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Voykit pocket guide · India
Diglipur
Spend 2 days in Diglipur: day 1 Saddle Peak hike, day 2 snorkeling at Kalipur; travel from Port Blair 10 h bus or 1 h flight.
Diglipur is a small town in North and Middle Andaman, serving as a hub for bus and ferry links. The main draws are Saddle Peak, the highest point in the islands, and snorkeling near Kalipur beach. A two‑day stay covers the hikes, water activities and a relaxed evening, with travel from Port Blair taking either a long bus ride or a short flight.
- Country
- India
- Best months
- Oct–May
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (monsoon, rough seas)
- Stay
- 2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- INR
- Money
- Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₹1,200–₹2,000 excl. bed · Mid ₹2,500–₹4,000 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Jio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.
- Emergency
- Police / ambulance 112
- Plugs
- Types C, D, M · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin C plugs fit most sockets; D (three round pins) is the common wall socket; hotels often have universal sockets. UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Street food and dhabas: Nothing.; Restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.; Car and driver: ₹300–500 a day at the end of the trip.; Guide: ₹300–500 for a half day.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: ₹50–100.; Auto or Uber: Round up.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap. Buy sealed bottles (check the cap), or use RO-filtered refill stations in hotels and cafés; avoid ice from street stalls.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages. Carry tissue and sanitiser; paid public toilets (Sulabh) cost ₹5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Meal at resort restaurant | ₹200–₹500 |
| Bus ticket Port Blair → Diglipur | ₹1,200–₹1,500 |
| Ferry ticket Port Blair → Diglipur | ₹800–₹1,200 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- DGP · Diglipur Airport
- Daily flights from Port Blair; check schedule
Typical fares
- Port Blair → Diglipur (bus)
- about ₹1,300, 10 h
- Port Blair → Diglipur (flight)
- about ₹3,500, 1 h
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Language, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Buses connect Diglipur to Port Blair (10 h), Rangat (4 h) and Mayabunder (2.5 h). Local taxis and auto‑rickshaws are available for short trips to Kalipur and the jetty. Walkable within the town centre.
See and do
Known for
- Saddle Peak trek
- Snorkeling at Kalipur beach
- Nearby Ross Island boat trips
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Ross Island (South Andaman) | Bus to Aerial Bay jetty (30 min) then charter boat (≈15 min) | ≈1 h total |
| Smith Island | Charter boat from Aerial Bay jetty (≈30 min) | ≈1 h |
Sleep
- Pristine Beach Resort
- Cottages in Kalipur, 1 h bus from Diglipur; price ₹300‑₹2,500 per night
Language
Hindi is spoken or understood across the north and centre, English is the language of business, signs and educated conversation everywhere, and each state has its own language and script. In the south, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu replace Hindi — English is the better bridge there.
- Head wobble: a side-to-side tilt can mean yes, OK, or I heard you — check with words.
- WhatsApp is how hotels, drivers and guides communicate.
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Namaste (palms together) or a handshake between men; wait for a woman to offer her hand; avoid: Hugging or kissing strangers
- Hands and feet: Give and eat with the right hand; apologise if your foot touches someone; avoid: Pointing feet at people or shrines; touching books or food with your feet
- Temples: Shoes off, walk clockwise around shrines, accept prasad (blessed food) with the right hand; avoid: Leather in Jain temples; entering sanctums that say Hindus only
- Home visit: Bring sweets or fruit; accept tea at least once; avoid: Refusing all food; wearing shoes inside
- Questions: Expect personal questions (married? job? salary?) as friendliness; avoid: Taking offence; answer vaguely if you prefer
- Saying no: A firm, polite 'nahi, dhanyavaad' (no, thank you) and keep walking; avoid: Long explanations to touts
- Dress: Loose clothes covering shoulders and knees; kurta tops are cheap and cool; avoid: Swimwear or shorts away from Goa beaches
Scams and watch-outs
- Kalipur beach has salt‑water crocodiles; swimming is hazardous (check local advice).
- Sand flies are common on the beach; use repellent.
- Ferry schedules are tentative; verify before booking.
Andaman islands are generally safe for tourists; watch for crocodiles on Kalipur beach, keep an eye on tides, and store valuables securely.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Diglipur yet. Suggested stay: 2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Saddle Peak trek
- Snorkeling at Kalipur beach
- Nearby Ross Island boat trips
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Diglipur: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Diglipur, revision 5090346 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5090346
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Diglipur
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / ambulance112
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/diglipur). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.