When life gets monotonous all you can think about is free roads, diving deeper, living young, wild and free! If you are yearning for a change from your routine life, pack your bags because Andamans blue waters are calling.
Don’t you want to feel white sand under your feet and admire the scenic view of blue waters for as far as your eyes can see? Take your partner, take a friend, take your family or just a solo trip.
Havelock Island in Andaman is the perfect place to lose yourself in and to find yourself too.
A little know-how about Havelock Island
Located in the Bay of Bengal, Havelock is one of the most tourist friendly Islands. It is located 57 km northeast of the capital city of port Blair. It offers its visitors lush green green forests and turquoise oceans with thriving life under water and above it.
It was named after a British general Mr. Henry Havelock. It gives you the simplistic pleasures of being in nature and living a minimalist lifestyle. It makes you want to leave all your stresses and worries behind and dive right into nature’s lap.
There aren’t many shopping options but tourists can shop for wooden handicrafts, jute items, pearls and spices at the local markets.
Havelock Island officially known as Swaraj Island has all of this and much more to offer.
Read on to know experiences at Havelock Island that you can indulge in.
Kayaking in Havelock Island - an ideal adventure in the lap of nature
Havelock Island offers you something called moonless kayaking. This is done at night under the stars wherein you can be one with the ocean and flow with it. Spend a night under the stars, take in the moonlight, pay close attention to the reflection on the surface of the water.
You can also go kayaking in the mangroves and backwaters of Andaman during the day and enjoy the untouched beauty of Havelock Island.
Havelock Island Beach Resort caters to kayaking requests by adventure seekers, do get in touch with us for more details.
Scuba diving in Havelock - explore the depths of the clear blue ocean
If you’re afraid of water, you don’t need to be anymore because professional divers will teach you how to dive. If you’re a water baby, this is probably your ideal thing to do on a vacation. Jump into the blue, beautiful waters of Havelock island, conquer your fears and explore life underwater.
Havelock is considered to be the best location for scuba diving in Andaman. Elephant beach in Havelock is one such beach that is famous for its rare coral reefs around the world.
Snorkeling in Havelock - enjoy the diverse marine life
If you don’t want to get too deep into the water but still want the experience of diving deep then there’s nothing like snorkeling. What better than floating on the surface of water and still being able to look inside the mysterious ocean?
You can explore the coral reefs, look for old remains under water, it really tickles your mind and makes you more inquisitive to know the history of the place.
Relax and unwind at the beaches of Havelock Island
If you’re a true beach bum or are looking to relax to the sound of the waves, there are many beaches you can visit. The Radhanagar Beach in Havelock, with crystal clear green water and white sands, is a destination you just cannot resist. It was named as Asia’s best beach by TIME magazine in 2004. It is also a romantic destination for a couple’s getaway.
Breathe in fresh air at Govind Nagar beach with its blue green waters and white sand. If a long stroll with your loved one is on your mind, then this is the beach to be at.
Local cuisine of Andaman - try out curries and seafood at Havelock Island
Other than beaches and water sports Havelock Island has many good places to grab a snack. Andaman has a variety of food you might want to try. It is known for its curry’s.
Seafood lovers can try the fish curry, macherjhol, chilli curry, or the coconut prawn curry. Tandoori fishes, grilled lobsters, barbecues are other savory dishes you can indulge in.
Rent a bike - explore the greenery and local life of Andaman
Havelock has many bike rental shops where you can rent a bike for a day and ride around town. Let your hair down and let the wind blow in your face, let loose and let the feeling of being young and free set in.
Ride through narrow roads, talk to the locals, who knows you may find secret beaches or sunset spots to spend the evening.
Forests of Havelock - put your trekking shoes on
Most people take boats to the Elephant beach but a lesser known fact is that you can trek to the beach. You would need a guide for this but, the route is well marked and very safe. It is a 2 km walk from Radhanagar beach, the route opens up into magnificent blue waters and white sands.
You can also trek to the Kala Pathar beach in Havelock. Adding a trek to your day is good exercise and it always means happy endorphins. Get a good workout in and then take a satisfying swim at the beach.
Sunset at Havelock - chase the colorful skylines
Havelock Island has the best sunsets, watch the sky change colors, turn to a lilac while you’re sitting by the shore with your loved ones.
You can take a sunset cruise which takes you right in the middle of the sea to watch the sunset. It’s a real treat for the eyes. Radhanagar, Neil’s Cove are popular beaches you can visit for a color filled calm evening.
Flora and fauna of Havelock Island - biodiversity galore at Andaman
If you are a nature lover and want to explore everything that’s native to Andaman you can go bird watching. You will spot birds that are only found in these regions such as the Andaman serpent eagle, Andaman tree pie, Andaman hawk owl and the Andaman wood pigeon.
The true way to know a place is to pay attention to its flora and fauna. Be it the distinct coral belt at Elephant beach, snorkeling at Radhanagar beach, taking a boat ride through the mangroves, or the symphony of trees at Vijaynagar beach, the nature enthusiast in you will always have something to look forward to.
