Radhanagar Beach
Beach · Half dayBeach No. 7. Sunset is the moment. No shacks — bring water.
Island · Andaman Islands
Havelock Island travel guide & tour packages
Officially Swaraj Dweep, still universally called Havelock, and the reason most people fly to the Andamans. Radhanagar beach on the west coast is the one that appears on lists of the best beaches in Asia and, unusually, deserves it — wide, white, and backed by forest rather than concrete. The diving is the other draw: warm water, good visibility from December, and a set of dive schools that range from excellent to indifferent. Three nights is right, because the ferry eats most of your arrival and departure days. Book ferries well ahead in season; they sell out and there is no alternative route.
What to see
Things to do in Havelock Island
Elephant Beach
Beach · Half daySnorkelling and water sports. Reached by boat or a muddy 40-minute trek.
Scuba diving
Adventure · Half dayTry-dives to PADI certification. Visibility best Dec–Apr. Check the school's ratios.
Kalapathar Beach
Beach · 2 hoursEast coast, so this is the sunrise beach. Quieter than Radhanagar.
Durations
Realistic trip lengths
Havelock Island works well as a 2–4 night stay. Tell us your dates and party and we'll price a tailored itinerary.
Good to know
Havelock Island FAQs
How do I reach Havelock?
Fly to Port Blair, then a government or private ferry of roughly 90 minutes to two hours. Book the ferry in advance in season — it sells out and there is no other way across.
Do Indian nationals need a permit for the Andamans?
No, though foreign nationals need a permit issued on arrival at Port Blair. Some islands remain restricted to everyone.
When is diving best?
December to April for visibility. The monsoon months from June to September see many operators close and ferries cancelled.
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