Limestone Cave
Day Trip to Baratang – Limestone Cave
An entirely different world from the usual beach image of Andaman awaits you at Baratang Island.
DURATION
03 DAYS
An entirely different world from the usual beach image of Andaman awaits you at Baratang Island. This day starts really early to join the convoy heading to the island. The convoy passes through the forbidden land of Jarawa tribe. If you are lucky, you may see some of them casually loitering around on roadside. They still live a totally unadulterated life. They wear no clothes, still use stone and wooden weapons. Nonetheless, their unbelievable intelligence in learning new languages and sensing natural phenomenon or calamities is surprising. They could even sense 2004’s Tsunami and saved themselves by climbing tall trees.
The convoy ends at the wooden jetty. The locals run motorboats to limestone caves and take you through mysterious canals formed by canopying mangroves. A few meters of walk on the wooden bridge amidst dense mangroves bringsyou to the caves. The limestone sedimentation has created a natural marvel on this island. The dripping water combined with limestone naturally forms different shapes ranging from that of Lord Ganesh, starfish, jelly fish to even a hanging lamp or chandelier. These shapes keep deforming every monsoon. The guides here keep spotting the new shapes and inform the visitors accordingly.
Beautiful canopies are created near the jetty for the tourists to rest and enjoy the scenic surrounding. You can relax here and enjoy the dramatic combination of turquoise waters and lush green mangroves floating over it.
Baratang Island
Jarawa Tribe | Motorboat Rides in Mangrove Forest | Limestone Caves Exploration
Where to Eat
Port Canteen | AMS Restaurant | + a number of dhabas serve food along the highway during the return journey
Night Stay
Port Blair