Baratang Island Trip:
The Baratang island trip will experience you the tropical side of the Andaman islands. Drive through Dense Forest, Tribes, Mangroves, Dongi rides, beaches, birds, caves and trekking. Its one of the must visit place of Andaman Islands when you are in Andaman and try take the memorable moments of the tropical Andaman.
Journey Details
Your journey would start at 3:00 AM on a shared AC Bus or in a cab (as per your preference) from Port Blair by road. After 41 kms though city and villages as well as through the dense tropical forest you will reach the entrance for the reserved forest gate, which leads to the Jarawa Tribal Reserve. The gate is opened by the forest departments officials for Baratang and all the vehicles are allowed to pass through the Tribal reserve in a convoy. Often you might see a member of the Jarawa Tribe while passing through the tribal reserve. Please note that you are not allowed to click pictures or to interact with the members of the tribe. At the end of this forest journey you would reach Baratang jetty. You need to take Launch service to cross the sea bay and reach the opposite side port. Then enjoy the breathtaking fiber boat ride through a fascinating Mangrove drive, which leads to the start point of the trek to Lime stone caves. Trek through dense forest to reach the Limestone Cave. Made up of the mineral calcite (calcium carbonate) the cave contains beautiful cave formation.
Post Journey, while returning you will follow the same route to reach Port Blair.
- - Shared AC Bus or Cab of your choice (To & Fro journey).
- - Limestone Caves and Mud Volcano Visit
- - Mangrove Boat Ride
- - Includes All Entry Tickets and Permit.
- - Packed Lunch
- - Shared bus trip will cost approx Rs.3000/- per person.
- - Individual cab will cost as per the cab you choose.
- - Above 2 year will be charged full.
- - Monday is Off Day
- - Its strictly prohibited to take pictures or to interact with the tribes. You may be sent to jail for violating these rules.
- - We do not provide tribal tour. This tour is specifically meant only for the limestone Caves, Mud Volcano and Mangrove Forest ride which in itself is something one must experience in one's lifetime.