🦜 Parrot Island – Sunset Birds Paradise in Baratang
Visit Parrot Island in Baratang, famous for thousands of parrots and birds returning at sunset.
📸 Representative Image
Parrot Island is a natural wonder hidden deep within the mangroves of Baratang. Uninhabited by humans, this island belongs entirely to thousands of parakeets. Every evening, as the sky turns golden, the horizon is filled with clouds of birds returning to their roosting grounds, creating a symphony of sounds and a visual spectacle unlike any other in India.
Location & Access
- 30 km from Baratang Jetty
- Accessible only by fiber boat
- Navigation through narrow mangrove creeks
Best Time to Visit
- Sunset (Roosting Time) is essential
- Daytime: Very quiet (Birds are away)
- October to May: Best weather conditions
Overnight Stay Mandatory
Because the bird activity happens only at sunset, you cannot visit Parrot Island on a day-trip from Port Blair. The last convoy through the Jarawa Reserve leaves at 2:00 PM or 3:00 PM. To see Parrot Island, you must stay overnight in Baratang.
✨ The Parrot Island Experience
🦜 Nature's Evening Symphony
The island is unique because the birds have trimmed the mangrove leaves to a specific height, making the island look perfectly manicured. As dusk approaches, the parakeets arrive in groups, circle the island multiple times, and finally settle into the mangroves. The sound of thousands of birds chirping together is a powerful experience of nature's raw beauty.
🎒 Preparation
- Book Baratang hotel in advance
- Carry a high-zoom camera/binoculars
- Mosquito repellent for boat ride
- Arrange fiber boat at the jetty
Plan Your Overnight Baratang Stay
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