Explore / Andaman & Nicobar / Baratang IslandBaratang Island
Limestone Caves & Mangrove Mysteries
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.
Know before you go
Worth knowing
Tribal Reserve Permit Required
Baratang island passes through Jarawa Tribal Reserve — convoy movement only (6:00 AM & 2:00 PM from Jirkatang). Photography of tribals is strictly prohibited. Permit from Andaman administration required.
Restricted tribal areas
No permit for Indians on the main tourist islands, but tribal reserves (incl. parts of the Nicobars) are off-limits.
What a day here looks like
The things most people actually do in Baratang Island, by time of day.
Morning
- Limestone caves speedboat + stalactite walk4h · moderate
- Mangrove creek speedboat journey2h · easy
Afternoon
- Mud volcanoes walk (3 active)1h 30m · easy
Evening
- Parrot Island dusk parakeet roost spectacle2h · easy
About 9h 30m of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
A plan from our planner, day by day
Generated by the same planner you'd use — not a sample someone wrote once.
- 1🌿 Nature Day4h out
- Limestone caves speedboat + stalactite walk · morning, 4h
The journey here is half the experience — arrive, breathe the air, and acclimatise.
- 2🌿 Nature Day5.5h out
- Mangrove creek speedboat journey · morning, 2h
- Mud volcanoes walk (3 active) · afternoon, 1.5h
- Parrot Island dusk parakeet roost spectacle · evening, 2h
Final day in Baratang Island — nature days need early starts — this schedule front-loads the active parts before the heat.
Swap places, change the pace, set your own dates.
Plan my Baratang Island tripMust-see highlights
Limestone caves stalactite walk (speedboat through mangroves)
Parrot Island at dusk (parakeet roost spectacle)
Mud volcanoes (3 active)
Mangrove creek speedboat journey
Jarawa Tribal Reserve drive (permit required)
Middle Strait village exploration
Night camping (select operators)
Coral reef snorkelling at Bluff Island
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On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · No railway in Andaman in town · Veer Savarkar International Airport (Port Blair) 100 km
Nearest transport
Stay options
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
Baratang Island questions, answered
What is the best time to visit Baratang Island?
The best months are January, February, March. November – April September scores lowest on weather and conditions.
How many days do you need in Baratang Island?
Most people spend 2 days in Baratang Island. There are around 4 main things to do, totalling roughly 10 hours of activity.
How do you get to Baratang Island?
The nearest railway station is No railway in Andaman (in town) and the nearest airport is Veer Savarkar International Airport (Port Blair) (100 km). The cheapest common route is Port Blair → Baratang (Nilambur) by bus, about ₹150 per person one way.
How much does a trip to Baratang Island cost?
Stays start around ₹1,000 per night, with food about ₹400 per person per day.
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