Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)
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Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island)
Havelock Island, officially known as Swaraj Dweep, is one of the largest islands in Ritchie’s Archipelago in Andaman Islands. It belongs to the South Andaman administrative district and the island is 41 km northeast of the capital city, Port Blair. It is renowned for its pristine beaches, crystal clear waters, and diverse marine life. Swimming, sunbathing, kayaking, premium scuba diving, snorkelling and other water activities are the highlights of this gorgeous island. Havelock Island provides a well-developed infrastructure for tourists. Havelock Island can be reached by a ferry from Port Blair.
Here are some of the top tourist destinations in Havelock Island:
Radhanagar Beach: Radhanagar Beach is one of the most popular and beautiful beaches on the island. It offers crystal clear waters, soft white sands, and lush greenery. Visitors can enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and relaxing in the shade of coconut trees.
Elephant Beach: Elephant Beach is known for its clear blue waters and colorful coral reefs. Visitors can take a boat ride to the beach and enjoy snorkeling, diving, and other water activities.
Kalapathar Beach: Kalapathar Beach is a serene and secluded beach with black rocks and stunning views. The beach is ideal for those who want to relax in a peaceful atmosphere and enjoy the beauty of nature.
Vijaynagar Beach: Vijaynagar Beach is a long stretch of white sand and crystal clear water. It is less crowded than other beaches on the island and is ideal for those who want to enjoy a peaceful and relaxing day on the beach.
Lighthouse: Havelock Island has a lighthouse that offers stunning views of the island and the surrounding sea. Visitors can climb up the lighthouse and enjoy panoramic views of the island.
Havelock Island is a paradise for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts. It is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
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Radhanagar Beach
Radhanagar Beach is one of the most popular tourist attractions on Havelock Island. It has been named as one of the best beaches in Asia by Time magazine and is known for its stunning natural beauty.
The beach has a long stretch of soft white sand and clear blue waters that are perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and other water activities. The beach is surrounded by lush greenery and coconut trees, which add to its natural charm. There are several amenities available at the beach, such as changing rooms, showers, and toilets. Visitors can also rent beach chairs and umbrellas to relax in the shade or enjoy the sun. In addition to its natural beauty, Radhanagar Beach is also famous for its spectacular sunsets. Watching the sun go down over the horizon while sitting on the beach is a mesmerizing experience that attracts visitors from all over the world. Its stunning beauty and tranquil atmosphere make it a perfect place to relax and unwind in the lap of nature.
The famous Radhanagar Beach in Havelock Island
A video about the beauty and vibe of Radhanagar Beach. It also showcases the Sunset view and provides information about available facilities and snacks to eat from food stalls near the beach.
Video Title – Radhanagar Beach Havelock Island | Channel – The Trending Two | Date Uploaded – Feb 11, 2023 | Duration – 7m 53s
Elephant Beach
Elephant Beach is one of the most popular & beautiful beaches in Havelock Island with its powdery white sand, clear water, and lots of activities like snorkelling, parasailing, Jet Skiing and many more. It is located on the north-western coast of Havelock Island, about 9 km from the jetty. The beach can be reached by taking a speed boat from the Havelock jetty which takes about 20 minutes.
Trekking to Elephant Beach is another option for more adventure. You can do it by yourself or hire a guide as well.
An informative video for planning a trip to ‘Elephant Beach’
(0:12-4:15) – Introduction of ‘Elephant Beach’, activities, timing, how to go, planning for water sports activities, boat journey and other important information | (4:16-End) – Arrival ‘Elephant Beach’ & a video tour of the beach along with other important information
Video provides important information about how to go, what to do & what to expect etc. in ‘Elephant Beach’
Video Title – ELEPHANT BEACH HAVLOCK ISLAND ANDAMAN || HOW TO GO || WHAT TO DO|| FULL INFORMATION | Channel – PRV Experiences with Ruchi | Date Uploaded – Aug 3, 2022 | Duration – 6m 28s
Trekking to Elephant Beach
Though most of the tourists visit Elephant Beach by speed boat, you can choose to trek to the Beach through a dense forest as well. The trek to Elephant Beach is approximately 2 km long and starts from a point near Radhanagar Beach in Havelock Island. The trek is through a dense tropical forest and takes about 45 minutes to an hour to complete. The trek is a bit challenging and it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and carry water and snacks with you. The trek to Elephant Beach is a beautiful and scenic journey through lush green forests and provides a great opportunity to observe the local flora and fauna. Once you reach the beach, you can relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Please note that the trekking route to Elephant Beach may be closed during monsoon season due to safety concerns.
A trekking trip to Elephant Beach
This video guides you for a trekking trip to Elephant Beach. It shows where the trek begins and provides many helpful information for tourists who may plan such a trip.
Video Title – Everything about the trek to elephant beach | Havelock island | 1.8KM | Channel – Kishan shastry | Date Uploaded – May 13, 2021 | Duration – 7m 30s
Kalapathar Beach
Kalapathar Beach is a small and pristine beach located on the east side of Swaraj Deep (Havelock Island). The beach is named after the black stones that can be found along its shore. Kalapathar Beach is known for its stunning sunrise views.
A trip to Kalapathar Beach for Sunrise and more
0:34 – Early morning scoter ride to beach | 4:43 – Snacks from food stalls opposite to the beach | 5:56 – Souvenir shops | 6:37 – Identifying Pandanus tectorius trees & fruit along the beach | 7:08 – relaxing on beach chairs | 7:22 – Road view while returning from Kalapathar beach | (12:12-15:30) – Exploring Havelock Island on scooty
This video covers an early morning trip to Kalapathar Beach and many other activities throughout the day.
Video Title – Andaman Vlogs Episode-7 || Kalapathar Beach || Exploring Havelock Island On Bike | Day-6 || Sunrise | Channel – Laveena’s Lovely Life | Date Uploaded – May 28, 2022 | Duration – 16m 53s
Govindnagar Beach
Govindnagar Beach is a serene and stunning beach. It boasts of pristine, turquoise blue waters, soft and powdery sand, and absolute peace and quiet. It is not very popular among tourists in the Andamans, but it deserves a visit. You can marvel at the amazing coral reefs and colorful fishes under the water. You can also catch the sunrise from this beach, as it faces east. It is located at a distance of about 3 Km from the Havelock Jetty.
Travelling from Port Blair to Havelock & Govindnagar Beach
(0:22-0:57) – Catching ferry at Haddo Jetty for Havelock from Port Blair | (0:58-4:36) – Funny time on board ferry | 4:44 – Arrival Havelock Island | 5:38 – Arriving resort at Govindnagar Beach | (6:00-13:16) – Govindnagar Beach | (13:17-End) – Resort & cafe
A Video showcasing Govindnagar Beach, ferry to Havelock from Port Blair, resort, cafe etc.
Video Title – GOVIND NAGAR BEACH 🌊 | Havelock Island 🏝 | Port Blair to Havelock | Andaman Travel Series Part-4 | Channel – Vikas Sachdeva | Date Uploaded – Aug 4, 2022 | Duration – 6m 42s
Vijaynagar Beach
Vijaynagar Beach is located at a distance of about 5 Km from Havelock Jetty, it is also known as Beach No 5. This beach is a long stretch of white sand and crystal-clear water. It is less crowded than other beaches on the island and is ideal for those who want to enjoy a peaceful and relaxing day on the beach.
A video about Vijaynagar Beach in a cloudy day
The video captures the vibe of the beach while walking along the stretch of Vijaynagar Beach during daytime.
Video Title – #Vlog 12 | VIJAYNAGAR BEACH | Havelock | Swaraj Deep | Andaman and Nicobar | Tours n Travel | #tour | Channel – Charm & Love | Date Uploaded – Jan 21, 2022 | Duration – 6m 09s