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Edited by Product team at LocalTrav · Updated 12 November 2026

Baratang Island lies between South and Middle Andaman on the Andaman Trunk Road, usually visited as a long day trip from Port Blair. The road runs through the Jarawa tribal reserve in escorted convoys, then a short vehicle ferry crosses Middle Strait. Boats wind through mangrove creeks to the limestone caves, and Parrot Island draws flocks of parakeets at dusk. Baludera Beach offers a quiet stop along the way.

Notable places

Baratang Limestone Caves

4.51,981

Reached by a scenic speed boat ride through mangrove creeks and a short forest trek, the caves hold naturally formed stalactites, stalagmites and unusual rock shapes shaped over thousands of years. Visit early, since boats must return by 2 pm, and expect a few visitors if you come during busy periods.

What guests love

  • Speed boat ride through narrow mangrove creeks
  • Convoy drive through Jarawa reserve forest
  • White stalactite and stalagmite formations
  • Guides who explain the cave shapes
  • Jungle walk with a Jurassic Park feel

Worth knowing

  • Season: Rain makes the trail slippery and muddy, while October to May is drier and more comfortable.
  • Crowds: The cave is small and time inside is brief, often 10-30 minutes. It gets crowded later, and the first boats see it quietest.
  • On foot: Expect a 1.2-2 km walk each way from the jetty on uneven, muddy ground; it suits most fit visitors but is tough for elderly guests.
  • Getting there: The journey is a full day: a 2:30-3am start, a convoy gate that opens at 6am or 9am, then a ferry and speed boat each way.
  • Cost: The boat to the caves with a guide is a fixed price and not negotiable.
  • Rules: Photography is not allowed in the Jarawa reserve, and you can't stop, overtake or interact. Carry photo ID, which the permit needs.
  • Condition: Heavy footfall has left some formations dry and darker, and touching is not allowed, so the newer white cave is often the highlight.
  • Facilities: There are few facilities on site beyond small stalls with lime juice and snacks, so carrying water and a torch helps.

Baludera Beach

4.736

What guests love

  • Calm, sheltered water without crashing waves
  • Clean, pristine, uncrowded sand
  • Wading far out into the shallows
  • Beautiful evening atmosphere
  • Offbeat spot just minutes from the mud volcanoes

Worth knowing

  • Crowds: It is very quiet, with mostly locals around, which suits anyone who wants calm rather than a lively scene.
  • Best time: Evenings are especially lovely here, with soft light and a very peaceful mood.
  • Getting there: There is no signboard at the beach, so it is easy to miss; your driver or a local can point out the spot.

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