Baratang

Limestone caves, mud volcanoes and the Andaman Trunk Road.

Ideal nights: Day trip from Port Blair
Best time to go: November to April. Avoid during heavy rain — creek crossings suspend.

Baratang is a long day trip north of Port Blair through the Jarawa Tribal Reserve on a convoy-controlled road. The limestone caves are reached by a mangrove creek boat ride that is the real highlight, and there are active mud volcanoes nearby. It is an early start — convoys leave before dawn — and it is not for everyone, but for travellers who want something other than beaches it is the most distinctive day in the islands.

What it's actually good for

Limestone caves at Nayadera
Mangrove creek boat ride
Mud volcanoes at Jalakara
Andaman Trunk Road convoy crossing
Parrot Island evening roost (seasonal)

How to reach

Road convoy from Port Blair starting around 3:30 am, roughly 3 hours each way with vehicle ferry crossings.

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