Baratang Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

This is just a day trip from Port Blair (Andaman) to a popular island called Baratang, that goes via the restricted access Jharawa forest (named after one of the oldest tribes of Andaman). This is a beautiful walk over a wooden pathway in between the mangroves and lush green trees towards the limestone caves. Tip: rent a cab, start early morning at 3am as you need to go through check post that opens at 6am with a long convoy of tourist vehicles. Ride through the forest is an amazing experience. Remember not to click any pictures in the forest nor to stop your vehicle as it isn’t allowed for safety reasons. The tribe could be dangerous sometimes. After a 3hr ride, you need to take a ship that runs at scheduled times.
This is just a day trip from Port Blair (Andaman) to a popular island called Baratang, that goes via the restricted access Jharawa forest (named after one of the oldest tribes of Andaman). This is a beautiful walk over a wooden pathway in between the mangroves and lush green trees towards the limestone caves. Tip: rent a cab, start early morning at 3am as you need to go through check post that opens at 6am with a long convoy of tourist vehicles. Ride through the forest is an amazing experience. Remember not to click any pictures in the forest nor to stop your vehicle as it isn’t allowed for safety reasons. The tribe could be dangerous sometimes. After a 3hr ride, you need to take a ship that runs at scheduled times.
Half the fun is the journey towards these magnificent caves. The drive in a convoy through the reserved forests (spotted tribal people), the vehicle ferry, the speed boat on which you cross a narrow creek and then finally the picturesque 1.2 km trek till the caves.
SilverSand Beach Resort

SilverSand Beach Resort

5 out of 5
No. 5, Vijay Nagar Beach Port Blair Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The price is ₹7,208 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
₹7,208
₹8,666 total
2 Apr - 3 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Port Blair. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Kaala Pathar Beach and Elephanta Beach ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (28 reviews)
Everything was spot on

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

SilverSand Beach Resort
Symphony Palms Beach Resort

Symphony Palms Beach Resort

4 out of 5
Govind Nagar Beach Port Blair Andaman and Nicobar
The price is ₹5,477 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
₹5,477
₹5,751 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Port Blair. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Elephanta Beach and Kaala Pathar Beach are located ...
7.2/10 Good! (54 reviews)
The staff were great and helpful and the rooms were spacious and comfortable. We did not eat in the restaurant but the breakfast was fine and varied. The biggest issue for us was the constant building work. Expedia makes no mention of it on their website. Behind the restaurant, which everyone has ...

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Symphony Palms Beach Resort
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Andamans

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Andamans

5 out of 5
Radhanagar Beach No 7 Port Blair Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The price is ₹33,400 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
₹33,400
₹39,412 total
9 Apr - 10 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Port Blair. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Popular attractions Radhanagar Beach and Elephanta Beach are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
Rooms and resort beautiful. Service is poor.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Andamans
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