Chidiya Tapu Escapes: Your Guide to Natural Wonder in Andaman (2024)

A must visit place when visiting Port Blair is Chidiya Tapu. It is a place to see the spectacular sunset on the island. I visited this place when I was in Andaman and Nicobar islands the first time around, with my mother. And it surely was one of the prettiest places I saw during my trip.

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About Chidiya Tapu

Situated at the southern tip of South Andaman, Chidiya Tapu is covered with dense forests, especially mangrove trees. It is one of the most popular places in the Andaman Islands as it is close to Port Blair and a lovely place to see the glorious sunset. Chidiya, in Hindi, means bird, and as the name suggests, Chidiya Tapu is a place to spot the Andaman islands’ local birds.

Established in 2001, the Chidiya Tapu Biological Park was set up to conserve the flora and fauna on the island. There is an entrance fee of INR 20 per person and INR 10 per child to enter the biological park, and the park is open between 6 AM and 7 PM. The best time to visit the Chidiya Tapu is in the morning or sunset. Also, be careful of crocodiles, snakes and jellyfish. There are signs everywhere that display where and where not to go.

How to Get to Chidiya Tapu?

Chidiya Tapu is around 30 kilometres from Port Blair and by road, the journey takes about 30 minutes. The best way to visit Chidiya Tapu is by hiring a taxi or a bike. We hired a taxi that was suggested by our hotel and it cost us around INR 500 for a few hours.

Things to Do at Chidiya Tapu

Even though Chidiya Tapu is famous for its sunset, there are other things one can do while visiting the area. You need at least 2 to 3 hours. A few of them include:

• Hike Munda Pahad mountain. It is easy and usually takes less than one hour. If you plan to hike, make sure to visit Chidiya Tapu in the morning.

Ensure to hire a local guide for hiking as they know the area best.

• Visit the Munda Pahad beach. The beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in the Andaman Islands.
• Spot the local indigenous birds. Ensure to take your camera to capture some of the colourful birds. Unfortunately, I did not see too many birds during my visit.

• Scuba diving and snorkeling. I have not dived in Chidiya Tapu but I scuba dived in Neil and Havelock islands.

There were no toilet facilities when I visited Chidiya Tapu a few years ago. I am not sure if this has changed now.

Safety for solo female travellers

Even though I travelled with my mom and was not alone, I felt the Andaman Islands, in general, were very safe, including the solo female travellers. I never had any issues whatsoever, and everyone I interacted with was very friendly and warm.

However, like anywhere else in the world, be cautious and know your surroundings, especially at night and in isolated places. Also, the Andaman islands are known for crocodiles, so be careful where you go and step.

Are you new to solo travelling? Do you have questions about solo travelling? Read frequently asked questions for solo traveling.

Closing Notes

If you have time in Port Blair, I highly recommend visiting Chidiya Tapu. It is one of the most beautiful places around the island and a lovely place to catch the sunset. But if you do not have sufficient days on your vacation, you can skip visiting Chidiya Tapu, as there are other islands that are truly amazing and breathtaking.

Have you visited Chidiya Tapu? Let me know in the comments below.

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