Looking To Explore The Best Of Havelock? Here's A One Day Itinerary!

A part of Ritchie’s Archipelago, Havelock is known for its pristine clear waters, its well manicured beaches and is known to be a traveller’s sanctuary. You can spend your time lazing around on the white sands or indulge in adventure sports. And so, we've curated a list of places to visit and activities to take on when in Havelock.  

1. Elephant Beach

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This beach is nothing short of a dream come true for all the adventure junkies and water babies out there! Elephant Beach is a secluded beach with clear blue waters and an ample dose of adrenaline and is the ideal destination for water sports. Its rich coral reef makes it the perfect place for scuba diving or snorkeling. The reef starts at a depth less than a meter so you could go for a sea walk, surf riding, kayaking or undertake glass bottom boating. 

2. Radhanagar Beach

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A visit to Radhanagar Beach is something that you absolutely cannot miss. Located on the western side of the island, it's also known as Beach Number 7. One of the most popular sites in the whole of Andaman, visit it during the afternoon and take a dip in the beautiful water! The best time to visit this crescent shaped beach is during sunset when the setting sunlight reflects on the cumulus and creates a heavenly interplay of light and shadow.

3. Blue Corals Dive

One of the most reputed diving associations of the island, Blue Corals have professional divers who would train you and guide you through the whole process before you familiarise yourself with the underwater world. They also have a host of diving courses ranging from amateur to professional levels. They have various dive sites like Elephant Beach, Dixon’s Pinnacle and Bay View Reef to make sure that your diving experience is unique and memorable.

4. Kayaking

Kayaking usually starts from the Havelock jetty and meanders through the mangrove creeks. This is truly one of the best ways to explore the island to witness the mangrove diversity. The energetic trip usually lasts for around 3 hours and is priced at Rs 2500 approximately. The whole length of the journey is filled with a gorgeous view of the bay!

5. Vijaynagar Beach

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Havelock has the most pristine beaches in the whole group of islands and Vijaynagar Beach is one of them. What appeals to us the most is that it's one of the undiscovered beaches and is isolated from the cacophony of the rest of the island. Buses and auto rickshaws which ply from the Havelock jetty will take you to this island. 

6. Something Different - A Beachside Cafe

Sure, the activity filled itinerary can get tiresome by the end of the day so head on over to Something Different - A Beachside Cafe for a romantic dinner by the water. It's the perfect way to end the day and your visit at Havelock as it's one of the most popular eateries in the island and its delectable food and elegant interiors will make sure you leave with a happy tummy and an ecstatic state of mind. Make sure you try their seafood based dishes in particular! 

So explore away!