Peak Season
Diglipur in February
Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India
Best โ dry, turtle nesting, Ross & Smith sandbar visible
Why February scores 5/5
Weather
Best โ dry, turtle nesting, Ross & Smith sandbar visible
Roads & Access
self drive: Long drive through Jarawa Reserve โ join convoy. road condition: NH4 โ single lane, decent but long. public transport: 1 daily government ferry, occasional bus. from nearest city: Port Blair: ferry 8-10hr (โน800-1200) or road via Baratang+Rangat (6-7hr, crosses Jarawa Reserve). 1 ferry daily.. last km difficulty: moderate
Safety & Emergency
rescue: Coast Guard via radio. Evacuate to Port Blair.. helpline: PHC Diglipur: ask locally. Serious: evacuate to Port Blair (8hr ferry). ambulance: None โ hire vehicle to PHC. police station: Diglipur Police Station. nearest hospital: Primary Health Centre, Diglipur โ basic care only
Network
VI: No, JIO: No, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. Only BSNL works, and only in Diglipur town. At Kalipur/Ross & Smith: completely offline.
Kids
Not ideal for kids โ Turtle nesting is educational and magical, Ross & Smith twin islands are stunning
Elevation
30m โ Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- โTravelers with basic fitness
- โAnyone looking for the best time to visit
Who should think twice
- โThose with mobility issues
- โFamilies with young children
- โAnyone needing constant connectivity
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 | Good โ turtle nesting season at Kalipur Beach |
| Februaryviewing | 5/5 | Best โ dry, turtle nesting, Ross & Smith sandbar visible |
| March | 4/5 | Good. Saddle Peak trek conditions ideal |
| April | 3/5 | Warming up. Still trekable early morning |
| May | 2/5 | Hot and humid. Ferry delays start |
| June | 0/5 | Monsoon โ ferries cancelled |
| July | 0/5 | Peak monsoon โ avoid |
| August | 0/5 | Monsoon โ avoid |
| September | 1/5 | Monsoon retreating. Some ferries resume |
| October | 2/5 | Post-monsoon. Ferries resuming. Wet trails |
| November | 3/5 | Season opening. Roads drying. Turtle season starting |
| December | 4/5 | Good. Peak turtle nesting. Clear weather |
Practical Details
How to reach
Port Blair: ferry 8-10hr (โน800-1200) or road via Baratang+Rangat (6-7hr, crosses Jarawa Reserve). 1 ferry daily.. Roads: NH4 โ single lane, decent but long. Self-drive: Long drive through Jarawa Reserve โ join convoy. Public transport: 1 daily government ferry, occasional bus. Last stretch: moderate
Elevation
30m
Difficulty
moderate
Budget tier
budget
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