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Mangrove Kayaking & Limestone Caves at Baratang Island β€” Day Trip Guide
Arjun MehtaBy Arjun Mehta Β· 8 min read Β· Updated 2026-01-20βœ“ Verified 2026-01-20

Mangrove Kayaking & Limestone Caves at Baratang Island β€” Day Trip Guideandaman

Baratang Island is the Andaman's most adventurous day trip β€” a 100km drive through protected Jarawa tribal forest, followed by a speedboat through mangrove channels, a trek through underground limestone caves, and a visit to one of India's only active mud volcanoes.
Step-by-Step

Baratang Day Trip Itinerary

The complete timeline:

  • 4:00am β€” Depart Port Blair (pre-booked taxi, β‚Ή3,000-4,000 round trip)
  • 6:00am β€” Join police convoy at Jirkatang checkpoint (mandatory)
  • 8:00am β€” Arrive Baratang jetty, take speedboat through mangroves (β‚Ή400, 25 min)
  • 9:00am β€” Trek to limestone caves (30 min walk, β‚Ή50 entry)
  • 10:30am β€” Return to jetty, drive to mud volcano (15 min)
  • 11:30am β€” Join return convoy from Baratang
  • 2:00pm β€” Back in Port Blair
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Everything You Need to Know

Do I need a permit for Baratang Island?+
No special permit for Indians. The convoy system through Jarawa territory requires joining at Jirkatang by 6am. Foreign nationals may need additional clearance β€” check with tourism office.
Can I photograph the Jarawa people?+
Absolutely NOT. Photography of Jarawa people is illegal and deeply disrespectful. Cameras/phones must be put away during transit through Jarawa territory. Police enforce this.

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