Suicide Point (Munda Pahad viewpoint)
The black cliff at the end of the Munda Pahad trek from Chidiya Tapu — open sea on three sides and the best vantage on South Andaman's southern tip.
Quick Information & Logistics
- Location
- End of the Munda Pahad trail, Chidiya Tapu, southern South Andaman
- Getting there
- ~1.5 km forest trail from Chidiya Tapu; on foot only
- The view
- Elongated black cliff with open seascape either side
- Time needed
- About an hour on foot return, plus time at the top
- Best time
- Late afternoon — but leave enough daylight to walk back
- Facilities
- None on the trail or at the point
Overview
At the far end of the Munda Pahad trail from Chidiya Tapu, the land narrows to a dark, elongated cliff with open water falling away on either side. Locally it goes by the blunt name Suicide Point; on maps and signboards it is usually the Munda Pahad viewpoint.
It is the best vantage point on this end of the island — a genuine headland view rather than a gap in the trees, with sea on three sides and the southern horizon uninterrupted. The walk out matters as much as the arrival: about a kilometre and a half of forest trail, shaded and full of birdsong, which is the reason to allow proper time rather than treating it as a photo stop.
Getting there
The trail starts at Chidiya Tapu, roughly 25 km and an hour from Port Blair. From the trailhead it is a 1.5 km walk through forest — undulating rather than steep, but uneven underfoot and slippery after rain. There is no vehicle access; the only way out is on foot.
Allow around an hour for the return walk, and more if you stop for birds.
What you get
- The cliff view — open sea either side, and the southern tip of South Andaman laid out below.
- Sunset, if you time it — though this is exactly where the timing problem below bites.
- Forest and birds on the walk in, which for many people is the better half.
- Munda Pahad Beach on the same trail.
Practical notes
- The daylight problem. The view is best in the late afternoon, and the walk back is through forest that goes dark early. Turn around while you can still see the path, and carry a torch regardless. Plenty of people misjudge this.
- Stay back from the edge. It is an unfenced cliff with a long drop, and the rock is not always sound. Wet weather makes it worse.
- Wear proper shoes — the trail is not a promenade.
- No water, no stalls, no signal on the trail. Carry what you need.
- Go in company rather than alone, and tell someone where you are heading.
- Check gate and trail timings at Chidiya Tapu before setting off; access is not open around the clock.
Nearby
- Chidiya Tapu — the trailhead, the sunset shore, and the birding forest.
- Munda Pahad Beach — on the same walk.
Last updated on 22 August 2026. Timings, permit guidelines and schedules are subject to change. Always verify locally before traveling.