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.
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.