Most Beautiful Lagoons in the World | Best Beaches in Havelock Island

The most visited among the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Havelock Island is one of the top beach destinations of Asia and also one of the best-kept traveller’s paradise!! It’s becoming popular for its pristine beaches, the laid-back vibe, and the great scuba diving and snorkelling experiences!!

In a world of people looking for a peaceful escape, an offbeat vacation to get away from the growing rush of life, Havelock offers the perfect solution for all kinds of travellers.

A Unique Experience

The Havelock Island is divided into parts and each sight has a different experience to offer. The people are wonderful and don’t seem to be bothered at all by the tourists. The owners and managers of the resorts and diving schools in Havelock Island love to help you plan out your stay and are a sweet helpful bunch of people who you will miss tremendously once you are back!

“Not just with the beaches only but with each passing day Havelock makes you fall in love with its days and nights, its food, lakes and lagoons and its people all the same!! Travelling around regionally, makes you feel like a part of the island and is the most pocket-friendly and fun way to sustain your vacation.”

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Best Time to Visit Havelock Islands

The weather in Havelock is best during winters that is from October to March.  The temperature ranges between 20°C and 30°C. The weather is pleasant throughout the day. You can enjoy the water sports and all the beach activities to its fullest.

Comfortable Stay In Havelock

The slow life of the island somehow seems to match with the serene blue sea spread in front of you, the slow gushing of water matching the beat of your heart and the sandy beaches giving you the exact amount of ease you are looking for. We give you a list of the best stays on Havelock Island.

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1. Radhanagar Beach

It is one of the most popular beaches on Havelock and was named “Best Beach in Asia” by Time in 2004. Gorgeous, silky white sand backed by a forest that provides welcome shade looks out over turquoise water, some stretch with a sandy bottom good for swimming, and some with excellent coral reefs that are great for snorkelling – a great combination indeed.

How To Reach Radhanagar Beach

Take a jetty from Swaraj Dweep dock. From this point, you can take an auto, cab, two-wheeler or rickshaw to get to Radhanagar Beach. Alternatively, you can also take a Makruzz (catamaran from Port Blair. Government-run boats are also available between Havelock and Port Blair.

Nearby Restaurants

• Turtle House
• The Swimming Elephant
• The Blue Café
• Full Moon Café
• Something Different- A beachside café

Things To Do In Radhanagar Beach

Swimming, sunbathing, snorkelling, water sports and many other beach activities.

There is an excellent corner to spend some quality time with yourself known as the Blue Lagoon which is on the far right side of the beach and is worth the long walk to here. If it is a lucky day for you, you get a chance to swim with an elephant as well.

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2. Elephant Beach

Suffering by Tsunami this beach has been reduced to that of its actual size; you might find a lot of Indians here. Elephant Beach is nevertheless an amazing place to visit and is famous for its coral views. The place has several diving and snorkelling centres.

How To Reach Elephant Beach

Once you are in Havelock, you can take a 20-minute ride in a boat to reach Elephant Beach. You can also ditch the boat for a beautiful walk to the beach. The lush scenery will make your walk and pleasant and serene experience.

Nearby Restaurants

• Anand Restaurant
• Icy Spicy
• New Lighthouse Restaurant
• Amaya
• Hotel Kattabomman

Things To Do In Elephant Beach

For the ones seeking solitude and relaxation, this place right in the lap of the Andaman Sea is a must-go. For tourists, snorkelling, swimming, and scuba diving is the main attraction.

Where the beach ends, the forest starts. And that is how Havelock balances nature on its land!!

The Eclectic Flora And Fauna

The forest and grooves around the island and beaches are extremely serene and offer you some pretty amazing trekking experiences, you might come across elephants and villagers walking past you and making you feel like one of their own.

Things To Do On Havelock Island

1. See an active volcano at the Barren Island
2. Explore the magnificent biodiversity at Neil Island
3. See the most beautiful sunrise with your partner at Vijaynagar Beach
4. Enjoy a serene walk at the Guitar Island Beach
5. Try snorkelling at Kalapathar Beach
6. Stare at the blue sky at Bharatpur Beach

Apart from the above-mentioned for adventure enthusiasts, Havelock Island has activities like scuba diving, kayaking, trekking, bird watching, etc never fail to keep the tourists hooked.

Havelock in Andaman is a million good things packed into one island and like we already said: “It’s never too late for the beach!!”