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Here's Why You Must Visit Chidiya Tapu In The Andamans

Chidiya Tapu is a hidden paradise in the Andamans that demands a visit

Chidiya Tapu is less known and thus far from the madding crowd Photo: Shutterstock.com
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If you look up sunset in the Andamans, you're sure to stumble upon Chidiya Tapu, a little island at the southern tip of South Andaman island. An hours drive away from Port Blair, the island is teeming with rare bird species, which lend it its name (Bird Island). I was on this serene isle in January this year to become a certified open water diver and subsequently try my hand at underwater photography. Havelock is the favoured Andamans destination for scuba diving, but Chidiya Tapu is less known and thus far from the madding crowd.