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Baratang Island

Limestone Caves & Mangrove Mysteries

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2 daysIdeal stay₹600From / night4.5 ★568 reviewsNovember – AprilBest windowNo railway in AndamanNearest rail · 0 km

Reached by a thrilling boat journey through dense mangrove creeks, Baratang's limestone caves drip with stalactites. The island also has active mud volcanoes (one of only a few in India), a parrot island dawn spectacle, and lies within the Jarawa Tribal Reserve territory.

Pairs well with

Havelock (Swaraj Dweep)· 1h awayPort Blair· 3h awayNeil Island (Shaheed Dweep)· 6h awayDiglipur· 5h away

When to go

Month-by-month fit

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Honest take for Jul: Baratang boat services are frequently suspended June–September due to rough seas and Jarawa Tribal Reserve restrictions. (low crowds.)

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On the map

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · No railway in Andaman 0km · Veer Savarkar International Airport (Port Blair) 100km

Nearest transport

No railway in Andaman0 km
Veer Savarkar International Airport (Port Blair)100 km

Stay options

budget₹600/night
mid₹1,800/night

Best time to visit

November – April

How to get here

Port Blair → Baratang (Nilambur)

bus · 3h

₹150

approx.

Port Blair → Baratang

cab · 2.5h

₹2,500

approx.

Nearby attractions

Port BlairHavelock IslandJarawa ReserveMiddle Strait

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