Avoid
Diglipur in September
Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India
Monsoon retreating. Some ferries resume
Why September scores 1/5
Weather
Monsoon retreating. Some ferries resume
Roads & Access
self drive: Long drive through Jarawa Reserve — join convoy. road condition: NH4 — single lane, decent but long. public transport: 1 daily government ferry, occasional bus. from nearest city: Port Blair: ferry 8-10hr (₹800-1200) 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 — hire vehicle to PHC. police station: Diglipur Police Station. nearest hospital: Primary Health Centre, Diglipur — 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 — Turtle nesting is educational and magical, Ross & Smith twin islands are stunning
Elevation
30m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓Travelers with basic fitness
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with mobility issues
- ✗Families with young children
- ✗Anyone needing constant connectivity
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
- ✗Still unreliable transport
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 | Good — turtle nesting season at Kalipur Beach |
| February | 5/5 | Best — 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 — ferries cancelled |
| July | 0/5 | Peak monsoon — avoid |
| August | 0/5 | Monsoon — avoid |
| Septemberviewing | 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 (₹800-1200) or road via Baratang+Rangat (6-7hr, crosses Jarawa Reserve). 1 ferry daily.. Roads: NH4 — single lane, decent but long. Self-drive: Long drive through Jarawa Reserve — join convoy. Public transport: 1 daily government ferry, occasional bus. Last stretch: moderate
Elevation
30m
Difficulty
moderate
Budget tier
budget
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