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Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) is closed in September
Monsoon (June–September) brings rough seas, frequent ferry cancellations, and suspended water activities. Most dive operators and beach shacks close. Inter-island ferries are irregular. Best October–May for diving, snorkelling, and beach weather.
Havelock (Swaraj Dweep)
Radhanagar — Asia's Best Beach
3 daysIdeal stay₹1,500From / night4.7 ★3k reviewsOctober – MayBest windowN/A (island)Nearest rail · 0 km
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.
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On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · N/A (island) 0km · Veer Savarkar (IXZ) 70km
Nearest transport
N/A (island)0 km
Veer Savarkar (IXZ)70 km
Stay options
budget₹1,500/night
mid₹4,500/night
luxury₹14,000/night
In Sep, expect stays around 30% cheaper 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
Radhanagar Beach (#7)Elephant BeachKalapathar BeachVijaynagar BeachScuba diving
Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) questions, answered
What is the best time to visit Havelock (Swaraj Dweep)?
The best months are October, May, March. October – May July 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) (0 km) 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 ₹1,500 per night, with food about ₹800 per person per day and entry at ₹50.
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