SatyendraGarg
★★★★★5.0Wrote on 23 Mar 2023
Excellent Saddle Peak National Park. One can see the peak, go around the Park which has a beach as well.
Beauty of Andaman & Nicobar is natural to the place. Forests are amazing and Parks are superb. Near Diglipur, Saddle Peak National Park is so beautiful. I would have climbed the peak but time did not permit it. Had to satisfy being at the Park at the base of the peak which is beautifully done. Trees are so tall, thick and beautiful. Inside the Park is a beach. View of the peak is beautiful. Walking through the trees in the Park is a beautiful experience.
Trip134159
★★★3.0Wrote on 18 Jan 2020
Nice park and walk but dont expect spectacular views
Most of the walk goes along the beach in a beutiful forest with lots of butterflies, lizards, flowers and large trees. The ascent is quite steep but managable with ordinary shoes and shorts. The views are nice but not spectacular. Come early and bring your own water and food. And some money and passport for the permit. There is a frequent local bus service so its easily accessible. Minus for the trash on the trail. Plus for the streams with fresh cool water.
N_Sukumar
★★★★4.0Wrote on 1 Jan 2020
Good day hike where you can enjoy solitude in nature
Saddle peak, the highest point in the Andamans, is a good day hike where you can enjoy solitude in nature. It is 8.5 miles each way from the park entrance, with 3 stream crossings each way; so a 17-mile return trek, 5 miles of which is steep uphill. Don't believe those who say it is a 6-hour trip! It is a wonderful hike through the tropical forest, but once you start the climb, there are not too many views to be had. There are signs labeling it as a Nature trail, but in India this term is to be interpreted literally - it is a trail in nature; don't expect any interpretive signs. Also bear in mind that in Andamans in winter, the sun sets well before 5 pm (India is too big to fit comfortably into one tine zone); so make sure to start out early.
GlobeTrottersClub
★★★★4.0Wrote on 5 May 2019
Totally fulfilling
At a height of 732 m, Saddle peak is the highest point in the Andamans and is just awesome if you are an adventure seeker or a trekking enthusiast. The hike up to the peak is 8 km long and is steep. So, the total journey is atleast about 16km and can take around 8 hrs for a medium pacer. Located in Diglipur, this peak rises amid thick evergreen jungle, overlooking the breathtaking North Andaman and Middle Andaman coast. As the peak is encircled by a rich bio-diversity natural paradise, it is also known as Saddle Peak National Park. You will come across Kalpong, the only river of Andamans that flows through the forest and offers a refreshing fresh water stream where water is still drinkable as we hear but we didn't try other than to wash our sweaty faces:). The path follows the beach and then cuts through different types of jungle up to the top. There are three viewpoints you might want to explore. Before making any plans, take a permit from the Forest Office, which officially opens from 7’o clock in the morning till 2’o clock in the afternoon near the Lahmia bay beach. The price of the permit is INR 50. You can also take the services of a guide if you are not in a group else the trail is clear and safe for one to be on his own. Most important: Take 3-4 ltrs of water and something strong to munch. It's important you are physically fit else it's very strenuous to complete the full trek.
GreatAlbatross
★★★★4.0Wrote on 5 May 2019
Trek through shady greens
Trek is 17kms(8.5+8.5). Carry atleast 4litres of water,fruits/energy bars. You can spot lizards & if lucky you spot deers,wild boars. It's a medium-difficult trek.no need of a guide.the trail is clear in summer.there are no carnivorous wild animals.pretty safe even for a team of 2. There are few streams on the base of the peak.couple of view points to click pics or enjoy the view. The ticket counter opens at 7am.you will need your ID.if you are an experienced trekker, it's 4-5hours else it's 8-9hours.
