Crater observation and photography
3-4 hours | Moderate | part of organized tour package from Port Blair
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Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India
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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.
Barren Island is India's only active volcano and the largest volcanic island in the Indian Ocean, located in the Andaman Sea approximately 140 k...
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Volcano geological study
Full day | Hard | guided tour with permit and boat charter included
Marine life spotting during boat journey
3-4 hours | Easy | included in tour package
Narcondam Island
An extinct volcanic island with pristine forests and endemic bird species, often visited in conjunction with Barren Island tours. | 35 km
North Cinque Island
A small island with coral reefs and diverse marine life, accessible only by authorized boat tours. | 45 km
South Cinque Island
A scenic island with mangrove forests and rich biodiversity, requiring special permits for visitation. | 50 km
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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.
Best time
November to April
How to reach
Fly or take a ship to Port Blair (capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands). From Port Blair, only authorized tour operators with special boats can access Barren Island; individual road travel is not possible as the island is accessible only by sea.
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