About Limestone
Limestone Caves located on Baratang Island are one of the most fascinating natural attractions in the Andaman Islands. These caves are famous for their unique rock formations created over thousands of years through natural geological processes. The caves are formed by the accumulation of calcium carbonate deposits, resulting in stunning stalactite and stalagmite formations that hang from the cave ceilings and rise from the ground.
The journey to the Limestone Caves itself is an adventurous experience. Visitors travel through dense mangrove forests by boat before trekking through a scenic forest path to reach the caves. The calm surroundings, dense greenery, and natural beauty make the trip both exciting and memorable.
Inside the caves, visitors can observe incredible rock formations that resemble various shapes and structures created naturally over centuries. The cool temperature inside the caves and the dramatic lighting create a mysterious atmosphere that attracts nature lovers and photographers.
Activities
• Cave exploration
• Nature photography
• Mangrove boat ride
• Forest trekking
Highlights
Limestone Caves located on Baratang Island are one of the most fascinating natural attractions in the Andaman Islands. These caves are famous for their unique rock formations created over thousands of years through natural geological processes. The caves are formed by the accumulation of calcium carbonate deposits, resulting in stunning stalactite and stalagmite formations that hang from the cave ceilings and rise from the ground.
The journey to the Limestone Caves itself is an adventurous experience. Visitors travel through dense mangrove forests by boat before trekking through a scenic forest path to reach the caves. The calm surroundings, dense greenery, and natural beauty make the trip both exciting and memorable.
Inside the caves, visitors can observe incredible rock formations that resemble various shapes and structures created naturally over centuries. The cool temperature inside the caves and the dramatic lighting create a mysterious atmosphere that attracts nature lovers and photographers.
⭐ Rating
4.8 / 5
🕒 Timing
Usually open during daytime hours
Best visited in the morning
📍 How To Reach
Limestone Caves can be reached by traveling from Port Blair to Baratang Island by road. After reaching Baratang Jetty, visitors must take a boat ride through mangrove creeks followed by a short trek through the forest to reach the caves.
