What is the Jarawa Tribal Reserve convoy?

The road to Baratang passes through a protected tribal reserve. For safety and to protect the Jarawa community, vehicles travel in a scheduled, escorted convoy at fixed times — this sets the timing for that leg of the journey.

North Andaman

Offbeat North Andaman — Baratang, Rangat & Diglipur — 8 Nights / 9 Days

For travellers who've done the classic Havelock-Neil circuit before, or simply want a quieter trip: this route heads north through Baratang's mangrove creeks and limestone caves, on to Diglipur for the Ross & Smith Islands sandbar, before finishing with a couple of nights in Havelock to end on a beach.

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Route

Port Blair → Baratang → Rangat → Diglipur → Havelock

Best For

Repeat visitors

Pace

Active — long travel days

Trip Highlights

Baratang's Limestone Caves via mangrove creek
Ross & Smith Islands' natural sandbar
Some of the least-visited beaches in the Andamans

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1
Day 1: Arrival in Port Blair
Port Blair
Arrive and rest — the road journey north begins early the next morning.
BreakfastStay: Port Blair
Transfer: Airport → Hotel
2
Day 2: Road journey to Baratang
Baratang
An early departure through the Jarawa Tribal Reserve in a scheduled convoy, reaching Baratang by late morning.
BreakfastStay: Baratang
Transfer: Port Blair → Baratang (road, convoy timing)
3
Day 3: Limestone Caves & Mud Volcano
Baratang
A speedboat ride through the mangrove creek to the Limestone Caves, followed by the Mud Volcano site.
- Limestone Caves
- Mud Volcano
BreakfastStay: Baratang
4
Day 4: Road journey to Rangat
Rangat
A shorter road journey to Rangat, used as an overnight stop en route north.
BreakfastStay: Rangat
Transfer: Baratang → Rangat (road)
5
Day 5: Road journey to Diglipur
Diglipur
Continue north to Diglipur, the base for Ross & Smith Islands.
BreakfastStay: Diglipur
Transfer: Rangat → Diglipur (road)
6
Day 6: Ross & Smith Islands
Diglipur
A full day at Ross & Smith Islands, walking the natural sandbar connecting the two islets at low tide.
- Ross & Smith Islands
BreakfastStay: Diglipur
7
Day 7: Return journey toward Havelock
Havelock Island
A long travel day back south, connecting toward Havelock for the final beach stretch of the trip.
BreakfastStay: Havelock Island
Transfer: Diglipur → Port Blair (road) → Havelock (ferry)
8
Day 8: Havelock — Radhanagar Beach
Havelock Island
A well-earned relaxed day, ending at Radhanagar Beach for sunset.
- Radhanagar Beach sunset
BreakfastStay: Havelock Island
9
Day 9: Departure
Port Blair
Morning ferry to Port Blair, connecting to your flight home.
Breakfast
Transfer: Havelock → Port Blair (ferry) → Airport

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

Private airport pickup and drop-off
All inter-island ferry tickets
Accommodation as per the chosen category
Daily breakfast
Private vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing listed in the itinerary
All applicable entry fees for sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary
Jarawa Tribal Reserve convoy coordination

Exclusions

Flights to and from Port Blair
Lunch and dinner (unless specified)
Water activities not listed in the itinerary
Personal expenses and travel insurance
Anything not explicitly mentioned under inclusions

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Package FAQs

It involves more travel time than our South Andaman packages — several road journeys of 3–4 hours. It's not strenuous, but it is a more active trip than a standard Havelock-Neil holiday.