Overview
About Lamiya Bay Beach
Lamiya Bay is not a sand beach and does not pretend to be. The shore is covered in smooth, rounded boulders in greys, browns, greens and reds, polished by the surf and stacked from the treeline to the water. Walking on it is slow and slightly absurd, and it looks like nowhere else in the Andamans.
It sits directly beneath Saddle Peak, and the trail to the summit starts from here, which means most people who see Lamiya Bay see it at six in the morning on the way up or at four in the afternoon on the way down. It is worth stopping properly either way.
Swimming is not on: the boulders continue underwater, the surf works against them, and there is nobody around. What the bay is good for is sitting, photographing and looking straight up at the forested mass of Saddle Peak behind you.
It is a short drive from Kalipur, so the standard North Andaman day pairs the two — turtles and hatchery at Kalipur, the boulders and the trailhead here.
Why people come here
- Shoreline of smooth coloured boulders instead of sand
- Trailhead for the Saddle Peak trek
- Direct views up to the archipelago's highest point
- Completely undeveloped and almost always empty
- A short drive from Kalipur and Diglipur
Things to do
What to do here
Walk the boulder shore
Rounded stones in a remarkable range of colours, stacked from the treeline to the water. Grippy footwear helps.
Start the Saddle Peak trek
The summit trail begins here. Sign in at the park post and carry your permit.
Photography
The boulders take colour best when wet and in low sun. Saddle Peak behind gives the frame its depth.
Getting there
How to reach
From Diglipur
About 20 minutes by auto or cab, past Kalipur.
With Kalipur
The two are minutes apart and are almost always done together.
Best time to visit · December to March, early morning
Dry-season mornings give firm footing and the best light. The shore is dangerous in heavy surf during the monsoon.
Good to know
Travel tips
- Footwear with grip. Wet boulders are treacherous and ankles turn easily.
- Do not swim here.
- Carry water — there are no facilities of any kind.
- Pair with Kalipur for a half-day in North Andaman.
Gallery
Lamiya Bay Beach in pictures
North Andaman (Diglipur & Mayabunder)
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