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Havelock Island

Havelock Island

Andaman Islands, Andaman Islands

Havelock Island

Andaman Islands, Andaman Islands

BeachesDiving

White sand, clear water and some of India’s best diving

The most popular island in the Andamans, known for Radhanagar Beach, regularly ranked among the best beaches in Asia, and for clear water that suits scuba diving and snorkelling. Elephant Beach has a reef you can snorkel from, and Kalapathar Beach is quiet at sunrise. It has no airport, so you arrive by ferry from Port Blair.

Ideal stay2–3 nightsTwo nights covers Radhanagar Beach, a dive or snorkel day, and Elephant Beach. A third lets you slow down.
Getting thereAbout 90 minutes from Port Blair by ferryPrivate ferries take about 90 minutes and government ferries about 2 to 3 hours. Book ahead, as sailings are weather dependent.
Time zoneGMT+5:30Same time as India

Getting around. Autos, hired scooters and shared taxis link the jetty, the beaches and the resorts. Radhanagar Beach is about 12 km from the jetty. Elephant Beach is reached by boat or a short trek.

Part ofAndaman IslandsPort Blair, Havelock Island and Neil Island

Things to do in Havelock Island

3 experiences from our activity catalogue

Elephant BeachScenicElephant BeachA shallow reef beach on the north shore of Swaraj Dweep, reached only by speedboat from the jetty or a forest trek.3 hrFree (no beach entry fee); the speedboat transfer from Swaraj Dweep jetty and each water sport are charged separatelyKalapathar BeachScenicKalapathar BeachA quiet east-coast beach on Swaraj Dweep named for the black rocks that break up its white sand and shallow water.1 hrFreeRadhanagar BeachScenicRadhanagar BeachA two-kilometre curve of white sand and calm turquoise water on the west coast of Swaraj Dweep, known for its sunsets.2 hr 30 minFree (no entry fee); vehicle parking is charged separately

Packages that include Havelock Island

Ready-to-book itineraries with Havelock Island on the route

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Andaman Quick Escape4 nightsAndaman Quick EscapePort Blair · 1NHavelock Island · 2NPort Blair · 1N4 Nights | 5 DaysFrom₹48,000 per personView package Andaman Beach Escape5 nightsAndaman Beach EscapePort Blair · 1NHavelock Island · 3NPort Blair · 1N5 Nights | 6 DaysFrom₹57,000 per personView package Andaman & Neil6 nightsAndaman & NeilPort Blair · 1NHavelock Island · 3NNeil Island · 2N6 Nights | 7 DaysFrom₹68,000 per personView package Andaman Island Explorer7 nightsAndaman Island ExplorerPort Blair · 2NHavelock Island · 3NNeil Island · 2N7 Nights | 8 DaysFrom₹78,000 per personView package Andaman Premium Escape8 nightsAndaman Premium EscapePort Blair · 2NHavelock Island · 3NNeil Island · 2NPort Blair · 1N8 Nights | 9 DaysFrom₹93,000 per personView package Andaman Complete10 nightsAndaman CompletePort Blair · 2NHavelock Island · 4NNeil Island · 3NPort Blair · 1N10 Nights | 11 DaysFrom₹1,17,000 per personView package

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Stays our experts book in Havelock Island

Weather and best time to visit

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Best time to visit

November

The season begins, with calm seas and blue water.

High / Low29° / 26°CRainfall191 mm
Best timeGoodOff seasonOpen-Meteo historical weather (ERA5), 2015–2024 averages
WinterDecember – FebruaryBest time

Crystal-clear water and calm seas. Ideal for snorkelling, diving, and island-hopping. The most popular season — book well in advance.

SpringMarch – MayGreat choice

Warm and mostly dry. Sea conditions are still good. Slightly fewer tourists than December–January.

MonsoonJune – SeptemberAvoid

Heavy rain and rough seas. Many islands become inaccessible. Not suitable for beach or water activities.

RetreatOctober – NovemberShoulder

Post-monsoon recovery. Seas begin calming in November. Great for deals and fewer crowds.

More cities in Andaman Islands

Often paired with Havelock Island on the same trip

All of Andaman Islands
Port BlairPort BlairThe gateway to the Andaman IslandsNeil IslandNeil IslandA slower, quieter island, with a reef and clear lagoons