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Radhanagar — Asia's Best Beach
The most popular Andaman island, 2 hrs by ferry from Port Blair. Radhanagar Beach (Beach #7) was Asia's best for years; Elephant Beach is the reef snorkelling hub; Kalapathar is sunrise gold.
Know before you go
Worth knowing
Monsoon — Rough Seas
Andaman inter-island ferries (Makruzz, Green Ocean) frequently cancel in monsoon (May–October) due to rough seas. Snorkelling and scuba visibility is poor. Best travel window: November–April.
Restricted tribal areas
No permit for Indians on the main tourist islands, but tribal reserves (incl. parts of the Nicobars) are off-limits.
What a day here looks like
The things most people actually do in Havelock (Swaraj Dweep), by time of day.
Morning
- Elephant Beach snorkelling & coral garden3h · moderate
- Scuba dive at Lighthouse Reef3h · strenuous
- Kalapathar black-rock sunrise walk1h 30m · easy
- Havelock jungle trek2h 30m · strenuous
Afternoon
- Sea-walk underwater helmet dive2h · moderate
- Kayaking through mangrove creeks2h · moderate
- Glass-bottom boat reef tour1h 30m · easy
Evening
- Radhanagar Beach (Beach #7) sunset2h · easy
About 17h 30m of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
A plan from our planner, day by day
Generated by the same planner you'd use — not a sample someone wrote once.
- 1🌿 Nature Day5h out
- Kalapathar black-rock sunrise walk · morning, 1.5h
- Glass-bottom boat reef tour · afternoon, 1.5h
- Radhanagar Beach (Beach #7) sunset · evening, 2h
First evening belongs to the shore — drop your bags and walk to the water.
- 2🏔️ Adventure Day8h out
- Elephant Beach snorkelling & coral garden · morning, 3h
- Scuba dive at Lighthouse Reef · morning, 3h
- Sea-walk underwater helmet dive · afternoon, 2h
Adventure activities are clustered here to maximise energy and minimise repeated transit. Start early — conditions are best before noon.
- 3🏔️ Adventure Day4.5h out
- Havelock jungle trek · morning, 2.5h
- Kayaking through mangrove creeks · afternoon, 2h
Final day in Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) — this is the active core of your trip — everything today requires some effort and rewards it.
Swap places, change the pace, set your own dates.
Plan my Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) tripMust-see highlights
Radhanagar Beach sunset (Asia's best beach)
Elephant Beach snorkelling & coral
Scuba dive at Lighthouse Reef
Kalapathar black rock sunrise
Sea-walk underwater helmet dive
Vijaynagar Beach cycling
Glass-bottom boat reef viewing
Kayaking in mangrove creeks
Night fishing with locals
Havelock Island Trek (through jungle)
Nemo reef manta ray diving
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On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · N/A (island) in town · Veer Savarkar (IXZ) 70 km
Nearest transport
Stay options
In Oct, expect stays around 30% pricier than the base rate.
Best time to visit
October – May
How to get here
Port Blair Jetty → Havelock (ferry)
cab · 2h
₹1,500
approx.
Nearby attractions
Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) questions, answered
What is the best time to visit Havelock (Swaraj Dweep)?
The best months are February, January, March. October – May September scores lowest on weather and conditions.
How many days do you need in Havelock (Swaraj Dweep)?
Most people spend 3 days in Havelock (Swaraj Dweep). There are around 8 main things to do, totalling roughly 18 hours of activity.
How do you get to Havelock (Swaraj Dweep)?
The nearest railway station is N/A (island) (in town) and the nearest airport is Veer Savarkar (IXZ) (70 km). The cheapest common route is Port Blair Jetty → Havelock (ferry) by cab, about ₹1,500 per person one way.
How much does a trip to Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) cost?
Stays start around ₹2,500 per night, with food about ₹800 per person per day and entry at ₹50.
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