglipur and from there to
Kalipur for viewing, Kalipur and Lamiya bay beaches. One can feel the
innocent beauty of village life everywhere in Diglipur. One who prefers to
be away from the hustle and humdrum of urban life must come here to enjoy
unhurried holidays.
INDIA TRAVEL PACKAGE
» South India with Kerala
Duration : 13 days
» South India Temples Tour
Duration : 14 days
» Golden Triangle Tour Package
Duration : 6 days
» India and Nepal Tour Package
Duration : 17 days
HOW TO GET THERE
One who comes by boat from Port Blair will reach Aerial Bay Jetty, which is
very near to places like Diglipur and Kalipur. Port Blair - Diglipur boat
services are available twice a week. Kalighat is well connected by daily two
boat services from Mayabunder.
PLACES TO STAY
Directorate of tourism provides comfortable accommodation at Turtle Resort,
Kalipur. The Water Sports Centre is also situated near by. Those who want to
go for trekking to Saddle Peak can start trekking from Kalipur. Ram Nagar
beach is famous for turtle nesting during December - February season.
Ross and Smith, the twin islands joined by a bewitching sand bar, is 30
minutes away from aerial bay jetty or Kalipur Water Sports Centre.
Directorate of tourism offers island camping at Smith Island during the
tourist season.
NEARBY CITIES
Port Blair
Mayabunder
Kalighat
Chennai - 1190 Km
Calcutta - 1255 Km
Vishakapatnam - 1200 Km
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