Visiting North Andaman? Get ready to experience the beautiful amalgamation of pristine azurish waters and soft sandy beaches. Diglipur has a collection of magnificent beaches that delight the tourists. The Lamiya Beach and Kalipur Beach are two of them.
About the Destinations
Not far from the soothing village of Kalipur lies the Kalipur Beach. The beach is primarily famous for being a turtle nesting spot. This is because the beach among a handful of other beaches in the world serves as the nesting place to four different varieties of sea turtles. The varieties are Olive ridley, Hawksbill, Leatherback and Green turtles.
The beach is characterized by volcanic sands, grey in color. The clear blue waters add a perfect contrast to it. A common sight at the beach is dead corals and Jellyfish. December to February are the best months to visit here if you want to enjoy the sight of turtle nesting in Diglipur.
At a little distance of about 3 km from the Kalipur beach lies the Lamiya Beach. The exotic beauty and calmness of the beach is a view worth living for. With dense tropical forests and rolling hills dotting the seashore, the beach is remarkable in its own way.
Not only that, the beach is lined with polished pebbles and rocks. The warm hue of the setting sun reflecting from the polished rocks make it a spot for capturing pictures. Being uncrowded most of the time, one can find the perfect solidarity here at the Lamiya beach.
The quietness and immaculate beauty of the Lamiya beach have made it very popular among honeymooners. Check out our exciting Andaman Honeymoon Package to know more.
Activities to Try out
Both the beaches are full of delightful activities to keep the travelers engrossed.Â
Below is a list.
- Swimming
Courtesy of shallow waters, both the beaches are ideal for swimming. However, always be cautious if you get into the water with children or even alone.
- Snorkelling
The shallow waters offer great views while snorkeling. Vibrant corals and shinning pebbles are the top attractions underwater. Hire the equipment if you don’t have your own. You can hire them from Diglipur or Kalipur beach.Â
- Scuba Diving
Scuba diving is another fantastic activity that almost all travelers like to enjoy here. As a matter of fact, Andaman has some breathtaking locations for scuba diving. To get the best of experiences from these adventure sports, you should definitely check out the Andaman Adventure Package.
- Trekking
The highest point in Andaman – Saddle peak welcomes adventure freaks like you to trek on it. Follow the moderately difficult trail to the top and be amazed at the picturesque views of the nearby scattered islands.Â
A thing to remember – Tourists must have a permit to trek here from the forest department. If you are facing issues with obtaining the permit, contact your Andaman Tour Operator.
- Visiting Craggy Island
A popular destination and situated just about 20 minutes away from the Kalipur beach is the Craggy Island. The presence of quality accommodations and resorts make it the most loved location to stay in for tourists.
How to Reach?
If you are traveling from Port Blair to Kalipur beach, you can hire a private cab or any other modes of public transport such as buses. The road distance is nearly 300 km.
On the other hand, Kalipur beach is just 18 km from Diglipur. Hence you can easily book a private cab from the Andaman Cab Service or avail any public transport.
The Lamiya beach is just about 3 km from Kalipur beach. If you want to travel to this beach directly from Port Blair of Diglipur, you can hire a cab or get on a bus that travels this route. For details about public transport, talk to your tour operator.
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