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Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) in August: mostly shut — here's what's open
Closed in August.
Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) is shut in August; this page is for planning the trip around when it reopens. Warm days around 29°C, nights near 26°C, rain on most days. Stays run about 30% below the usual rate this month.
The next season opens in October, 2 months away. It reopens in October, 2 months away. The next mild, dry spell usually starts in December, 4 months away.
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.
What the weather actually does
10-year average · Havelock (Swaraj Dweep)Warm days around 29°C, nights near 26°C, rain on most days.
Before you book August
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.
What a day in Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) looks like
The things most people actually do here, by time of day.
Morning
- Kalapathar black-rock sunrise walk1h 30m · easy
- Havelock jungle trek2h 30m · strenuous
Evening
- Radhanagar Beach (Beach #7) sunset2h · easy
About 6h of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
What an August trip costs · 3 days, total for two
Budget
₹12,590 for two
- Stay · 2n₹3,675
- Food₹6,240
- Local + entry₹1,750
- Buffer₹925
Mid-range
₹31,625 for two
- Stay · 2n₹10,290
- Food₹14,400
- Local + entry₹4,600
- Buffer₹2,335
Luxury
₹90,712 for two
- Stay · 2n₹41,300
- Food₹33,600
- Local + entry₹9,100
- Buffer₹6,712
August multiplier already applied (0.70× on stays). Covers stay with GST, food, local transport, entry & activities, 8% buffer for two people sharing one room — the same figures the planner opens on. Excludes travel to Havelock (Swaraj Dweep). How we price this
Getting to Havelock (Swaraj Dweep)
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 ₹18,590 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.
Every month, scored
What you’ll actually do in Havelock (Swaraj Dweep)
Worth knowing for when you do go — several of these are unavailable in August.
- 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
Within reach: Radhanagar Beach (#7) · Elephant Beach · Kalapathar Beach · Vijaynagar Beach · Scuba diving.
Permits you'll need
Restricted tribal areas
No permit for Indians on the main tourist islands (Port Blair, Havelock, Neil, Baratang, Diglipur), but tribal reserves — the Jarawa reserve on the Andaman Trunk Road and the whole Nicobar group — are off-limits, and a few outlying islands need a forest permit.
Rules change — verify with the issuing authority before you travel.
Packing for August
- A packable rain shell and quick-dry clothes — showers come most days.
- Footwear with grip that can get wet, and a zip-lock for phone and documents.
- Swimwear, reef-safe sunscreen and a dry bag for boat trips.
August questions, answered
Is August a good time to visit Havelock (Swaraj Dweep)?
No — 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.
How much does a trip to Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) cost in August?
A typical 3-day trip for two costs from ₹12,590 (budget) to ₹90,712 (luxury), excluding travel to Havelock (Swaraj Dweep). Seasonally adjusted for August.
When is the best time to visit Havelock (Swaraj Dweep)?
The best months are February, January, March. From August: The next season opens in October, 2 months away. It reopens in October, 2 months away. The next mild, dry spell usually starts in December, 4 months away.
What is there to do in Havelock (Swaraj Dweep)?
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.
Is Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) open 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.
Nearby, same trip
Elsewhere in India in August
Instead in season this month, from Tourisma's ranking of all 238 destinations for August.
- Valley of Flowers · Uttarakhand · from ₹9,407 for two, 3 days
- Chitrakote Falls · Chhattisgarh · from ₹5,587 for two, 2 days
- Spiti Valley · Himachal Pradesh · from ₹10,611 for two, 4 days
- Dzukou Valley · Nagaland · from ₹3,829 for two, 2 days
- Kinnaur Valley · Himachal Pradesh · from ₹9,223 for two, 4 days
- Sonmarg · Jammu & Kashmir · from ₹6,926 for two, 2 days
- Pahalgam · Jammu & Kashmir · from ₹7,152 for two, 2 days
- Srinagar · Jammu & Kashmir · from ₹9,099 for two, 2 days
Want this as a real plan?
Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) in August, priced for your group, dawn-starts built in — about 40 seconds.