Adjectives fall short to describe this beauty in words. With the waves falling on stretches of white sand, the place is simply breath-taking. It is a 2-kilometre-long crescent-shaped beach with soft silvery sand. Back in 2004 this beach had been voted by by the the “Times Magazine” as the best beach in Asia.

There is not a speck of dirt on the beach. You can spend hours by just gazing at the endless blue sea along with the white sands and the green trees adjacent to the beach. And the view of the sunset from the beach is one of the most ecstatic views.

Public buses are available from the Main Jetty to reach Radhanagar Beach. Or else, you can also hire an auto-rickshaw always.

Water sports are not allowed at Radhanagar Beach.

The sunset from Radhanagar beach is spectacular. You can’t miss it in any manner. The beach remains crowded with tourists during the afternoon and evening time, so you won’t feel alone.

A tip: If you have time, do visit Radhanagar Beach in the morning. At that time the beach is comparatively less crowded.

Vijaynagar Beach is another such beautiful beach near the Vijayanagar village on the east coast of the island and is lined by Mahua and coconut trees. You can go on long walks along the beach, and what’s better than having a company on your long walks. A number of mid-ranged to luxury resorts are found around this place. The Dolphin Resort is right in front of Vijaynagar Beach.

If you are looking for little bit of solace then Radhanagar beach is your place. If Radhanagar Beach is apt for sunsets, then Kalapathar Beach is definitely apt for the sunrise. Radhanagar beach is 3 km from Vijaynagar Beach and is on the extreme end of Havelock Island. The beach got its name from the stretches of black rock along the beach. The beach is secluded and not many people visits the beach.

The ride to Kalapathar beach is one hell of a lovely ride through the Kalapathar village having paddy fields and small huts.

Elephant Beach is another beautiful and extremely popular beach of Havelock Island and can be reached by cruise sailing through azure blue seas. Speedboats are available from jetty near Beach No. 1 for Elephant Island. The Elephant Beach looks even more beautiful with the trees at the backdrop. There are some large broken branches from uprooted trees that make the beach photographic.

Elephant Beach is the next most popular beach after Radhanagar Beach, so don’t expect solitude. It is also a famous spot for water activities. It has very beautiful coral reefs and snorkelling. Scuba diving and sea walking are also done here.

The beach is named after an elephant who used to swim in the waters along with his mahout and entertain the tourists. Thankfully, it has stopped now. So do not expect any elephants to entertain you while you enjoy your fresh coconut water. The beach has locker facilities and changing rooms too for the tourists.

If you go back from Havelock Island with Scuba Diving, then that my friend, will be the biggest mistake to do. And it’s not only the sport, but it is also about finding yourself in the depths of ocean. The ideal season for diving is between December to May. Seduction Point, Mac point, Minerva Ledge, Turtle Bay, Pilot Reef etc are some of the best diving sites in Havelock Island. There are a few popular dive shops like Barefoot Scuba, Andaman Dive Club and a few more.

Apart from scuba diving, you can enjoy snorkelling, sea walking and a few other water sports. While snorkelling you can find beautiful coral reefs and you can see them along with the wonderful marine in Havelock.

Want to do kayaking amidst the lush mangrove forests and pristine surroundings? Havelock Island has got you covered. Places like Barefoot Scuba, Maram Sports, Kayaking with GK and Seahawks Scuba are great for kayaking. Don’t worry, you don’t necessarily have to be an expert, you can have fun even if it is your first time.

After you are done with a fair share of water sports, you can head for a refreshing jungle trek to Elephant Beach. The trekking trail will take you through dense mangrove forests, marshlands and unmatched nature’s splendour. This 45-minute trekking journey will get imprinted in your memory for a lifetime.

Witness the sprawling grandeur of this beautiful island from great heights. With the vast stretches of sandy beaches, lush greenery and the majestic sea, a seaplane ride from Havelock to Port Blair is a blissful experience that cannot be expressed in words. This 25-minute-long ride will give you countless memories that you will cherish for a lifetime.