Peak Season
Chidiya Tapu in January
Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India
Peak birding season โ migratory birds present, stunning sunsets
Why January scores 5/5
Weather
Peak birding season โ migratory birds present, stunning sunsets
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy scooter ride from Port Blair. road condition: Good paved road from Port Blair. public transport: Local bus from Port Blair (โน30, infrequent). Best by auto/taxi.. from nearest city: Port Blair: 25km drive (45min). Auto-rickshaw โน300-400 one way. Taxi โน600-800 return with waiting.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
rescue: Port Blair emergency services. helpline: Carry first aid for trekking. Medical: return to Port Blair.. ambulance: Call 102/108 from Port Blair. police station: Nearest at Port Blair. nearest hospital: GB Pant Hospital, Port Blair (25km, 45min)
Network
VI: No, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Near Port Blair โ Jio, Airtel, BSNL all work on main road. Patchy inside forest trails.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) โ Easy nature walks suitable for all ages, 50+ bird species to spot, Best sunset point in Andaman, Biological park nearby with endemic species, Close to Port Blair (25km)
Elevation
10m โ Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- โFirst-time travelers
- โSenior citizens
- โFamilies with children
- โAnyone looking for the best time to visit
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Januaryviewing | 5/5 | Peak birding season โ migratory birds present, stunning sunsets |
| February | 5/5 | Best โ dry, comfortable for trekking, excellent birdwatching |
| March | 5/5 | Excellent. Comfortable temperature for Mundapahad trek |
| April | 4/5 | Good. Getting warmer. Early morning treks recommended |
| May | 3/5 | Hot but still accessible (near Port Blair) |
| June | 1/5 | Monsoon โ trail muddy, some birds gone |
| July | 0/5 | Peak monsoon โ trails waterlogged |
| August | 0/5 | Monsoon continues |
| September | 1/5 | Monsoon retreating. Trails drying |
| October | 3/5 | Post-monsoon. Migratory birds starting to arrive |
| November | 4/5 | Birding season beginning. Comfortable weather |
| December | 5/5 | Peak season. Best sunsets. Full bird diversity |
Practical Details
How to reach
Port Blair: 25km drive (45min). Auto-rickshaw โน300-400 one way. Taxi โน600-800 return with waiting.. Roads: Good paved road from Port Blair. Self-drive: Easy scooter ride from Port Blair. Public transport: Local bus from Port Blair (โน30, infrequent). Best by auto/taxi.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
10m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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