
Chidiya Tapu
Chidiya Tapu is one of the eye-catching photo points in Port Blair and provides sweeping views of the Andaman coastline. Literally translated to Bird Island (Chidiya means birds and Tapu means island), this place to see in Port Blair requires a 2 km short trek through a forested trail called Munda Parvat. Famous for its sunset, the Chidiya Tapu or Bird Island is among places worth visiting in Port Blair. Not only does it offer an incredible view of the Andaman coastline, but the place also houses over 40 varieties of regional birds.
The Munda Pahar Beach on Chidiya Tapu is a sought-after picnic destination. Beautiful star corals and other seashells can be collected on the beach. You must know that swimming is not safe here. The 1.5 km Munda Pahar trek is a pleasant treat. Sit for a while with your partner holding his/her hands and watch the sunset going down the horizon while leaving its golden hues in the skies.
Duration of Munda Pahar Trek: 2 kilometers (approx.)
Travel Time: 30 minutes (approx.)
Why Chidiya Tapu is A Famous Tourist Attraction in Port Blair?
The entire place is a bird watcher’s paradise, and around 46 species of endemic birds flourish at Chidiya Tapu. Also, the dense mangrove forest carpet is a photographer’s delight. On your way to Munda Pahar Beach, Chidiya Tapu falls a little early and is the starting point to reach Munda Pahar Beach. Chidiya Tapu has a Sunset Point where many romantic couples visit to witness the sun dipping into the womb of the Bay of Bengal.
Visiting Hours: 8:30 AM to sunset
Distance from Port Blair Airport: 22 km/40 minutes (approx.)