FAQs

 Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where is Dew Dale Resorts located?
This resort is located in Baratang Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, at about 100 Kms from Port Blair, by the National Highway running through Baratang towards Diglipur. Baratang  Island can easily be reached by road (National Highway - 4) from Port Blair, with a 20 minutes vehicle ferry crossing on the last leg of the journey. One can then reach the Resort in 5 minutes by Car from vehicle ferry docking point.

2. What are the famous tourist attractions in and around Baratang Island?

Baratang Island is famous as a tourist destination. Sightseeing in Baratang is unique and consists of natural wonders. Most sightseeing involves boat trips through mangroves. The popular sightseeing are the limestone caves, mud volcanoes, isolated and uncrowded beaches like Baludera, and most important  of all the mesmerizing sunset boat trip to Parrot Island. The trip to the exotic and pristine Merk Bay beach can be covered from Baratang Island.

 3. Is it necessary to start as early as 2.30-3 AM from Port Blair to cover Baratang sightseeing?

No. It is not necessary. You can opt for a relaxed Baratang tour with night stay. Baratang trip is a 3 hour journey  from Port Blair by road and should be planned in accordance with the convoy timings which start from the Jirkatang Police check-post. The convoy timings from the check-post are 6.00 AM, 9.00 AM, 12.00 Noon, and 2.30 PM. To reach the Jirkatang Police check-post, it takes one-and-half hours from Port Blair. And from the Jirkatang Police check-post to your next destination, that is, Middle Strait Police check-post, it takes another one-and-half hours. Baratang Island is across the Middle Strait Creek which can be crossed in 20 minutes on a vehicle ferry. So one can plan a trip to Baratang Island based on the above information.

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How to plan your trip to Baratang Island

 

Baratang Island is about 100 km from the Capital city of Port Blair on the National Highway 4 towards Diglipur. The total length of the Island is around 22 kms. 

To reach Baratang one has to travel by road. The trip has to be planned according to the convoy timings at Jirgatang Police check-post which is one and a half hours from Port Blair. At present convoy timings from Jirgatang are 6.00 AM, 9 AM, 12 noon & 2.30 PM. This means that the check-post gate is opened at only these 4 timings for entry into the tribal reserve through which the road passes.

One has to start from Port Blair at least one and a half hours before these convoy timings. If the targeted time slot is missed then one will have to wait for the next convoy timing. If this was the last convoy then there is no other option but to return to Port Blair. 

To ensure a hassle-free trip, it is advisable to book a package through a reliable tour operator. Please beware that it might be that some cab operators looking to make a quick buck may quote the car hire charges as one-way. Don't get misguided. The quote is for a round trip. If you are not careful you might end up paying double the car-hire charges or else you might cancel the trip for this reason as well. Unwittingly, you will miss experiencing what could have been one of the highlights of your Andaman Vacation.

BARATANG ISLAND Tourist Spots

• PARROT  ISLAND

• LIMESTONE CAVES

• MUD VOLCANO

• BALUDERA BEACH

• MERK BAY

• LALAJI BAY

 

1.           PARROT  ISLAND
Parrot Island is a tiny island situated near Baratang. It is home to thousands of parrots. During sunset, thousands of parrots come in groups to settle in that island. The landing of parrots can be viewed from boats and it's an incredible experience to watch such a huge number of parrots landing there.

2.           LIMESTONE CAVES
The lime stone caves, full of splendid stalagmites, stalactites and pillar rocks, can be accessed by a 40-minute boat ride through the creeks from the Nilambur Jetty. And about 15-minute trek further through village and forest.  It gives an immense sense of adventure to the tourist.

3.           MUD VOLCANO
A mud volcano is created by natural gases emitted by decaying organic matter underground. As the mud is pushed upwards by the gas, it deposits and hardens above ground. As more mud oozes out and spills over the edge it grows in size, gradually forming what you can see today - a miniature volcano with a rich, creamy mud crater at the top.

4.           BALUDERA BEACH
Baludera Beach is an unpolluted shallow and isolated beach. During low tide one can wade through for almost a kilometre.

5.           MERK BAY
Merk Bay beach is in North Passage Island offers an excellent sandy Beach with unpolluted environment and evergreen forests. Merk Bay is famous for coral, white sandy, shallow beach suitable for snorkelling, swimming and sun basking. The sea around the island is famous for playful dolphins.

6.           LALAJI BAY
Lalaji Bay Beach is in Long Island and offers an excellent sandy Beach with unpolluted environment and evergreen forests. The sea around these islands is frequented by Dolphin Convoys.

 Parrot Island - Parrots  coming home to roost

BARATANG Tour Itineraries

  

 CODE - DDR12

Day 1

Pick up from Port Blair and Transfer to Baratang Island by Pvt. Car. On reaching Baratang proceed to the Resort for Check-in. After Lunch a head on to the Baludera Beach via the Mud Valcano site. Just before sunset pick up from Baludera Beach for a trip to the Parrot Island. Return back to Resort. Overnight in Baratang.

Day 2

Check-out from Resort. Visit to the famous lime stone caves at Rafter’s Creek (If time permits, Limestone Caves can be covered in Day 1 itself.) Thereafter return back to Port Blair. Drop at Port Blair.