Diglipur Division or Tehsil

Ross & Smith Island : The main attraction of Diglipur, Ross & Smith Islands are situated just 20 minute’s boat ride distance from Arial Bay jetty of Kalighat. These two islands are connected with a 50 meters narrow sand bar and its seashore bordered with thick tropical forest including lots of flora and fauna.

You need a permission from Forest Range officer of Aerial bay jetty to enter these Islands. It can be obtained by paying 50 Rupees for Indians and 500 Rupees for Foreigners. There are some corals around the islands and the water is clear and safer for snorkeling.

Saddle Peak Tourism : Saddle peak is the highest point of Andaman and Nicobar Islands with height of 732 meters. This mountain is totally covered with evergreen rain forest up to the top of peak. Many travelers who love to trek on mountains reach here to look a bird’s eye view of North Andamans. Kalpong is the only river of the Islands which flows through Saddle Peek which generate a hydroelectric project.

You need permission from forestry department office of Diglipur to climbing on the peek. It can be obtained by paying 250 Rupees. Those who want to go for trekking to Saddle Peak can collect trekking equipments on hire from Turtle Nest Resort and start trekking from Kalipur starting point.

Kalipur Beach Tourism : Kalipur beach is located 18 km away from Diglipur, provides a mixture of sand and rock shores with fishing village nearby.

Diglipur National Park : Diglipur National Park is a dense tropical forest bordered by Lamba Bay Beach. It offers trekking opportunities in Jungle to find out many rare species of trees. You have to just take permission from Forest Department to visit here.

Ram Nagar Beach : Ram Nagar Beach is another common beach destination from Diglipur. It is also a home and nesting ground for the Olive Ridley Turtles.

Mud Volcano : It has been identified at the northern point of Diglipur Island. It is a restricted area.

Some other neighboring attractions : Besides of these you will found some more attractive spots around Diglipur like the Craggy Island located close to Pristine Resort, Raman caves, Kalighat Creek, Lamba Bay Beach and many more spots in Mayabundar (neighboring Divsion).

Pristine Beach Resort (Private)
18 km from Kalighat Jetty
Located at Kalipur Town
Tele-Phone: 03192-272532.
Take around one hour to reach by Bus from Diglipur Town or 30 minutes from Kalighat Jetty.

Turtle Nest Resort (Government)
18 km from Kalighat Jetty
Close to Kalipur Beach
Diglipur Post Office
North and Middle Andaman.
Tele-Phone: 03192-271818

If you wish to stay in a low-priced lodge then Drua lodge or Bepari lodge would be suitable for you. are recommended. It situated close to Kalipur beach and it provides one night stay exchange of Rs.100/200.

If you planned to visit at Diglipur then you should first reach at Port Blair. After that you can travel to Diglipur with a Ferry from Phownix Bay Jetty of Port Blair or travel by a Bus. You can also reach at Diglipur from its neighboring island Rangat with a ferry or bus (take 4 hours). Helicopter services are also available to reach here. Know more details bellow.

Travel by Buses Port Blair to Mayabunder: There have no direct road route from Port Blair to Diglipur. Mayabunder, 240 km away from Port Blair, is directly connected to Port Blair by the Andaman Trunk Road. From here (Mayabunder Jetty) you have travel by a ferry or boat through water way to reach Kalighat Aerial Bay Jetty. Kalighat is entry point of Diglipur sitiuted just 25 km away from Diglipur town. Regular bus services are avaiable from Kalighat to other major destinations od Diglipur division.

Government, STS Bus Terminal
Bus stand Location: Port Blair, near police station.
Timing: 5.30 am.
Number of Bus: One Bus daily, except Monday.
It takes around 8 hours to reach at Mayabundar Jetty (240 km).

NB: After reaching at Mayabundar you should travel by a ferry to reach Kalighat (30 minutes) then catch a local bus to enter Diglipur town (30 minutes).

Private Bus services, Port Blair to Mayabunder
Anand and Geetanjali private ltd.
Bus stand Location: Opposite Government bus Stand.
Timing: 4.30 am to 7.00 am. (Daily, except Monday).
Number of Bus: Four Buses daily, except Monday.
Extra facilities: Push back seats and DVD home theater systems.

NB: After reaching at Mayabundar you should travel by a ferry to reach Kalighat (30 minutes) then catch a local bus to enter Diglipur town (30 minutes).

Helicopter services, Port Blair to Diglipur
Provider: Pawan Hans Helicopter Limited.
It is a private service available at Port Blair.

Ferry services, Port Blair to Kalighat (Diglipur)
It takes around 12 hours
Availability: 4-5 days in a week.
Jetty Address: Port Blair Jetty Ghat.
Destination: Aerial bay jetty at Kalighat 25 km from Diglipur Town.

NB: After reaching Kalighat you should travel by a local bus to reach Diglipur Town (30 minutes).