Kalipur Beach – A Famous Turtle Nesting Beach in Diglipu, Andaman

Kalipur Beach, Diglipur
Kalipur Beach, Diglipur

Kalipur beach is the most famous beach among turtle lovers and people like to visit here to watch endless turtles and turtle nesting. It is located near Kalipur Village in Diglipur and attracts thousands of tourists from all over the globe. Swimming is allowed here during the low tide and also you can enjoy all most all types of underwater and adventure activities. Here we are going to share every detail you need to know before your visit to Kalipur Beach.

Complete Travel Details about Kalipur Beach

Kalipur Beach
Kalipur Beach

This beach is also famous for turtle nesting like Ramnagar Beach here you can spot rarely seen species of turtles like Olive Ridley, Green Turtle, Leather Back, and Hawk Bill. Turtle lovers visit here to watch the complete process of turtle nesting. During the month of November-January, you have more chances to spot thousands of baby turtles on the beach and make their way to the sea. Apart from turtle nesting, it is surrounded by beautiful nature, palm trees, volcanic gray color sand, and crystal clear blue water so this location is perfect for swimming and adventure activities. You can also watch the sunset just setting on the beach, for a relaxed and peaceful experience. If you visit Diglipur during your Andaman Trip then you should consider this beach in your Andman Itinerary.

Entry Fee: Free 

Entry Timings: Sunrise- Sunset

Explore Duration: 4 Hours 

Highlights of this Beach

  • Beach is famous for turtle nesting and volcanic gray color beach sand.  
  • You can spot here the rarely seen species like Olive Ridley, Green Turtle, Leather Back, and Hawk Bill.
  • This is perfect for swimming and adventure activities so you can be a part of these activities.
  • Here sunset watching is also a very popular activity here and you can also witness this beautiful activity.

Travel Tips & Guidance before visiting this beach

  • This is perfect for swimming so carry extra pair of clothes before visiting here.
  • Carry sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, camera, and binoculars for bird watching.
  • Carry extra water bottles and food items with you during trekking.
  • Don’t Carry plastic items with you and it’s our responsibility to keep the environment clean

Best Time To visit Kalipur Beach

November – March is considered the best time to visit this beach. Most travelers visit during these months because the climate is more pleasant and the temperature stays between 21°C – 30°C and you will feel less humid during your traveling.

During the Monsoon season, Andaman receives heavy rainfall roads become more slippery and all adventure and water activities and are not allowed during these months that’s why monsoon season is not recommended to travel in Andaman.

How to Reach Kalipur Beach

This destination is located 300 km far from Port Blair and you can easily reach here by road and through the waterway, both options are available for tourists.

By Air: Veer Savarkar International Airport is the only Airport available in Andaman and this airport is located in the capital city of Port Blair. You can reach here from all major cities of India like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai.  

By Road: If you like to visit Andaman on a budget then you can consider this way. There are regular private and government buses available from Port Blair to Diglipur 

By Seawater: You can hire a private boat to reach Diglipur and when you reach here you can hire a private taxi or cab to reach the amazing beach.

Best Things to do at  Kalipur Beach

There are many things you can explore here but you need to take permission from Forest Department of Andaman.

Sunset Watching: In Andaman, every beach has some kind of special and unique experience you feel when you visit. Every beach looks beautiful during the sunset view, here you just relax and be the witness of a beautiful sunset.

Beach Walk: Walking alone or with your loved ones gives lifetime memories, this is one of the best experiences you should enjoy. While you walk on white sand make memories inside and leave footprints outside.

Famous Places near Kalipur Beach

There are many places near this beach where you can spend your time during Andaman Trip. Here you can find famous sightseeing and nearby beaches.

  • Lamiya Bay
  • Alfred Caves
  • Craggy Island
  • Patti Level Beach
  • Ross and Smith Island 
  • Saddle Peak National Park
  • Shyam Nagar Mud Volcano

Frequently Asked Questions?

Q. What to do here?

Sunset watching, Photography, Bird watching, and many other things you can explore when you visit here.

Q. Best time to visit?

November – March is considered as the best time to visit Diglipur, Andaman. Most of travelers visit during these months because the climate is more pleasant and the temperature stays between 21°C – 30°C and you will feel less humid during your traveling.

Q. Important things to carry?

Sunscreen, Sunglass, Hat, extra water bottles, and food items with you.

Q. What type of Mobile connectivity here?

Here mobile networks are found very hard even if you use BSNL network service.

Q. Is worth visiting during Andaman Trip?

Yes, this destination will thrill your experience to the next level and you should definitely add this destination to your Andaman itinerary.

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