Is it Worth Going to Baratang Island in Andaman?

Baratang Island, 110 kilometers from Port Blair, is located between North and Middle Andaman. It is endowed with natural wonders and is a popular tourist destination for visitors to the Andaman Islands. The vast untamed landscapes, diverse flora and fauna, dense mangrove creeks, and geological wonders of the Baratang islands attract nature lovers and photographers. The main draws of the relatively unknown Baratang Island are:

1.  Limestone Caves

The most impressive attraction on Baratang Island is, without a doubt, the Limestone caves. Formed by the compression of deposits over millions of years, Limestone Caves at Baratang Islands are one of the largest and deepest caves discovered by mankind. The cave is rumored to have surfaced from the bottom of the sea after an earthquake. The massive sedimentary formations within the dark, damp caves are a sight to behold. They form when water containing dissolved carbon dioxide seeps into rock crevices and joints. The caves are constantly changing in shape and size. Although Baratang Island has numerous limestone caves, only one is easily accessible.

2.  Mud Volcanoes

Mud Volcano erupted for the first time in 2003 in Baratang. They are formed by gases and liquids emitted by decaying organic matter underground. The gushing mud hardens the ground above. As more oozes and spills out, it expands to form a small mud fountain. This is referred to as a Mud Volcano. The mid-ocean eruptive activity has resulted in the formation of numerous craters on the Baratang Island.