How to plan a Baratang island trip?
Baratang Island, famous for Jarawa tribes and Limestone cave can easily be reached from Port Blair city by booking a taxi. It's a 100 km drive one way. The traveler must get a cab with the required permits. Also you can get local buses from the city to Baratang
How long will be the tour?
The Baratang island tour from Port Blair will take at least 8 - 10 hours to finish. It generally starts early in the morning before or just after sunrise. So, you have to plan accordingly to get the best experience of this tour. Hence, it is always advisable to get a taxi booked in advance
How to get the Limestone Cave tickets in Baratang?
Limestone cave tickets can be availed at the counter of the Baratang Island jetty. Mostly, every driver of Andaman Island is well-versed in the process and they assist you completely in getting the tickets done on the spot.
Would I need to get a permit to enter Baratang Island?
Indian travelers themselves need not to take any special permission from the govt. But the taxi or cab booked by them must have the permit issued by the Andaman transport department. So it is recommended to consult with the cab providers before booking
Would we also cover Mud Volcano on this trip?
No, the Mud volcano is not covered in this tour. But you can opt to visit this nature's master piece directly after returning from the Limestone Cave.