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

Parrot Island- More parrots coming home to roost

Parrot Island - Every evening at sunset scores of parrots come from all directions and after flying around land at the same time on Baratang Islands Parrot Island. Truly a mesmerizing experience and a sight to behold.

Parrot Island - And the sound!

Parrot Island of Baratang - A Must-see 

Baratang Island- Home to different bird species

In and around Baratang Island

Limestone Caves of Baratang Island

Trekking  through the paths of rural Baratang Island

Baratang Island inhabitants

Experience Nature in Naturally Baratang Island

MERK BAY BEACH - Pristine, Exotic, isolated, and unexplored