About Bada Balu Beach
Bada Balu Beach is a secluded sandy beach located near Chidiya Tapu on South Andaman Island, about 25 km south of Port Blair. Surrounded by dense tropical forest and known for its tranquil environment, it is noted for sunset views, birdwatching opportunities and relatively undisturbed natural setting compared to more developed beaches in the Andaman Islands.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a quiet, relatively undeveloped beach with light sandy shoreline, clear shallow water and dense forest backdrop. The beach is accessed via a short forest trail from Chidiya Tapu. There are no beach shacks or water sports infrastructure. The setting is natural and isolated, suitable for walking along the shore, photography, sunset viewing and observing birds and forest surroundings. Basic access track and natural shade from trees are present.
Key highlights
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Secluded sandy beach surrounded by dense forest near Chidiya Tapu
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Known sunset viewpoint facing the west coast of South Andaman
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Relatively undisturbed natural environment with few visitors
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Opportunities for birdwatching in the adjacent Chidiya Tapu forest area
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Photography and nature walks along the shoreline and forest trail
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Veer Savarkar International Airport at Port Blair, then continue by road to Chidiya Tapu. |
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| By road | Located about 25-30 km from Port Blair via Chidiya Tapu Road; reachable by taxi, auto-rickshaw or private vehicle to Chidiya Tapu, followed by a short walk through forest trail to the beach. |
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