Baratang Day Excursion

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About the activity

Embark on an excursion in the wee hours of the night and traverse through the Andaman Trunk Road (ATR) to finally reach the famous Baratang Island. This bumpy ride via lush green jungles, home to the indigenous Jarawa tribe, and the azure waters of the And aman Sea will be imprinted in your heart forever. Explore the famous Limestone caves with their stunning stalagmite and stalactites before you head to the active Mud Volcanoes. From the strange yet gorgeous wonders of nature to the chance of coming face – to – face with a Jarawa – the Baratang Day Excursion has it all!

Schedule

3:30 am: Pick up from the hotel and drive to the Convoy starting point.
6 am: Convoy starts, the drive to Baratang Island begins
7: 30 am: Reach Nilambur jetty and take a boat ride through dense mangroves to reach Nayadera Jetty.
From here, walk down for about a kilometre to see the Limestone Caves.
12 pm: Continue the excursion as you head to the see the Mud Volcano, which requires you to take a short 5 – min walk via a rocky path
2 pm: Resume your drive back to Port Blair and drop to hotel

About the Provider

Handcrafted by Go2andaman

Designed with you in mind, our experiences are tailored or built from scratch to suit your needs. We work with the choicest of drivers and car vendors and take careful measures to ensure your safety. With the help of precision planning, our team of experts, aim at giving you the best that there is to offer.

Inclusions

Car: Scorpio, or Tavera, or India (depending on group size)
All Entry Tickets
Boat charge to visit the Limestone Caves

Timeline

Leave your hotel at 3:30 am and head to the Convoy starting point
After a short wait begin your drive to the Baratang Island
Reach Nilambur jetty and take a boat ride to the Nayadera jetty
Follow a scenic trail that leads you the outstanding Limestone Caves
After a short drive, take a string along a rocky path taking you to the Mud Volcano

Duration

13 Hours

Location

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Important Info

Any kind of interaction with Jarawas including taking their pictures in illegal. If ignored, the same can lead to imprisonment
It is compulsory to carry Id cards/Passports while visiting the Reserve area
The tour involves a long road journey, the convoy through the Jarawa reserve lasts for about 45 minutes to an hour, during which the car is not allowed to stop
This tour is not possible on Mondays
Anybody under the age of 18 needs to be accompanied by an adult
Snacks and Meals are not included

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