About Craggy Island
Craggy Island is a small uninhabited coastal island off the east coast of North Andaman near Diglipur in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Part of the North and Middle Andaman district, it is known for its rocky shoreline, dense vegetation and undisturbed natural environment. The island is visited as a day-trip by boat from Aerial Bay Jetty and is noted for birdwatching, pristine waters and snorkeling opportunities in its surrounding reefs.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a remote, uninhabited island with rocky cliffs, small sandy patches, dense tropical vegetation and clear surrounding waters. Access is only by chartered boat from Aerial Bay near Diglipur, with no jetty or built facilities on the island. The visit involves beach walking, nature observation, birdwatching and snorkeling in shallow reefs when sea conditions permit. The environment is quiet and undisturbed, suitable for photography and short nature exploration during daylight hours.
Key highlights
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Uninhabited coastal island with rocky shoreline and dense vegetation
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Clear surrounding waters suitable for snorkeling and nature observation
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Birdwatching opportunities in undisturbed natural habitat
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Day-trip boat excursion from Aerial Bay Jetty near Diglipur
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Quiet, pristine environment away from developed tourist areas
Route
| By air | Fly to Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair, then travel by road and boat to Diglipur and Craggy Island |
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| By road | Reach Diglipur by road from Port Blair via Andaman Trunk Road (ATR) to Aerial Bay Jetty, then hire a chartered boat to Craggy Island |
| By public transport |