When to visit›Andaman & Nicobar›Havelock (Swaraj Dweep)›August
Closed in August.
Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) is generally best visited in October – May.
Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) is closed in August
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.
Warm days around 29°C, nights near 26°C, rain on most days.
Conditions specific to Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) this month.
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.
The things most people actually do here, by time of day.
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
About 17h 30m of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
Budget
₹8,500 for two
Mid-range
₹12,700 for two
Luxury
₹26,000 for two
August multiplier already applied (0.70× on stays). Covers stay, food, local transport and entry for two people sharing one room. Excludes travel to Havelock (Swaraj Dweep). Engine fares: IRCTC tables + median market rates.
Usually the biggest line in the budget — and the one the estimate above leaves out.
Port Blair Jetty → Havelock (ferry)
cab · 2h
₹1,500
1 way / person
Cheapest listed route is Port Blair Jetty → Havelock (ferry) by cab. Return for two works out to about ₹6,000 — so a whole trip lands near ₹14,500 for two, travel included.
Fares are typical one-way estimates per person from Havelock (Swaraj Dweep)'s common gateways, not live prices — book early and expect festival months to run higher.
Worth knowing for when you do go — several of these are unavailable in August.
Within reach: Radhanagar Beach (#7) · Elephant Beach · Kalapathar Beach · Vijaynagar Beach · Scuba diving.
Restricted tribal areas
No permit for Indians on the main tourist islands, but tribal reserves (incl. parts of the Nicobars) are off-limits.
Rules change — verify with the issuing authority before you travel.
Not the ideal month. Aug: Peak monsoon — heavy rain, swollen rivers, and access that cannot be relied on.
A typical 3-day trip for two costs from ₹8,500 (budget) to ₹26,000 (luxury), excluding travel to Havelock (Swaraj Dweep). Seasonally adjusted for August.
The best months are February, January, March.
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. N/A (island) is the nearest railhead, 0 km away.
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) in August, priced for your group, dawn-starts built in — about 40 seconds.