Havelock Island, also known as Swaraj Island, is a part of Ritchie’s Archipelago in the Andamans. With dazzling white sand beaches and fascinating coral reefs, this place is admired by nature lovers from around the world.
Considered an ideal location for honeymooners, photography enthusiasts, and water sports buffs alike, this island has a more serious official name Swaraj Dweep.
From beaches to forests, and water sports zones you can enjoy all the tourist hotspots as long as you are careful about Havelock weather. The best months to travel are October to February. This is the peak season. March to June has a moderate season. From July to September, the Island gets available for the off-season.
Here’s a complete guide to travel Havelock Island
Elephant Beach
One of the most interesting places to visit in Havelock, this tourist location has a lot to offer.
This is the pristine elephant beach to relax on, explore adventure water sports, and the mouth-watering food to try. This beach has an elephant ride on the beach for an exciting experience.
Kalapathar Beach
Kalapathar Beach, is a place consisting of black boulders scattered on the untouched coast and the black road, that is parallel to the silvery beach. Though it is not advisable to safe to swim here, you can watch the sunset into the sea while digging your feet into the cool sand.
Neil Beach
Located 37 km away from Havelock, a very romantic place. With weathered rocks and scenic beaches, they make this a great option, besides this to visit in Havelock. Neil Island offers you challenging locations to trek or sandy stretches to laze on. Lakshmanpur, Bharatpur, and Sitapur are some spectacular beaches on this island.
Mount Harriet National Park
For environment enthusiasts, you must visit Mount Harriet National Park. This flora and fauna paradise is home to many indigenous species. Make time for the location with the other places to visit in Havelock. Wear comfortable clothes, and shoes and spot exotic plants and rare birds.
Vijay Nagar Beach
Head to Vijay Nagar Beach on the east coast of Havelock Island. The coconut and palm trees line the beach to add visual glory. For activities, choose beach combing, surfing, cruising, sea walking and snorkeling. Or dig into delectable beach food while stretching the beach. These are enough reasons to put Vijay Nagar Beach on your list of places to visit in Havelock.
Govind Nagar beach
A white-sand island beach with resorts, hotels, restaurants, and a nearby lighthouse.
Some say it’s the safest place for scuba diving and a nice place to watch the sunrise.
Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park
Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park is popular for being home to an exquisite coral reef, and colorful schools of fish of every size and shape. Due to the absence of predatory fishes near the beaches and coral reefs, it is a safe place to go scuba diving.
Lighthouse
30-minute dunghee motor boat ride from Havelock Island. The main dock takes one to the oldest lighthouse of Havelock Island. This place is known for its pristine surroundings and its amazing coral reefs.
