Birdwatching & Sunset Sanctuary📍 Baratang, South Andaman

Parrot Island

Thousands of Wild Parrots Gathering at Sunset in Mangrove Islet

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Timings

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM (Evening Sunset Boat Safari Only)

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Entry & Show Rates

Free Entry | ₹1,500 - ₹2,000 Evening Boat Safari Pass

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Time Needed

2 - 3 Hours

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Best Season

November to March (Evening 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM)

🦜 Sunset Birdwatching Sanctuary

Parrot Island — Baratang Island

An uninhabited mangrove islet where thousands of wild parrots & parakeets gather every evening at sunset, creating a magical natural soundscape.

🚢 Evening Boat Safari Rates

Islet Entry Permit:Free Access

Evening Sunset Boat Safari:₹1,500 - ₹2,000 / Boat

Departure Point:Nayadera Jetty (30 mins from Baratang)

Best Viewing Hours:5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Sunset)

💡 Birdwatching Advice

Overnight Stay Required:Because Parrot Island tours happen at sunset (5:30 PM), travelers must stay overnight in Baratang resorts.

Silence on Boat:Maintain silence on the boat so wild birds are not frightened away.

Top Experiences & Adventure

🏝️ Activities at Parrot Island

2 Activities Available

Must Experience💰 ₹1,500 Boat

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🦜 Wild Parrot Sunset Spectacle

Observe thousands of wild green parakeets flocking into mangrove trees at dusk.

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Sunset Cruise🌿 Included

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🌅 Evening Mangrove Boat Cruise

Cruise peaceful mangrove channels under golden evening twilight sky.

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

📅 Suggested Evening Schedule at Parrot Island

Full Day Schedule

⏰ 04:15 PM

Drive to Nayadera Jetty

Take a 30-minute cab from Baratang resort to Nayadera Jetty.

⏰ 04:45 PM

Board Evening Boat Safari

Cruise through calm mangrove creeks towards Parrot Island islet.

⏰ 05:15 PM

Sunset Bird Spectacle

Watch thousands of green parrots swoop into mangrove trees as the sky turns golden.

⏰ 06:15 PM

Return Cruise to Jetty

Return to main jetty under twilight sky.

✅ What is Included

✓Evening boat safari pass to Parrot Island mangroves
✓Life jackets and safety gear

❌ Exclusions & Optional Add-ons

✕Personal resort stay in Baratang

🎒 What to Carry & Travel Packing Tips

✔️ Telephoto camera or binoculars✔️ Insect repellent✔️ Light jacket

📸 Parrot Island Photo Gallery

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📜 Overview & History of Parrot Island

Parrot Island is a breathtaking, uninhabited mangrove islet near Baratang Island world-famous for a spectacular avian sunset phenomenon. Every evening at dusk, thousands of wild green parrots, parakeets, and parakeet flocks fly in from neighboring forests to roost in the dense mangrove canopy of Parrot Island. Visitors board evening motorboats from Nayadera Jetty that anchor quietly near the islet as the sun sets over the sea. The sight and sound of thousands of chirping green birds filling the orange sunset sky is an unforgettable experience for nature lovers and photographers.

🏛️ Key Attractions Inside Parrot Island

Parrot Island Mangrove Canopy

Densely packed mangrove islet serving as the nocturnal roosting home for wild parakeets.

Nayadera Creek Waterway

Serene mangrove-lined marine channel running towards open sea.

🚗 How to Reach Parrot Island

Located near Baratang's western coast. Requires an overnight stay in Baratang, a 30-min cab drive to Nayadera Jetty, and a 20-min evening boat safari.