Diglipur in October
Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India
Trekking trails remain waterlogged from monsoon rains
Diglipur in October is the slow re-open. Rainfall drops to 150-200mm, mostly first 10 days. The Ross & Smith dinghy crossings restart October 1-7 as soon as sea state allows. The Saddle Peak trail typically reopens between October 22 and October 28 - exact date is at the Forest Department's discretion. Until then, the headline trek is unavailable. The road from Port Blair (NH-223) is back in service but with 2-3 single-lane stretches under repair; expect 10-12 hours rather than the dry-season 8-9. The Port Blair ferry runs 2 sailings a week. Hotel rates 35-40 percent below December peak.
Why October scores 6.0/10
Weather
Recovery. 180mm rain. Trail reopens late month, dinghy resumes early Oct. Road still patchy.
What to do in Diglipur this October
- 1Late-month trail opening as drying occurs
- 2Ferry service resuming early October
- 3Beach walks and coastal exploration
Who should go
- ✓Travelers with basic fitness
- ✓Recovery-season explorers
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with mobility issues
- ✗Trekkers with firm hiking expectations
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0/10 | Peak turtle nesting at Kalipur. 22-28C, dry. Saddle Peak trekkable. Ross & Smith ferry running. |
| February | 10.0/10 | Peak conditions. 22-29C, lowest rainfall. Turtle nesting tail end. Saddle Peak ideal. |
| March | 8.0/10 | Late peak. 24-30C. Saddle Peak still walkable in mornings. Ferries from Port Blair on schedule. |
| April | 6.0/10 | Hot 28-32C. Saddle Peak only feasible 5-9am. Ross & Smith still running. Heat is the constraint. |
| May | 6.0/10 | Hot 28-33C. First half holds; squalls after the 18th cancel ferries. Saddle Peak only at dawn. |
| June | 2.0/10 | Monsoon. 500mm+ rain. Saddle Peak trail closed, Ross & Smith dinghy off, NH-223 washes out. |
| July | 2.0/10 | Peak monsoon. 550mm rain. Township routinely cut off. All headline activities shut. Skip. |
| August | 2.0/10 | Monsoon continues. 460mm rain. Trail closed, dinghy off, road broken. Skip entirely. |
| September | 4.0/10 | Late monsoon. 320mm rain. Trail still closed. Road repairs ongoing. Ferry resumes mid-month. |
| Octoberviewing | 6.0/10 | Recovery. 180mm rain. Trail reopens late month, dinghy resumes early Oct. Road still patchy. |
| November | 8.0/10 | Trail open, dinghy running, ferry on schedule. Turtle nesting starts late month. 70mm rain. |
| December | 10.0/10 | Peak. 21-28C, dry. Olive ridley nesting at full intensity. Saddle Peak ideal. Ross & Smith glass-calm. |
What to pack for October
- ▸Light waterproof jacket
- ▸Quick-dry clothing
- ▸Non-slip shoes
- ▸Towel and change of clothes
- ▸Water bottle
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