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The Radhanagar Beach on Havelock has been voted as the Best Beach of Asia by The Time Magazine in the year 2004 on the basis of the quality of sand, sea, depth and other parameters. Enjoying the Radhanagar Beach is the most adorable activity in Havelock. Radhanagar is a long, crescent-shaped exceptional beach of silver sand with a western aspect and a high carrying capacity |
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It's foreshore is framed by fine, mature specimen trees of the tropical rainforest and it terminates to the north and south by steeply rising ground which become forest covered buffs dropping down to the sea. Remember to stay there till sunset as the picture- perfect view will remain etched in your mind rest of your life. |
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Vijaynagar (Beach No.5) |
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Vijaynagar is a long stretch of sand on the east coast of the island, punctuated occasionally by rock section. Most of the beach is lined by large mahua trees whose trunks grow along the ground for many feet before they begin to climb vertically. These trees have lent a distinct character to the sea front, and provide shade close to the water. Vijaynagar Beach is perfect for long walks along the sea |
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Elephant Beach (Hathi Tapu) |
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Another stunning beach- Elephant Beach can be reached via small boat by cruising through the dark blue sea. Alternatively, one can make a trek to Elephant Beach by taking a detour from the Forest camp on way to Radhanagar which would take about 45 minutes. Snorkeling in this beach is a memorable and lifetime experience. For those who don't want to wet their feet and still like to enjoy the under water corals, one can always explore the same by renting out glass bottom boats from private boat operators |
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Activities at Havelock |
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Beach combing, sunbathing, snorkeling, surf riding, swimming, game fishing, sunset or sunrise watching, elephant safaris, bird watching, trekking, fishing, sailing, kayak and many more |
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Scuba Diving |
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The abundance of marine life around Havelock provides a rich variety of diving possibilities. It has many diving sites. Seduction Point is a huge submerged rock with stag horn coral and different kinds of aquatic life, including Napoleon Fish. Aquarium has a hard, fringing coral (a coral formation directly attached to the shore) with lots of fish...//More Details// |
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Snorkeling |
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Snorkeling is offered in the shallow areas of the coral encores while going underwater with the scuba equipment. Inside the water, one can glide along the coral shelf and experience the cold water and the strange and striking coral formations. It is difficult imaging the beauty of the underwater marine life from outside as it appears entirely a new world once we see fish swim, nibbling at colorful algae, sea anemones and planktons just next to you |
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Elephant Training Camp |
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Part of Havelock Island is logged using elephants. The spectacle of elephants working in the forest and bathing and swimming in the nearby sea is a special attraction. The Elephant Training Camp managed by the Forest Department at Kalapathar opens its doors to tourists occasionally |
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Bird Watching |
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Havelock Island, surrounded by emerald lagoons is covered with tropical evergreen forests. In some stretches, mangrove swamps line the shores. It is a landscape of primeval splendor. A bird enthusiast can spot in the mangrove, the white-headed mynas or the woodpecker with a whitebarred black mantle and red crown. Another one is the fulvous-breasted woodpecker. All of these are endemic to the island |
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The 324 islands of the Andaman-Nicobar archipelago are the tops of the submerged mountain chain, a continuation of the Arakan Yomas of Myanmar. But they have been separated long enough from the mainland to develop avifauna of their own. The islands are home to about 242 birds of which 39 are unique to the islands. Ornithologists describe them as endemic, birds that have evolved into distinctive species because of the insularity of their abitats. The olive-backed sunbird and Andaman swallow are other endemic birds in the island. These islands are a birdwatcher's paradise |
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The entire population of 300 hornbills is confined to a single forested island, Narcondam. Another endemic bird easily spotted in Port Blair is the Andaman crow pheasant. For a birder, the sight of this bird announcing the arrival of a new day is a consummation devoutly to be wished for. |
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Visit Havelock During Monsoon |
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The Andaman and Nicobar islands are blessed with the two monsoons viz the South East and North West. Rains sets as early in May and continues up to November. If you are nature enthusiast visits the islands during monsoons and especially Havelock. It in fact gives you more options than during normal season! It is guaranteed that no way your visit in the island and activities you wish to undertake is going to be affected because of rain. There is no water clogging or traffic jams |
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Moreover, it only rains intermittently leaving you enough time for outdoors. Imagine walking through the lush interiors of sedate village in the rain inhaling the heady smell of sprouting paddy fields, vast banana fields, through the vegetable and fruits garden the cultivators have carefully grown on way to Kalapathar and enrich your body and soul |
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Enjoy the beautiful sight of formation of clouds, opening of heavens and bathe yourself in the rain in front of your cosy cottages, amidst the aroma of the freshly brewed coffee. Or take a long walk along the sea shore or play volley ball or some indoor games |
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How to Access Havelock Island |
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From Portblair, Havelock Island is accessible by a Ferry and the timings are as under: |
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Private ferry from Port Blair to Havelock Island (m.v. Makruzz) : |
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08:30 Hrs - Port Blair to Havelock Island (travel time - 90 minutes) |
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16:00 Hrs - Havelock Island to Port Blair (travel time - 90 minutes) |
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Government ferry : |
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06:00 Hrs & 14:00 Hrs - Port Blair to Havelock Island (Travel time - 150 minutes) |
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14:00 Hrs & 16:00 Hrs - Havelock Island to Port Blair (Travel time - 150 minutes) |
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Banks / ATMs and mobile service providers |
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State Bank of India has a Service branch and ATM functioning in Havelock. Axis bank has its ATMs next to it. |
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All major mobile service providers also have their transmission towers in Havelock, so tale-connectivity is smooth including broadband/internet. |
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