Kalapathar Beach

Havelock Island, Andaman Islands

Kalapathar Beach

ScenicSwaraj Dweep (Havelock Island), Havelock Island

A quiet east-coast beach on Swaraj Dweep named for the black rocks that break up its white sand and shallow water.

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East coast of Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island), South Andaman, Andaman & Nicobar Islands

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Allow about 1 hour

Your expert’s note

Come at sunrise rather than sunset — this is an east-facing beach, so the light at the end of the day is flat and the rocks lose all their contrast. The shallow water hides rock and coral shelves, so wear something on your feet if you wade in.

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