Things to do in Diglipur, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Diglipur is the largest town of North Andaman Island, in the Andaman Archipelago, India. It is located on the southern side of Aerial Bay, at 43 metres above sea level, 298 kilometres north of Port Blair.
7 places to visit in and around Diglipur, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
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- 1Saddle Peak National Park
Saddle Peak National Park is a national park in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in India. It was set up in 1979 on the surrounding areas of Saddle Peak.
Wikipedia - 2Saddle Peak
Saddle Peak or Saddle Hill is located on North Andaman Island in India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands. At 732 m, it is the highest point of the archipelago in the Bay of Bengal.
Wikipedia - 3Kwangtung Island Wildlife Sanctuary
Kwangtang Island Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located on North Andaman Island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India.
Wikipedia - 4Blair Bay Wikidata
- 5Kaplong Hydroelectric Project
Kaplong Hydroelectric Project is the largest dam of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Built across the Kalpong River at Nabagram Diglipur in the North and Middle Andaman district the dam was completed in 2001 and commissioned on 1 September 2001 by Shri M.
Wikipedia - 6Aerial Bay Panorama
- 7Kalipur Beach (turtle nesting)
Best time to visit Diglipur
Best weather: Dec–Mar.
- Jan26°CPleasant, Best months
- Feb26°CPleasant, Best months
- Mar27°CPleasant, Best months
- Apr29°CHot
- May29°CRainy
- Jun29°CRainy
- Jul28°CRainy
- Aug28°CRainy
- Sep28°CRainy
- Oct28°CRainy
- Nov28°CHot
- Dec27°CPleasant, Best months
PleasantHotRainyBest months
Every month: temperature and rain
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 26°C | 37 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 26°C | 8 mm |
| Mar | Pleasant | 27°C | 28 mm |
| Apr | Hot | 29°C | 48 mm |
| May | Rainy | 29°C | 313 mm |
| Jun | Rainy | 29°C | 363 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 28°C | 397 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 28°C | 360 mm |
| Sep | Rainy | 28°C | 351 mm |
| Oct | Rainy | 28°C | 208 mm |
| Nov | Hot | 28°C | 141 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 27°C | 84 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Diglipur
- No railway station within 40 km.
- Nearest airport: Veer Savarkar International Airport (IXZ), 183 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 2-day trip to Diglipur costs
- Budget: about ₹1,700–₹3,400 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹4,200–₹8,400 per person
- Comfort: about ₹9,600–₹18,100 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Diglipur is not included.
Compare Diglipur with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diglipur | – | Dec–Mar | 7 |
| Long Island (Andamans) | 99 km | Nov–Feb | 5 |
| Swaraj Dweep | 145 km | Nov–Mar | 6 |
| Neill Island | 161 km | Nov–Feb | 10 |
Distances in a straight line from Diglipur; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Diglipur?
The best known are Saddle Peak National Park, Saddle Peak, Kwangtung Island Wildlife Sanctuary, Blair Bay, Kaplong Hydroelectric Project.
When is the best time to visit Diglipur?
Best weather: Dec–Mar.
How do I reach Diglipur?
No railway station within 40 km. Nearest airport: Veer Savarkar International Airport (IXZ), 183 km away.
How much does a 2-day trip to Diglipur cost?
Budget: about ₹1,700–₹3,400 per person; Mid-range: about ₹4,200–₹8,400 per person; Comfort: about ₹9,600–₹18,100 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Diglipur is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Nov 2026.