Diglipur 

Diglipur is the second largest town in the Andaman and Nicobar Archipelago after Port Blair. If Port Blair is the southernmost city of the Andaman Island, then Diglipur is located in the extreme North Andaman.

Many attractions bring tourists to this part of Andaman. The distinctive twin island of Ross and Smith, the highest peak of the Andaman - Saddle peak, Kalpong, the only river of the small island and the hydroelectric project over the river. All are local attractions in and around Diglipur. It is also known as Mini India, as people from every part of India speaking different Indian languages, and celebrating different cultures and festivals throughout the year all stay here side by side in total harmony. While visiting Diglipur, you come much closer to nature. The flora & fauna, the beaches, the caves and almost everything you can do here will keep you soaked in nature.

How to reach

Since tourists to Andaman arrive and depart through Port Blair, you are most likely to come to Diglipur from there. It is a 310 km long journey from one end of the island to the other. The great Andaman Trunk Road has made this journey possible in about 8 hours drive time, but the actual time would be much longer. You will be first stopping at Jirkatang, from here part of the journey will be through the area where the Jarwa people live. The vehicles pass on fixed times as part of a convoy through this area under strict restrictions. At the end of the reserved area is Baratang, where a creel divides the Island into two. The large vessel carries vehicles across the creek and on the other side, the journey restarts. From Baratang to Diglipur is another 6-hour journey. Most tourists do not travel the entire distance in one day. Overnight stay at Baratang or Rangat is the norm.

Alternatively, there are ship and air connectivity also available between Port Blair and Diglipur.

People

People from all over India have come and lived here. The majority of the population speaks Telugu, Malayali, Bengali, Hindi and Tamil. They are engaged primarily in agriculture and cultivation.