IN · Andaman and Nicobar Islands · 11.96°N 93.00°E

havelock island

Wide white beaches, reef dives and forest lanes on India's Andaman islands.

Best time
November–April has the calmest seas and clearest water. May is changeable, and the June–September monsoon brings rough seas that can cancel ferries and dives.
How long
4–5 days
Getting there
No direct flights from KL. Fly with one stop, usually via Chennai or Kolkata, to Port Blair, now officially Sri Vijaya Puram (about 8–11 hours all in). Ferries on to Havelock take about 1.5–2.5 hours. India is 2.5 hours behind KL.
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Dear group chat,Wide white beaches, reef dives and forest lanes on India's Andaman islands.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingHavelock IslandIN, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
KLhavelock island
≈ 1,370 km from KL, as the crow flies
The Havelock is a paradise and an amazing tourist destination with soft sand beaches, crystal clear sea water, beautiful live coral reefs, and colorful marine fish habitats in Andaman & Nicobar Island

Photo: Dr. K. Vedhagiri · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Havelock, officially renamed Swaraj Dweep, is the Andaman island for white beaches backed by tall forest, clear water and easy diving. Give it several slow days, with a buffer for the ferry.

Makan

  1. Grilled fishThe day's catch with a spice rub, grilled at the beach shacks.Map ↗
  2. Prawn currySouth Indian-style, rich with coconut, on most island menus.Map ↗
  3. South Indian breakfastIdli, dosa and vada with chutney before an early dive.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Radhanagar BeachA long curve of white sand backed by tall forest, facing west for the sunset.Map ↗
  2. Elephant BeachA reef close to shore for snorkelling, reached by boat or a forest walk.Map ↗
  3. DivingIndia's best-known dive centre, with reefs for first-timers and experienced divers a short boat ride out.Map ↗
  4. Kalapathar BeachA quieter beach on the east coast, with black rocks and turquoise shallows.Map ↗

Good to know

  • A night in Port Blair before the flight home is worth it, since a cancelled ferry can otherwise cost you the flight.
  • Foreigners need their passport to book and board the ferries.
  • Halal isn't standard on Havelock; seafood and South Indian vegetarian food are the easy options.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.