Ancient Rock Caves & Mangrove Safari📍 Baratang, South Andaman

Baratang Limestone Caves

Millions-of-Years-Old Stalactite Caves & Mangrove Boat Safari in Baratang

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Timings

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Speedboats depart Nilambur Jetty 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM)

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Entry & Show Rates

Free Entry | ₹1,000 Speedboat Pass (Nilambur Jetty Return)

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Time Needed

3 - 4 Hours

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Best Season

November to March (Best Hours: Morning 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM)

🗿 Ancient Rock Caves & Mangrove Safari

Baratang Limestone Caves — Baratang Island

A thrilling eco-adventure combining a high-speed mangrove creek boat ride with a 1.2km forest walk to ancient stalactite and stalagmite rock caves.

🚢 Boat Pass & Permit Information

Cave Entry Permit:Free Access

Mangrove Boat Pass (Return):₹1,000 / Person

Distance from Port Blair:100 km (3 Hrs ATR Convoy Drive)

Boat Safari Travel Time:20 Minutes through Mangrove Creek

💡 Travel & Photography Advice

Carry Torch / Phone Light:Inside the limestone caves, light is dim; carry a bright flashlight.

ATR Convoy Timings:Vehicles from Port Blair pass Jirkatang gate in organized convoys at 6 AM and 9 AM.

Top Experiences & Adventure

🏝️ Activities at Baratang Limestone Caves

2 Activities Available

Thrill Safari💰 ₹1,000 / Person

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🚤 Mangrove Creek Speedboat Safari

Zip through dense mangrove tunnel waterways on fiber motorboats.

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Cave Tour🌿 Free Access

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🗿 Limestone Cave Exploration

Walk through illuminated ancient calcium carbonate stalactite rock caves.

✅ Included in Island Entry / Self-Guided🧭 Free Exploration

📅 Suggested Half-Day Limestone Caves Schedule

Full Day Schedule

⏰ 06:00 AM

Depart Port Blair via ATR Convoy

Cross Jirkatang checkpost and drive through Jarawa Tribal Reserve forest.

⏰ 09:00 AM

Arrival at Nilambur Jetty Baratang

Board 20-minute fiber speedboat navigating narrow mangrove creek tunnels.

⏰ 09:30 AM

Forest Boardwalk Trek to Caves

Walk 1.2 km through shaded rainforest path to the cave mouth.

⏰ 10:15 AM

Limestone Cave Exploration

Explore magnificent natural calcium rock structures inside illuminated by flashlights.

⏰ 12:00 PM

Return Boat Transfer to Jetty

Board speedboat back to Nilambur Jetty for lunch.

✅ What is Included

✓Access to public boardwalk trail and limestone caves
✓Life jackets during mangrove speedboat ride

❌ Exclusions & Optional Add-ons

✕Mangrove speedboat ticket (₹1,000 return)
✕Food & beverage at Nilambur Jetty shacks

🎒 What to Carry & Travel Packing Tips

✔️ Torch / flashlight✔️ Sturdy walking shoes or grip sandals✔️ Water bottle & sun hat✔️ Government Photo ID

📸 Baratang Limestone Caves Photo Gallery

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📜 Overview & History of Baratang Limestone Caves

The Baratang Limestone Caves are one of the most remarkable natural wonders in Andaman & Nicobar, formed over millions of years by calcium carbonate sea erosion and mineral deposits. Located deep inside the dense tropical jungle of Baratang Island, these caves feature magnificent hanging stalactites and rising stalagmites that glow under flashlight beams. Reaching the caves is an adventure in itself: visitors board high-speed motorboats at Nilambur Jetty that zip through a dense, tunnel-like mangrove creek network, followed by a 1.2 km shaded boardwalk trek through local villages and tropical forest.

🏛️ Key Attractions Inside Baratang Limestone Caves

Stalactite & Stalagmite Rock Chambers

Naturally sculpted calcium rock pillars formed by water droplets over centuries.

Mangrove Tunnel Waterway

Dense saltwater mangrove forest creek canopy overhanging the boat channel.

🚗 How to Reach Baratang Limestone Caves

Located 100 km north of Port Blair. Take ATR convoy cab to Nilambur Jetty (3 hrs), 20-min boat ride through mangroves, and 15-min forest trek.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How to reach Baratang Limestone Caves from Port Blair?

Drive 100 km north from Port Blair via the Andaman Trunk Road (ATR) convoy to Nilambur Jetty, then take a 20-min speedboat ride and 1.2 km forest walk.