Rangat & Diglipur - 4 Day Trip from Port Blair

Diglipur is one of the remotest corners of Andaman. Take a visit to Rangat and Diglipur with Ross and Smith Island, which bring a different flavor to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Highlights

• Explore the beautiful island of Rangat and visit Dhanianallah mangrove walk
• Experience the extremely calm areas of Andamans.
• Visit the Kalipur beach and turtle nesting grounds. 

Detailed Overview

Rangat Island, 170 km by road from Port Blair, is an eco-tourism hub and popular for Amkunj Beach, Cuthbert Bay, a turtle nesting ground, Dhaninallah Mangrove Walk, and Yerratta Mangrove Park. Dhaninallah Mangrove Nature Walk is a wooden boardwalk meandering mangrove creeks for a distance of 713 meters and the longest walkway of its kind in the country.

Diglipur Town (325 km, approx. 12 hours . by road from Port Blair) Situated on North Andaman Island, Diglipur provides a rare experience for eco-friendly tourists. It is famous for its oranges, rice, and marine life. Kalpong, the only river in Andaman, flows here. The only Kalpong hydroelectric power project on the islands is on this river. Popular attractions at Diglipur include Lamiya Bay Beach, Kalipur Beach, and turtle nesting grounds.

Rangat & Diglipur: A 4-Day Trip from Port Blair Itinerary

Day 1:

• The driver will pick up the guests from the hotel in Port Blair and drive to Rangat, which is an almost 5-hour journey.
• Take a walk in the Dhaninallah mangroves and feel the beauty of nature.
• We will visit Moricedera Beach. The uniqueness of Moricedera Beach is the volcanic rock formation overlooking the sea and Amkunj Beach.
• Proceed to visit Yeratta Mangrove Park and learn about the mangroves.
• Drive to Mayabunder, which is almost 2-hour journey and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2:

• After breakfast, we will check out of the hotel and drive towards Diglipur.
• Diglipur is about 80 km from Mayabunder, which would take approximately 2 hours.
• We will reach Diglipur, check in to the resort and rest for the day

Day 3:

• After the morning breakfast, start the tour by visiting Kalipur Beach.
• Kalipur Beach is situated strategically where different kinds of turtles come annually to lay eggs and visit turtle nesting grounds.
• Spend a half day at Kalipur Beach and enjoy the mesmerizing views around you.
• Later, proceed to Lamiya Beach, which is in Diglipur.  It is the foothill for the highest point of the Andaman, which is Saddle Peak.
• The driver will drop the guests off at the hotel suggested. 

Day 3: (Optional)

• After the morning breakfast, start the tour by visiting Ross and Smith Island. 
• These are the twin islands, which are one of the most beautiful destinations in Andaman. Permits required to enter this island are obtained from our team.
• It would take almost half a day to visit Ross and Smith Island, and if time permits, we can visit Kalipur Beach, Lamiya Beach, and the turtle nesting area. 
• The driver will drop the guests off at the hotel suggested. 

Day 4:

• Early in the morning, after breakfast, check out of the hotel.
• We will start our journey from Diglipur to Port Blair, which is almost an 8-hour journey.
• The guests are dropped back at the hotel in Port Blair to end the tour.