Baratang Day Trip Timeline & Schedule
Baratang is about 100 km north of Port Blair. Here is the standard planned itinerary covering both Limestone Caves and Mud Volcanoes.
Port Blair Hotel Pickup
Your private AC cab picks you up early from your hotel in Port Blair. Starting early ensures you reach the forest check post for the first convoy.
Jirkatang Check Post
Arrival at Jirkatang gate. Vehicles line up in convoy formation. Enjoy morning tea/breakfast at local stalls while security check is completed.
Andaman Trunk Road (ATR) Forest Drive
Scenic 1.5-hour convoy drive through the Jarawa tribal reserve forest. Strict rules: no photography, no stopping, no interaction.
Middle Strait Ferry Crossing
Reach Middle Strait and board the vehicle ferry barge across the sea creek to arrive at Baratang Island (Nilambur Jetty).
Mangrove Speed Boat & Limestone Caves
Speed boat safari through dense green mangrove tunnels to Nayadera creek, followed by a 1.2 km wooden walkway hike into the ancient limestone caves.
Mud Volcano & Local Island Lunch
Drive to the unique mud volcano site to witness active natural bubbling mud craters, followed by authentic local lunch at Baratang bazaar.
Return Convoy from Middle Strait
Cross back on the ferry barge to join the afternoon return convoy heading back through the tribal reserve.
Drop at Port Blair Hotel
Safe drop back at your hotel in Port Blair with unforgettable memories of raw, untouched Andaman wilderness.
Find the Perfect Vehicle for Your Group
From compact cabs for couples to 26-seater group buses, every vehicle comes with a verified local driver, clean interiors, and full AC comfort.
Maruti Swift / Dzire
Ideal for airport pickups, hotel transfers and city sightseeing across Port Blair, Havelock and Neil Island.
Toyota Rumion / Ertiga
Comfortable and economical multi-seater with ample room for luggage and family members.
Toyota Innova / Crysta
The gold standard for Andaman road travel. Top choice for Baratang, Rangat, and Diglipur road trips.
Tata Winger
Comfortable group travel solution without needing multiple small cabs. Great for group island tours.
Force Traveller
Spacious group transportation for extended tours, corporate groups, and family functions across South and North Andaman.
Tata Tour Bus
Heavy-duty group transport for large delegations, student excursions, and community groups.
Baratang Cab Booking FAQs
Clear answers to common questions about cab bookings and road transport in Andaman.
Vehicles traveling through the Jarawa tribal reserve on the Andaman Trunk Road (ATR) can only pass in government-supervised convoys at fixed times (typically 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM). To clear security at Jirkatang and join the 6:00 AM convoy, leaving Port Blair between 3:30 and 4:00 AM is essential.