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Barren Island in August
Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India
Monsoon
Why August scores 0/5
Weather
Monsoon
Roads & Access
self drive: N/A. road condition: N/A â sea only. public transport: None â private charter only. from nearest city: Port Blair: 135km by sea. Boat charter âš15,000-25,000 (8-10hr round trip). Only Dec-Mar. Weather dependent.. last km difficulty: extreme
Safety & Emergency
rescue: Coast Guard channel 16 VHF. Satellite phone recommended.. helpline: Charter operator must have radio + emergency equipment. Coast Guard: 1554. ambulance: None â at sea. police station: None. nearest hospital: None within 135km. Boat must carry first aid.
Network
VI: No, JIO: No, BSNL: No, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. ZERO connectivity. 135km from nearest cell tower. Satellite phone strongly recommended.
Kids
Not ideal for kids â
Elevation
354m â Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- âExperienced trekkers / adventurers
Who should think twice
- âFirst-time travelers
- âAnyone with health conditions
- âFamilies with young children
- âAnyone needing constant connectivity
- âThose with flexible dates â better months exist
- âImpossible
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 | Season open â boat charters available, calm seas |
| February | 4/5 | Good. Calmest seas for boat approach |
| March | 3/5 | OK. Sea getting rougher towards end of month |
| April | 2/5 | Seas getting rough. Boat charters less reliable |
| May | 1/5 | Pre-monsoon â very rough seas |
| June | 0/5 | Monsoon â impossible |
| July | 0/5 | Peak monsoon |
| Augustviewing | 0/5 | Monsoon |
| September | 0/5 | Still monsoon |
| October | 2/5 | Post-monsoon. Some charters resume |
| November | 3/5 | Season opening. Boat charters available |
| December | 4/5 | Good. Clear weather. Best viewing conditions |
Practical Details
How to reach
Port Blair: 135km by sea. Boat charter âš15,000-25,000 (8-10hr round trip). Only Dec-Mar. Weather dependent.. Roads: N/A â sea only. Self-drive: N/A. Public transport: None â private charter only. Last stretch: extreme
Elevation
354m
Difficulty
extreme
Budget tier
budget
Permits required
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