Is January a good time to visit Barren Island?

Barren Island scores 4/5 in January. Season open — boat charters available, calm seas.

Is Barren Island safe for kids in January?

Barren Island is not recommended for families with young children.

January · Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Barren Island

4/5 · Good Time

4/5

Good Time

Barren Island in January

Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India

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Season open — boat charters available, calm seas

Why January scores 4/5

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Weather

Season open — boat charters available, calm seas

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Roads & Access

self drive: N/A. road condition: N/A — sea only. public transport: None — private charter only. from nearest city: Port Blair: 135km by sea. Boat charter ₹15,000-25,000 (8-10hr round trip). Only Dec-Mar. Weather dependent.. last km difficulty: extreme

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Safety & Emergency

rescue: Coast Guard channel 16 VHF. Satellite phone recommended.. helpline: Charter operator must have radio + emergency equipment. Coast Guard: 1554. ambulance: None — at sea. police station: None. nearest hospital: None within 135km. Boat must carry first aid.

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Network

VI: No, JIO: No, BSNL: No, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. ZERO connectivity. 135km from nearest cell tower. Satellite phone strongly recommended.

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Kids

Not ideal for kids —

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Elevation

354m — Low altitude, no issues

Who should go

✓Experienced trekkers / adventurers
✓Anyone looking for the best time to visit

Who should think twice

✗First-time travelers
✗Anyone with health conditions
✗Families with young children
✗Anyone needing constant connectivity

All 12 Months

Month	Score	Note
Januaryviewing	4/5	Season open — 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 — very rough seas
June	0/5	Monsoon — impossible
July	0/5	Peak monsoon
August	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 ₹15,000-25,000 (8-10hr round trip). Only Dec-Mar. Weather dependent.. Roads: N/A — sea only. Self-drive: N/A. Public transport: None — private charter only. Last stretch: extreme

Elevation

354m

Difficulty

extreme

Budget tier

budget

Permits required

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