FAQs

 Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where is Dew Dale Resorts located?
This resort is located in Baratang Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, at about 100 Kms from Port Blair, by the National Highway running through Baratang towards Diglipur. Baratang  Island can easily be reached by road (National Highway - 4) from Port Blair, with a 20 minutes vehicle ferry crossing on the last leg of the journey. One can then reach the Resort in 5 minutes by Car from vehicle ferry docking point.

2. What are the famous tourist attractions in and around Baratang Island?

Baratang Island is famous as a tourist destination. Sightseeing in Baratang is unique and consists of natural wonders. Most sightseeing involves boat trips through mangroves. The popular sightseeing are the limestone caves, mud volcanoes, isolated and uncrowded beaches like Baludera, and most important  of all the mesmerizing sunset boat trip to Parrot Island. The trip to the exotic and pristine Merk Bay beach can be covered from Baratang Island.

 3. Is it necessary to start as early as 2.30-3 AM from Port Blair to cover Baratang sightseeing?

No. It is not necessary. You can opt for a relaxed Baratang tour with night stay. Baratang trip is a 3 hour journey  from Port Blair by road and should be planned in accordance with the convoy timings which start from the Jirkatang Police check-post. The convoy timings from the check-post are 6.00 AM, 9.00 AM, 12.00 Noon, and 2.30 PM. To reach the Jirkatang Police check-post, it takes one-and-half hours from Port Blair. And from the Jirkatang Police check-post to your next destination, that is, Middle Strait Police check-post, it takes another one-and-half hours. Baratang Island is across the Middle Strait Creek which can be crossed in 20 minutes on a vehicle ferry. So one can plan a trip to Baratang Island based on the above information.

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How to plan your trip to Baratang Island

 

Baratang Island is about 100 km from the Capital city of Port Blair on the National Highway 4 towards Diglipur. The total length of the Island is around 22 kms. 

To reach Baratang one has to travel by road. The trip has to be planned according to the convoy timings at Jirgatang Police check-post which is one and a half hours from Port Blair. At present convoy timings from Jirgatang are 6.00 AM, 9 AM, 12 noon & 2.30 PM. This means that the check-post gate is opened at only these 4 timings for entry into the tribal reserve through which the road passes.

One has to start from Port Blair at least one and a half hours before these convoy timings. If the targeted time slot is missed then one will have to wait for the next convoy timing. If this was the last convoy then there is no other option but to return to Port Blair. 

To ensure a hassle-free trip, it is advisable to book a package through a reliable tour operator. Please beware that it might be that some cab operators looking to make a quick buck may quote the car hire charges as one-way. Don't get misguided. The quote is for a round trip. If you are not careful you might end up paying double the car-hire charges or else you might cancel the trip for this reason as well. Unwittingly, you will miss experiencing what could have been one of the highlights of your Andaman Vacation.

BARATANG ISLAND Tourist Spots

• PARROT  ISLAND

• LIMESTONE CAVES

• MUD VOLCANO

• BALUDERA BEACH

• MERK BAY

• LALAJI BAY

 

1.           PARROT  ISLAND
Parrot Island is a tiny island situated near Baratang. It is home to thousands of parrots. During sunset, thousands of parrots come in groups to settle in that island. The landing of parrots can be viewed from boats and it's an incredible experience to watch such a huge number of parrots landing there.

2.           LIMESTONE CAVES
The lime stone caves, full of splendid stalagmites, stalactites and pillar rocks, can be accessed by a 40-minute boat ride through the creeks from the Nilambur Jetty. And about 15-minute trek further through village and forest.  It gives an immense sense of adventure to the tourist.

3.           MUD VOLCANO
A mud volcano is created by natural gases emitted by decaying organic matter underground. As the mud is pushed upwards by the gas, it deposits and hardens above ground. As more mud oozes out and spills over the edge it grows in size, gradually forming what you can see today - a miniature volcano with a rich, creamy mud crater at the top.

4.           BALUDERA BEACH
Baludera Beach is an unpolluted shallow and isolated beach. During low tide one can wade through for almost a kilometre.

5.           MERK BAY
Merk Bay beach is in North Passage Island offers an excellent sandy Beach with unpolluted environment and evergreen forests. Merk Bay is famous for coral, white sandy, shallow beach suitable for snorkelling, swimming and sun basking. The sea around the island is famous for playful dolphins.

6.           LALAJI BAY
Lalaji Bay Beach is in Long Island and offers an excellent sandy Beach with unpolluted environment and evergreen forests. The sea around these islands is frequented by Dolphin Convoys.

 Parrot Island - Parrots  coming home to roost

BARATANG Tour Itineraries

  

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Day 1

Pick up from Port Blair and Transfer to Baratang Island by Pvt. Car. On reaching Baratang proceed to the Resort for Check-in. After Lunch a head on to the Baludera Beach via the Mud Valcano site. Just before sunset pick up from Baludera Beach for a trip to the Parrot Island. Return back to Resort. Overnight in Baratang.

Day 2

Check-out from Resort. Visit to the famous lime stone caves at Rafter’s Creek (If time permits, Limestone Caves can be covered in Day 1 itself.) Thereafter return back to Port Blair. Drop at Port Blair.

Why Baratang Island?

Baratang Island can also be called the gateway to Middle and North Andaman. 
The Andaman & Nicobar Islands are a series of scattered Islands. Baratang is one of them. Onward to the north after the island of Baratang come Kadamtala, Rangat, Mayabunder and finally Diglipur.

This island is rural in nature and undeveloped in the modern sense of the term.  However, with the building of bridges at both ends, linking this island to South Andaman and  Kadamtala at the other end, the development of this Island is fast becoming reality. 

Baratang is an eco-tourism hotspot. There are mangroves, limestone caves, beaches, mud volcanoes and much more to see especially for nature lovers. 

A must-see phenomena is the one at sunset at Parrot Island.

Wouldn't you like to enjoy nature after all those concrete jungles?

Sightseeing options in Baratang

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The Making of a Legacy

Dew Dale Resorts is a pioneer property that was set up under an Indian Government Scheme of setting up Tourism related facilities in the Rural Areas of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, located in the Bay of Bengal, are quite isolated. Flights from Mainland India take at least a couple of hours to reach these Islands.

As the Islands are a Union Territory of India, and salaries of Government servants quite high, there is a great divide between the haves and have nots. It is very difficult for those without Government jobs to survive in the Islands.

As there are not many other options available the Tourism Industry is the main job generator. We feel proud and at the same time humbled that we are able to help some of the populace earn a living through our Resort.

The land on which DEW DALE Resorts was set up was purchased from this old couple who were childless and wished to return to their native place in Mainland India. 

Notice the date palm tree?

The date palm of Dew Dale Resorts today...a mute winess!

And so history was made. 

About the Resort

Dew Dale Resorts is located in Baratang Island which is in Middle Andaman. In the Andamanan d Nicobar Islands there are three Islands of major tourist interest. These are Port Blair, Havelock and Baratang Island.

  

Baratang Island

Baratang Island is located at about 100 Km off the Capital city of Port Blair on the NH 4 (known as Andaman Trunk Road) towards Diglipur. The total length of the Island is around 22 Kms and totally separated by Creeks on both sides.

The island has dense Tropical Forests of all types ranging from tidal swamp forest to Evergreen to littoral forests laced with sandy beaches along its coast at Baludera, Roglachang etc. The presence of Mud Volcano near Jarawa Creek and limestone caves in Nayadera is a rare attraction for tourists, as it is present only at few places in the world and these are truly wonders of nature and must see sights. In addition the mangrove ecosystem is an attraction to bird lovers and nature enthusiasts, as biodiversity rich areas which harbors diverse flora and fauna. The parrot Island is a natural habitat for parrots in this region. The parrots returning home before every sunset is a unique and must see view for all nature lovers.

The added advantage of Baratang island is that it is connected by road from Port Blair and accessible throughout the year. The major tourists spots like Lalaji Bay Beach, Merk Bay Beach, Radhanagar at Havelock, Spike Island etc. are easily accessible from Baratang and are reachable within 30 to 45 min by sea. To Travel towards North Andaman also it is very convenient, since the main highway leading towards Diglipur passes by Baratang Island. 

For special interest groups activities like jungle trekking, Creek safari, Island camping, Beach tours, Bird tours, scuba diving and snorkeling trips can be arranged from Baratang.

Room Amenities

The Resort has 16 deluxe AC rooms. All rooms at the hotel have telephone and television with satellite channels. All the rooms have round the clock running hot and cold water as well as room service. The spring mattress provided in each room really will give you a very comfortable sleep.

Dining

There is a multi-cuisine restaurant in the premises to take care of your dining needs.

Hotel Facilities

Other facilities the hotel offers include , laundry service, sightseeing, car rental, power backup and Internet access.

Location

The Resort is situated on the 400 kms long main highway of the Islands, at a distance of about 105 Kms from Port Blair town in Sundergarh village at Baratang Island. The location of the Resort is surrounded by thick green forests and is totally isolated from the usual hustle and bustle of city life. Early in the morning the beauty of dew drops covering the entire valley is breathtaking. The mist covered mornings is sure to bring out the very best in you too. DEW DALE Resorts is the only village resort in the entire region.

DEW DALE Resorts is very near to famous tourist spots like ~ lime stone Caves, mud volano site, Baludera Beach and mesmerizing Parrot Island. Excursions to Rangat ~ Amkunj Beach, Lalaji Bay Beach and Merk Bay Beach can be arranged from the resort.

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