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Diglipur (Ross & Smith Islands)

Remote North Andaman turtle beaches and twin-island sandbar

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Best time to visit Diglipur (Ross & Smith Islands)

peak shoulder off-season avoid

  • Go: November to February
  • Shoulder: March to May and October, quieter, and the weather is less of a sure thing
  • Skip: June to September

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Diglipur (Ross & Smith Islands) season by season

Winter December to February Prime time

Peak season: best Saddle Peak trekking, calm crossing to Ross & Smith, turtle nesting overlaps.

Summer March to May Shoulder

Hot and humid (32-34C) by April-May, turtle season over, but the long haul up is still doable.

Monsoon June to September Do not go

The 10-12hr road-and-ferry run from Port Blair turns genuinely unreliable. Plans fall apart here.

Autumn October to November Prime time

Seas start settling in October, first turtle nesting begins by November. Quiet before the rush.

What Diglipur (Ross & Smith Islands) is actually like

End-of-the-road offbeat: turtle researchers and rare travellers, no crowds at all.

Things to do in Diglipur

The local places worth your time in and around Diglipur, with how far each sits from the centre. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps.

  • Ross & Smith Islands

    Island · 20 km out

    Twin islands joined by a white sandbar you can walk at low tide; permit and boat both come from Aerial Bay.

  • Kalipur Beach

    Beach · 18 km out

    Dark sand nesting beach where four turtle species come ashore December to March; the forest camp runs night watches.

  • Saddle Peak

    Trek · 18 km out

    Highest hill in the Andamans at 732 m, roughly six hours return from Lamiya Bay; buy the forest ticket and carry two litres.

  • Alfred Caves

    Cave · 15 km out

    Narrow limestone caves full of swiftlets, an hour of jungle walking each way; you need a local guide to find them.

  • Lamiya Bay

    Beach · 17 km out

    Boulder and pebble beach under Saddle Peak where the summit trek starts; no shade and no shop, so carry water and lunch.

Getting to Diglipur (Ross & Smith Islands)

Weekly ferry (10-12h) or road from Port Blair via Mayabunder.

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Trip facts

How long to stay
5 days
Budget
Shoestring
How busy
Quiet at its peak
Solo travel
Doable solo with some planning
Altitude
0 m
State
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Coordinates
13.2670, 93.0000

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Diglipur (Ross & Smith Islands)?

November to February is peak season in Diglipur (Ross & Smith Islands). March to May and October is shoulder season: thinner crowds, a bit more risk in the weather. Avoid June to September. Seas start settling in October, first turtle nesting begins by November. Quiet before the rush.

How many days do you need in Diglipur (Ross & Smith Islands)?

5 days is the usual stay. End-of-the-road offbeat: turtle researchers and rare travellers, no crowds at all.

How do you get to Diglipur (Ross & Smith Islands)?

Weekly ferry (10-12h) or road from Port Blair via Mayabunder. Practical ways in: flight and road.

Is Diglipur (Ross & Smith Islands) expensive, and does it get crowded?

Shoestring by Indian travel standards, and it runs quiet at the busiest time of year. Doable solo with some planning.

What are the best things to do in Diglipur?

Ross & Smith Islands, Kalipur Beach, Saddle Peak, Alfred Caves and Lamiya Bay. Twin islands joined by a white sandbar you can walk at low tide; permit and boat both come from Aerial Bay.

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