Baratang Island travel guide
Adventure island retreat
Baratang Island attracts travelers with limestone caves, mangrove creeks, mud volcanoes, and rich biodiversity, making it a popular destination for eco tourism, boating, wildlife experiences, and unique geological formations.
Best time to visit Baratang Island
Go Nov–Apr; Jan–Apr is driest. May–Oct brings heavy monsoon rain, which makes the boat ride and cave walk wet and slow.
| Month | Verdict | Temperature | Rain | Crowds | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | best | 26–28 °C | 35 mm | high | Dry and sunny; peak season for day tours from Port Blair |
| February | best | 26–28 °C | 15 mm | medium | Dry and sunny; comfortable for the walk to the caves |
| March | best | 27–29 °C | 30 mm | medium | Dry; hotter and more humid by midday |
| April | best | 28–30 °C | 70 mm | medium | Hot and humid; some pre-monsoon showers |
| May | mixed | 29–30 °C | 340 mm | medium | Monsoon usually arrives in the second half; heavy showers |
| June | mixed | 28–29 °C | 390 mm | low | Monsoon; heavy rain most days, paths slippery |
| July | mixed | 28–28 °C | 390 mm | low | Monsoon; frequent heavy downpours |
| August | mixed | 28–28 °C | 350 mm | low | Monsoon; humid, with rain most days |
| September | mixed | 27–28 °C | 420 mm | low | Heavy rain; expect a wet, slow trip |
| October | mixed | 27–28 °C | 240 mm | medium | Rain easing but still frequent; Puja holiday visitors arrive |
| November | good | 28–29 °C | 190 mm | medium | Showers easing; mangroves green after the rains |
| December | good | 27–28 °C | 110 mm | high | Mostly dry; Christmas–New Year crowds |
How many days to spend in Baratang Island
A day trip covers the boat ride through mangrove creeks to the Limestone Caves and the Mud Volcano; stay a night to add Parrot Island at sunset and Baludera Beach.
How to reach Baratang Island
- By air: Port Blair (IXZ) — 96 km by road
- By road: From Port Blair — 95 km. Andaman Trunk Road through the Jarawa reserve
Getting around
Most visit on a day tour by car from Port Blair, starting very early. Boats from Baratang jetty run through mangrove creeks to the Limestone Caves; shared taxis go to the Mud Volcano.
Things to do in Baratang Island
- Bharatpur Beach, Neil Island — Coral beach for water sports (3 h · Free entry)
- Andaman Snorkeling Adventure — Popular snorkeling location (3 h · Paid entry)
- Lalaji bay beach — Secluded white sand beach (3 h · Free entry)
- Limestone Cave Baratang — Natural limestone cave system (6 h · Free entry)
- Natural bridge 1 — Natural coral rock bridge (1.5 h · Free entry)
- Dhani Nallah Beach — Mangrove wooden walkway (1.5 h · Free entry)
- Sitapur Beach — Sunrise coastal beach (2 h · Free entry)
- Mangrove Forest — Mangrove boating route (2 h · Paid entry)
- Sunset Point, Lakshmanpur Beach 1 — Famous sunset viewpoint (1.5 h · Free entry)
- Mark Bay Beach — Remote island beach (3 h · Free entry)
- Parrot Island — Birdwatching island destination (2 h)
- Yeratta Mangrove Plantation — Mangrove eco park (2 h)
- Mud Volcano — Rare mud eruption site (1 h)
- Amkunj Beach — Eco friendly beach spot (2 h · Free entry)
- Baludera beach, Baratang — Quiet secluded beach (2 h · Free entry)
- Rishi's poultry and vegetables farm — Local organic farm area
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Baratang Island?
Go Nov–Apr; Jan–Apr is driest. May–Oct brings heavy monsoon rain, which makes the boat ride and cave walk wet and slow.
How many days are enough for Baratang Island?
1–2 days. A day trip covers the boat ride through mangrove creeks to the Limestone Caves and the Mud Volcano; stay a night to add Parrot Island at sunset and Baludera Beach.
How do I reach Baratang Island?
By air: Port Blair (IXZ) — 96 km by road. By road: From Port Blair — 95 km. Andaman Trunk Road through the Jarawa reserve.
What are the top things to do in Baratang Island?
Bharatpur Beach, Neil Island, Andaman Snorkeling Adventure, Lalaji bay beach, Limestone Cave Baratang, Natural bridge 1, Dhani Nallah Beach.
Plan your Baratang Island trip
Open Guide My Holiday to turn these places into a routed, day-by-day itinerary and book a cab that follows it.
Get it on Google Play · Download on the App Store
Guide checked on 2026-10-06.