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Barren Island
Andaman & Nicobar Islands 92m
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Barren Island is India's only active volcano and the largest volcanic island in the Indian Ocean, located in the Andaman Sea approximately 140 km northeast of Port Blair. The island features a dramatic crater landscape, sparse vegetation, and unique geological formations shaped by volcanic activity. It is a highly restricted and offbeat destination accessible only with special permits and authorized tours.
💡Why Visit?
Barren Island offers an extraordinarily rare opportunity to witness India's only active volcano and explore an almost pristine, restricted natural environment with dramatic volcanic terrain and unique biodiversity found nowhere else in India.
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Quick Facts
RegionAndaman & Nicobar Islands
CountryIndia
Altitude92m
Budget Stay₹1,600/night
Budget Food₹600/day
🌡️ Weather & Best Time
Sep · Rain
This destination has a temperate climate with temperatures ranging from 26°C to 28°C annually. Avoid travel in Jun, Aug, Sep due to heavy rainfall.
Temperature range (°C)
Sep
🌧️Rain
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Temperature26° – 28°C
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Rainfall377mm
⚠️Avoid
⚠️Avoid — heavy monsoon rains
⚠️ Avoid travelling in Jun, Aug, Sep due to extreme conditions.
Plan a trip for SepClimate averages based on 10-year historical data · Open-Meteo
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Where to Stay
🎒 Deluxe
₹1,600/night
- Eco-friendly bamboo huts
- Basic beach shacks near jetty
🏨 Premium
₹4,800/night
- Air-conditioned beach resorts
- Standard hotels in Govind Nagar
✨ Luxury
₹17,700/night
- Luxury beachfront pool villas
- Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Radhanagar Beach
Local Cuisine
⭐ Fresh seafood currylocal
⭐ Coconut ricelocal