Barren Island - Andaman and Nicobar

Barren Island is located in the Andaman Sea, about 138 km (86 miles) northeast of Port Blair, the territorial capital. It is the only active volcano along the chain from Sumatra to Myanmar and is also the only active volcano in India. Barren Island is part of the Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and is known as a submarine volcano that covers the Indian subduction zone and Burma plate. Now, Andaman's Barren Island will begin to erupt again in 2018, and many people around the world will come to the island just to witness this phenomenon. Here is the latest photo of the Barren Island volcano that began to erupt in 2018. 

The goat population is small, but its name is justified because it is an uninhabited barren area. Birds, bats such as fruit bats, and rodents such as rats are also known to withstand harsh conditions. It is also unmanned and has no significant vegetation. 

Barren Island is below the restricted area and you need to obtain a special permit to visit Barren Island. Also, landing on Barren Island is not permitted. Staying on Barren Island is not permitted, so you can plan your trip to the island early in the morning as if you could start at 3 or 4 am. It takes about 4-5 hours. Reach the island. Tourists generally travel by boat and can enjoy the charming atmosphere of the island without having to go to the island. Visits to the island can only be made by charter boat with the permission of the Forest Department and with the required permission. 

You need to hire a private charter to visit Barren Island. Enjoy sport fishing on the way to Barren Island. Also, snorkeling can be done during the trip. Some advanced Scuba Divers also go to Barren island for diving. All Guides are present with you during this excursion. 

 

What is there in and around Barren Island? 

Manta Rays, exciting basalt formations, the topography of past lava flows and fastgrowing coral gardens will seriously payback to your visit expenditure. This destination is remote but easily accessible by either a lifeboat or diving operator based on Havelock Island. Private charter day tours are also available. You can think of fishing and diving that can keep you busy for almost 68 hours. The visitor can do admitted to the island with the prior permission of the relevant department. 

 

Cost of travel to Barren Island - Andaman and Nicobar? 

This destination is so far away that you need to charter a private boat to Barren Island. Primarily this trip starts on Havelock Island and this trip can cost between INR 1,00,000 and 1,50,000 across the charter, depending on which boat you get. A group of 4-8 adults is usually recommended for this tour. However, this tour can be run by a small number of people. 

 

Barren Island Geography and Biodiversity  

With a caldera just 3 kilometres wide and 2 kilometres wide, Barren Island is the summit of a volcano about 2,250 meters above the seafloor and 354 meters above the waterline. It is a towering peak of a volcano that rises from the depths. The eruption reduced the number of bird species and their populations. Of the 16 previously reported species, only 6 have been observed, the most common of which is Pied imperial pigeon. 

Recently, it was news that on January 23, 2017, a volcano erupted in a small episode of about 5 to 10 minutes. This spewed an ash fountain and a red lava fountain from the crater, pouring hot lava onto the slope. But don't worry. This is nothing new in this unique place. It erupted at least 5 times over the next 100 years. 

Historically, the first record of a volcanic eruption dates back to 1787. It erupted in 1991 and the smoke rose for about 6 months. Since then, it has occurred every two to three years, most recently in February 2016. 

However, all of these eruptions are at the lowest levels of the Volcanic Explosivity Index. This indicator ranks 18 or more volcanoes based on the amount and strength of the erupting volcanic material. This last 2017 eruption was recorded as 2 in the index. This is within the safe range. 

 

Other Volcanoes in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands: Narcondam Island

Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a volcanic island and has been classified as a dormant volcano by a geological survey in India. The island has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is famous for its widespread inhabitation of the Rhinoceros chinensis. Baratang Island in Andaman is famous for its mud volcanoes. These also attract many uneasy tourists all year round. About the 

 

Valen Island Voyage

The shared voyage includes a permit, an 8-hour cruise, breakfast, lunch, light meals, fishing professionals, guides, hotel pickups, and all the assistance you need. Shared voyages to Barren Island are subject to weather conditions, government regulations, and departure date payloads. Travel Time This trip usually departs Havelock Island at 5:30 am and ends at 4 pm. The total time is about 10-12 hours. Fishing is also possible during the tour. Breakfast and lunch are included in the tour. About the Boat, This boat has 16 life jackets, a fire extinguisher, a distance warning beacon, an area information system, a VHF communicator, a fishfinder, GPS, a first aid kit, and a cockpit cabin and a toilet. The boat is a 2x250 Suzuki engine with a total length of 12.67 meters. The boat has 6 double sofas, an 800-litre fuel tank and an 800 litre storage. Find popular packages.

Barren Island is located in the Andaman Sea, about 138 km (86 miles) northeast of Port Blair, the territorial capital. It is the only active volcano along the chain from Sumatra to Myanmar and is also the only active volcano in India. Barren Island is part of the Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and is known as a submarine volcano that covers the Indian subduction zone and Burma plate. Now, Andaman’s Barren Island will begin to erupt again in 2018, and many people around the world will come to the island just to witness this phenomenon. Here is the latest photo of the Barren Island volcano that began to erupt in 2018. The goat population is small, but its name is justified because it is an uninhabited barren area. Birds, bats like flying foxes, and some species of rodents like mice are also known to withstand harsh conditions. It is also unmanned and has no significant vegetation. 

Barren Island is below the restricted area and you need to obtain a special permit to visit Barren Island. Also, landing on Barren Island is not permitted. Staying on Barren Island is not permitted, so you can plan your trip to the island early in the morning as if you could start at 3 or 4 am. It takes about 4-5 hours. Reach the island. Tourists usually arrive by boat and can enjoy the charming atmosphere of the island without having to board the island. Visits to the island can only be made by charter boat with the permission of the Forest Department and with the required permission. 

You need to hire a private charter to visit Barren Island. Enjoy sport fishing on the way to Barren Island. You can also snorkel while travelling. Some advanced divers head to Barren Island for scuba diving. This excursion contains all the guides.