Avoid
Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) in September
Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India
Monsoon retreating. Some brave divers return late Sept
Why September scores 1/5
Weather
Monsoon retreating. Some brave divers return late Sept
Roads & Access
self drive: Scooter rental ₹400-600/day — best way to explore. road condition: Single main road, decent but narrow. public transport: Shared autos, some local buses. from nearest city: Port Blair: government ferry (2-2.5hr, ₹600-1200) or private catamaran (1.5hr, ₹1200-1800). 4-6 ferries daily in season.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
rescue: Coast Guard via Port Blair (radio). helpline: Serious cases: evacuate to GB Pant Hospital, Port Blair by emergency ferry/helicopter. ambulance: No dedicated ambulance — hire vehicle to CHC. police station: Havelock Police Station. nearest hospital: Community Health Centre, Havelock — basic care only
Network
VI: No, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. BSNL most reliable. Jio/Airtel work near jetty and main road. Beaches: patchy to none. 4G unreliable.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Radhanagar Beach is calm and family-friendly, Glass-bottom boats safe for all ages, Elephant Beach trek is easy and short, Good resort options with family rooms
Elevation
5m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
- ✗Still risky, ferries unreliable
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Peak season — calm seas, 30m diving visibility, Radhanagar at its best |
| February | 5/5 | Best month — driest, clearest water, all water sports open |
| March | 5/5 | Excellent. Slightly fewer crowds than Feb. Great diving |
| April | 4/5 | Warming up but still good. Book water sports early |
| May | 3/5 | Getting humid. Some operators start closing |
| June | 1/5 | Monsoon hits. Most resorts offer discounts but activities limited |
| July | 0/5 | Peak monsoon — avoid |
| August | 0/5 | Monsoon continues — avoid |
| Septemberviewing | 1/5 | Monsoon retreating. Some brave divers return late Sept |
| October | 3/5 | Post-monsoon recovery. Green island. Fewer tourists |
| November | 4/5 | Season opening. Dive shops fully open. Great deals |
| December | 5/5 | Peak season. Book 2 months ahead for Dec-Jan |
Practical Details
How to reach
Port Blair: government ferry (2-2.5hr, ₹600-1200) or private catamaran (1.5hr, ₹1200-1800). 4-6 ferries daily in season.. Roads: Single main road, decent but narrow. Self-drive: Scooter rental ₹400-600/day — best way to explore. Public transport: Shared autos, some local buses. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
5m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
mid-range
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