Caution
Barren Island in October
Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India
Post-monsoon. Some charters resume
Why October scores 2/5
Weather
Post-monsoon. Some charters resume
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
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.
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 —
Elevation
354m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓Experienced trekkers / adventurers
Who should think twice
- ✗First-time travelers
- ✗Anyone with health conditions
- ✗Families with young children
- ✗Anyone needing constant connectivity
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
- ✗Weather unpredictable, sea still rough
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 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 |
| Octoberviewing | 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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