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Baratang Island in December: a fine time to go
December: 9 rainy days — and inside the recommended window.
December is the middle of Baratang Island's season — the recommended window is November – April. Warm days around 29°C, nights near 24°C, occasional rain. Stays run about 30% above the usual rate this month.
January is in season too. The season runs to the end of April, 4 months away. It stays open until May. The rains usually arrive in May, 5 months away.
2 days in Baratang Island in December · from ₹4,909 for two
Stay, food & local travel — getting there extra
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What the weather actually does
10-year average · Baratang IslandWarm days around 29°C, nights near 24°C, occasional rain.
Before you book December
Conditions specific to Baratang Island this month.
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.
What a day in Baratang Island looks like
The things most people actually do here, 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.
What a December trip costs · 2 days, total for two
Budget
₹4,909 for two
- Stay · 1n₹1,365
- Food₹2,080
- Local + entry₹1,100
- Buffer₹364
Mid-range
₹12,257 for two
- Stay · 1n₹3,549
- Food₹4,800
- Local + entry₹3,000
- Buffer₹908
December multiplier already applied (1.30× on stays). Covers stay with GST, food, local transport, entry & activities, 8% buffer for two people sharing one room — the same figures the planner opens on. Excludes travel to Baratang Island. How we price this
Add the journey from your city — see the full priceBook Baratang Island for December
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A December plan, day by day
2 days in Baratang Island for December, at this month's stay rates.
- 1🌿 Nature Day2h out
- Parrot Island dusk parakeet roost spectacle · evening, 2h
The journey here is half the experience — arrive, breathe the air, and acclimatise.
- 2🌿 Nature Day4h out
- Limestone caves speedboat + stalactite walk · morning, 4h
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 tripGetting to Baratang Island
Usually the biggest line in the budget — and the one the estimate above leaves out.
Port Blair → Baratang (Nilambur)
bus · 3h
₹150
1 way / person
Port Blair → Baratang
cab · 2.5h
₹2,500
1 way / person
Cheapest listed route is Port Blair → Baratang (Nilambur) by bus. Return for two works out to about ₹600 — so a whole trip lands near ₹5,509 for two, travel included.
Fares are typical one-way estimates per person from Baratang Island's common gateways, not live prices — book early and expect festival months to run higher.
Every month, scored
What you’ll actually do in Baratang Island
All of these are open in December.
- 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
Within reach: Port Blair · Havelock Island · Jarawa Reserve · Middle Strait.
Permits you'll need
Restricted tribal areas
No permit for Indians on the main tourist islands (Port Blair, Havelock, Neil, Baratang, Diglipur), but tribal reserves — the Jarawa reserve on the Andaman Trunk Road and the whole Nicobar group — are off-limits, and a few outlying islands need a forest permit.
Rules change — verify with the issuing authority before you travel.
Packing for December
- Light layers and a jacket for the evenings.
- Sunscreen and a cap for long days outdoors.
- Comfortable walking shoes — old quarters are seen on foot.
December questions, answered
Is December a good time to visit Baratang Island?
Yes — December is one of Baratang Island's best months: it sits in the middle of the recommended season (November – April), and warm days around 29°C, nights near 24°C, occasional rain. Tourisma's fit score for December is 83/100.
See a December plan for Baratang IslandHow much does a trip to Baratang Island cost in December?
A typical 2-day trip for two costs from ₹4,909 (budget) to ₹12,257 (mid-range), excluding travel to Baratang Island. Seasonally adjusted for December.
Price it for your group and cityWhen is the best time to visit Baratang Island?
The best months are January, February, March. From December: January is in season too. The season runs to the end of April, 4 months away. It stays open until May. The rains usually arrive in May, 5 months away.
What is there to do in Baratang Island?
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. No railway in Andaman is the nearest railhead, 0 km away.
Nearby, same trip
Elsewhere in India in December
Also in season this month, from Tourisma's ranking of all 238 destinations for December.
- North Goa Beaches · Goa · from ₹16,618 for two, 4 days
- Rann of Kutch · Gujarat · from ₹5,335 for two, 2 days
- Konark Sun Temple · Odisha · from ₹4,708 for two, 2 days
- Kohima · Nagaland · from ₹5,530 for two, 2 days
- South Goa Beaches · Goa · from ₹11,734 for two, 4 days
- Pelling · Sikkim · from ₹4,514 for two, 2 days
- Gangtok · Sikkim · from ₹9,916 for two, 3 days
- Kisama (Hornbill Festival) · Nagaland · from ₹7,593 for two, 2 days
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