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Baratang Island
Spend one night on Baratang to see Mud Volcano and Limestone Caves; arrive early by road or catamaran and depart the next day.
Baratang Island is a side‑trip from Port Blair offering mud volcanoes, limestone caves and Parrot Island. A single overnight stay lets you avoid the early‑morning convoy and adds a sunset parrot experience.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–May
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, road closures)
- Airport
- IXZ
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Baratang Island112 ▾
- All services112
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Baratang Island, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyBaratang is generally safe for tourists who stay in convoys, avoid the Jarawa Reserve, and keep clear of crocodile‑infested jetty areas.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All services (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportIXZ Port Blair Airport (about 30 min by catamaran to Baratang).
- Getting aroundRoad convoys from Port Blair (04:00 start) or catamaran (05:45–07:45) to Baratang jetty; shared taxi ₹20 (≈ under US$1) each way to Mud Volcano…Road convoys from Port Blair (4:00 AM start) or catamaran (5:45 AM–7:45 AM) to Baratang jetty; shared taxi ₹20 (≈ under US$1) each way to Mud Volcano…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedCrossroads double room, a night, per room₹2,790 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedCrossroads double room, a night, per room₹3,990 (≈ US$50)
- High-end bedCrossroads double room, a night, per room₹3,990 (≈ US$50)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹2,500 (≈ US$30) · Mid ₹3,500 (≈ US$40) · High ₹5,000 (≈ US$60)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- IXZ Port Blair Airport (about 30 min by catamaran to Baratang)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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Feb
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Mar
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
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May
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
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Sep
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Oct–May. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Baratang Island: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Road convoys from Port Blair (04:00 start) or catamaran (05:45–07:45) to Baratang jetty; shared taxi ₹20 each way to Mud Volcano; speed‑boat ₹200 round‑trip to Limestone Caves.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Mud Volcano
goDoor to door: ≈ 45 min total
Shared taxi from Baratang jetty, about 4 km (2.5 mi) each wayShared taxi from Baratang jetty, about 2.5 mi (4 km) each way
Round‑trip ₹20 per person
Limestone Caves
goDoor to door: ≈ 2 h total
Speed‑boat from Baratang jetty, 50 min each way
Round‑trip ₹200 per person, bring a torch
Parrot Island (sunset)
cautionDoor to door: ≈ 1 h total
Private boat from Baratang jetty, 30 min each way
Requires overnight stay on Baratang
Havelock Island
goDoor to door: ≈ 2 h total
Catamaran from Baratang, dep 12:00, 1½ hCatamaran from Baratang, dep 12:00 PM, 1½ h
₹2,000 per person, no return to Port Blair
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Crossroads
AC rooms ₹3,990, non‑AC ₹2,790; 6 km (3.7 mi) from jetty, basic amenities.AC rooms ₹3,990, non‑AC ₹2,790; 3.7 mi (6 km) from jetty, basic amenities.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹2,500–₹3,500 (≈ US$30–40) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹3,500–₹5,000 (≈ US$40–60) excl. bed
- High
- ₹5,000 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Crossroads double room1 × 1 night × ₹3,990 | ₹3,990 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹3,500 | ₹7,000 |
| Catamaran Port Blair → Baratang (one way)2 × ₹2,300 · check | ₹4,600 |
| Shared taxi to Mud Volcano (round trip)2 × ₹20 · check | ₹40 |
| Speed‑boat to Limestone Caves (round trip)2 × ₹200 · check | ₹400 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹1,600 |
| Trip total≈ ₹8,820 per person per day, bed included | ₹17,630≈ US$250 |
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2026 estimate in INR; flights and visas excluded.
Prices of common things
| Catamaran Port Blair → Baratangincl. ₹50 port fee | ₹2,300–₹2,350 (≈ US$30) |
| Bus Port Blair → Baratang (road)check | ₹45 (≈ under US$1) |
| Meal (fried fish, local restaurant) | ₹150–₹250 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Drink (soft drink at jetty bar) | ₹50–₹80 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Jarawa Reserve forest: no stopping, no photos, no feeding; travel only in escorted convoys.
- Middle Strait jetty has saltwater crocodiles – stay on designated paths.
- No return catamaran to Port Blair; continue to Havelock or return by road.
Emergency numbers
- All services
- 112
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Port Blair → Baratang (catamaran): about ₹2,300 (≈ US$30) per person, 05:45–07:45 (check)about ₹2,300 (≈ US$30) per person, 5:45 AM–7:45 AM (check)
- Baratang → Havelock (catamaran): ₹2,000 (≈ US$25), dep 12:00, 1½ h (check)₹2,000 (≈ US$25), dep 12:00 PM, 1½ h (check)
Say or show
- माफ़ कीजिये — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf kijiye)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- यह कितना है? — How much is it? (yah kitna hai?)
- क्या मैं फोटो ले सकता हूँ? — Can I take a photo? (kya main photo le sakta hoon?)
- शौचालय कहाँ है? — Where is the toilet? (shauchalay kahan hai?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Baratang Island. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–May · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, road closures) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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