Andaman serves many unaccepted places, stunning islands, marvelous beaches, and many adventure activities for travelers also this is the home of many birds, animals, and many underwater species too. As the name suggests Parrot Island is home to many Parrots and many bird lovers like to visit this Island to watch many rarely seen species of birds. If you are a bird lover then you can consider this destination in your Andaman Itinerary.
Complete Travel Guidance for Parrot Island
This Island is located 100 km away from Port Blair, Andaman, and situated on Baratang Island. This island is full of green nature, surrounded by seawater, and a mangrove forest with a beautiful sunset. In Baratang Island most of the beaches and travel spot is restricted if you want to travel to parrot island then first you have to take permission from Forest Department of Andaman. Island is a perfect location for those who want to explore rarely seen parrots and according to Forest Department, more than 28 recorded species of parrots are available on this island.
Entry Fee: Na
Camera Allowed: Yes (But not capture tribe life)
Entry Timings: 07:00 am – 04:30 pm
Explore Duration: 6-8 Hours
Highlights of Parrot Island
- On this island, you can watch more than 28 species of Parrots.
- Island has located 30 km from Baratang and 100 km from Port Blair.
- You can include Mud Volcano and Limestone cave both in a single-day tour of Baratang Island.
- This is the hub of bird lovers and if you want to visit this island then you have to take prior permission from Forest Department
Guidance and Travel tips before a visit to Parrot Island
- Carry food and extra water bottles with you.
- Wear comfortable clothes during your journey to this Island.
- If you want to explore this destination then you have to take permission first.
- Enjoy the sunset through the boat and here you can witness the most beautiful sunset view.
- Carry a camera to capture the surrounding beauty of this island but don’t capture tribe people if you spot them they are very dangerous and the oldest tribe in the world they don’t like to contact outer people.
- Maintain distance from the prohibited area because this is for your safety purpose.
- Make sure if you visit Mud Volcano, Limestone cave, and Parrot Island of them you have to book a hotel in Baratang Island.
Best Time to visit Parrot Island
The best time to visit here is in October-December months because during these months the climate is more pleasant and good for traveling.
The best time to visit here is from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm during this time birds are spotted here because when sunset happen they return back to home also you can enjoy a beautiful sunset on this Island.
Things to do at Parrot Island
There are not many things you can enjoy here but sunset and bird watching are the most popular activities people like to enjoy on this island.
Best Places to visit near Parrot Island
There are many places are located near this beautiful sightseeing where you can spend your quality time.
- Mangrove Forest
- Mud Volcano
- Baludera Beach
- Limestone cave
Frequently Asked Questions?
This is located 100km away from Port Blair and situated on Baratang Island. This destination is quite far from the city and you need to hire a private taxi from Port Blair they will easily drop you at your destination or you can include this destination in your Andaman Travel Packages for any inconvenience.
This island is famous for many things like more than 28 species of parrot, a journey by Boat, a mangrove forest, and a Sunset view. The journey to Parrot island is full of adventure that’s why people are very like to visit here during Andaman Trip.
Yes, you need take permission from the Forest Department of Andaman.
