White sandy beaches, crystal clear ocean and amazing water activities are many of the few things one can think of while exploring Havelock. You can undoubtedly say Havelock is famous among tourists for its breathtaking underwater life, pristine corals, jungle path which leads to exquisite beaches and so on.
Havelock can be your own paradise if you are someone who enjoys being under the Sun, letting yourself go under the cool Sea breeze, someone who’s adventurous and loves to go swimming/snorkeling/diving/trekking/sunbathing or for that matter say any water activity. Or for those who love to be one with nature or just be at the stunning white sand beaches, mesmerizing ocean, then Havelock is the one stop answer for all.
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Beach Visit: Your holiday will not be complete unless you book a beach resorts in havelock island and visit the mesmerizing beaches this Island has to offer. There is Govind Nagar Beach, Kalapathar Beach, Elephant Beach and most wonderful of all Radhanagar Beach.
Govind Nagar Beach – also known as Beach No 2, is a peaceful and serene beach but not many people visit this unless they are staying at a resort/hotel nearby hence if you are looking for a quiet spot this can be your place. Though its quite a rocky beach.
Kalapathar Beach – this silver sandy beach offers picturesque surroundings. Although one cannot do any water activity/swimming here since the beach is kind of covered with black rocks both on the water as well as the shore as the name suggests.
Elephant Beach – can be reached either by a boat or by trek. Most people prefer to reach by boat if you are adventurous, they you can try to reach by trek and the trekking points starts near to Radhanagar Beach. This is one of the most distinctive beach famous for its clear waters and water activities.
To conclude with Radhanagar Beach – which is rated as one of the world's best beaches, ranking No 7 in the world for 2023 and the BEST BEACH in Asia by Trip Advisor and received other multiple recognitions. It is considered the most stunning beach in the entire Andaman Islands. Located on the other side of the island offers calm surroundings, silky white powdery sands, clear blue waters, and also surrounded by lush green forest. No water activities are done here but the best beach to go for a swim or mesmerize watching sunrise/sunset here.
Discover Havelock on your own terms:
One cannot limit these islands as just a place for sightseeing or for water activities. Havelock Island has many beaches, evergreen thick forests, and hiking trails. You can roam around and explore the entire island on your own since its easier to hire a two-wheeler. Most hotels do assist the guest for hiring one or guest can hire on their own from the marketplace.
Scuba Diving – Most sought after water sports activity on the island and definitely a must do in Havelock Island. Thanks to its crystal-clear water, stunning coral-reefs and most colourful fishes. There are many diving sites and diving centres at Havelock that you can chose from for beginners as well as advanced divers. You can book the same through your hotels (most hotels do assist for the same) or directly go to nearby dive centres and there will be an instructor coming along with you during the dive if you a beginner and also will provide all the equipment’s required. Don’t miss out on this wonderful lifetime experience.
Sea Walk – Generally people think it’s the same experience as diving although both are entirely different and again there are multiple sites for the same as well. One can experience walking in sea beds and gaze at Andaman sea life.
Snorkelling – you can put on a snorkel and go for adventurous snorkelling on your own at Radhanagar Beach/Elephant Beach or there are guides/instructors who shall teach and come along with you and to site the most stunning colourful coral-reefs and amazing fishes.
Trekking – As mentioned above there are several points available for trekking on the Island i.e. you can even reach till Elephant Beach by trek instead and if are an adventure enthusiast you can explore the dense evergreen forests of these island on your own trekking.
There are options like Kayaking and Game Fishing for nature and fishing enthusiastic as well provided by Sea hill Resorts Havelock where guest can go through creeks and go on a private boat for deep sea fishing respectively.
Other activities: You can for a Glass bottom Boat ride if you are hesitant to go under water yet love to get a glimpse of underwater life and colourful corals. There are other activities like Jet Skii, Banana Boat ride, parasailing etc. all the above activities are subject to weather condition and discretion of the local authorities and team
Local Shopping – there are local shops in the market area and near the beaches at Havelock where you can buy souvenirs from or handcrafted jewelry.
Dine Out – Havelock being a tourist destination there are soo many restaurants and hotels one can go out for lunch or dinner which offers delicious sea food/multi-cuisines.
