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.
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.
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SilverSand Beach Resort

5 out of 5
No. 5, Vijay Nagar Beach Port Blair Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The price is Rp1.943.947 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
Rp1.943.947
Rp2.293.858 total
26 Mar - 27 Mar
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Symphony Palms Beach Resort

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4 out of 5
Govind Nagar Beach Port Blair Andaman and Nicobar
The price is Rp985.987 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
Rp985.987
Rp1.035.286 total
7 Apr - 8 Apr
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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 ...

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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 Rp6.210.527 per night from 24 Apr to 25 Apr
Rp6.210.527
Rp7.328.422 total
24 Apr - 25 Apr
includes taxes & fees
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