Havelock, the largest island in the Andaman Archipelago, is one of the most popular destinations for tourists visiting Andaman. With picture perfect landscapes, stunning beaches, and exciting activities, this island is not to be missed when planning to visit Andaman. While any flight or boat you take from your hometown to Andaman will get you to Port Blair, the capital, you can book a ferry to Havelock with us for the most comfortable ride at the best price guaranteed. So what is it that makes Havelock a must see? We’ll see!
Visit the best beach in Asia!
Stroll along the beach and enjoy the sunrise and sunset while in Havelock. Obviously, this goes without saying. But, what we want to emphasize is the most special beach in Radhanagar, which has been awarded “The best beach in Asia” in 2004 and “The 7th best beach in the world by Time magazine!”
Go deep into the sea
For those looking for an incredible diving experience, fulfill your dream while at Havelock. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or expert, you can have the same opportunities to dive deep into the sea to explore various bedrock structures, corals, reefs, ship wrecks, and a host of aquatic species such as shrimp, crabs, pipefish, snappers, barracuda and eagle rays. The best places to experience scuba diving at Havelock include Elephant Beach, The Wall, Seduction Point, Barracuda City, Aquarium, Lighthouse, and Mac Point.
Enjoy the shallow waters
For those who are too scared to try scuba diving, snorkeling is for you, where you can have the opportunity to explore vivid coral structures and incredible marine life without going too deep. Elephant Beach is the best place to dive with its crystal clear waters and crystal clear waves. You can see a variety of marine species such as Hog Fish, Red Hind, and Leafy Sea Dragon while snorkeling in the shallow waters.
Experience walking under the sea
How about walking under the sea? Sounds amazing right? Instead of swimming and snorkeling, you can simply stand and interact with the aquatic flora and fauna, and walk among the corals and amazing species of fish with underwater hiking activities. The best place for this activity is Elephant Beach.
Go kayaking
Havelock is also becoming one of the most popular kayaking destinations! You can kayak through the dense, lush mangroves and backwaters that surround the islands. Explore the mangroves by kayak, maneuvering through aerial roots called pneumatophores.
Hiking
Elephant Beach, with its white sand and crystal clear waters, is a 20-minute drive from Havelock Island Pier. You can trek through the dense forest to reach the beach and experience an incredible trekking opportunity amidst the island’s landscape. However, if you are visiting during the monsoons, you can take a boat ride to be safe from the dangers of wet and slippery forests.
These are just the highlights of everything you can do at Havelock. There is much more you can do here once you are done with these activities and have plenty of time left. You can rent a bike and go exploring the island on your own, without anyone being able to disturb your privacy. You can also book a charter boat and go island hopping. You can also go sport fishing. The list goes on and on. So if you want to experience everything we say and more, don’t forget to book a ferry to Havelock after landing in Port Blair!