Barren Island
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A remote volcanic island in the Andaman Sea, home to the only active volcano in India.
Natural wonderAndaman Sea, east of the Andaman groupBest time to visit: November to April
Highlights
- The volcano’s cone and ash slopes, seen from a boat
- Clear waters popular with scuba divers
- Lava flows that have reached the sea
Significance
The volcano has erupted several times in recent decades. The island is uninhabited, and visitors view it only from the sea.