
Kalpong River & Dam
Diglipur, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
The only river of the Andamans, feeding the islands' sole hydroelectric project amid lush paddy and forest scenery near Diglipur.
Why visit: The archipelago's only river and hydel project.
- ›River views
- ›Hydel dam
- ›Paddy landscapes
- ›Countryside drive
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Best time
Nov–Apr
Entry fee
Free
Est. budget
₹100–400
Duration
1–2 hrs
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