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Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep), Andaman & Nicobar Islands — time-blocked plans from the same verified data as the full guide. If a section isn't here, it isn't in the data — nothing is padded in.
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Havelock in a day — Radhanagar + snorkel + sunset
Radhanagar Beach (Beach No. 7, 12km from jetty) by 7am — Asia's most beautiful beach per TIME 2004, still deserves the title. 1.5km curving white sand, turquoise water. Free beach, vendor stalls. Swimming safe 7am–5pm; lifeguards after 9am. 2 hours. Breakfast at Blue Sea Cafe or Red Snapper (near jetty).
Elephant Beach (access via short 30-min trek from Radhanagar entrance OR 15-min boat from Havelock Jetty) — shallower reef for snorkeling + banana boat + kayaking. Day-trip boats ₹800 round trip. Snorkeling ₹500 gear rental, scuba dive ₹3500–6000 (PADI licensed operators: Barefoot Scuba, Dive India, Blue Sea Divers). Lunch at beach shacks — grilled fish, maggi, coconut water.
Kalapathar Beach (8km east) — rocky-meets-sandy beach with black volcanic rocks, fewer crowds. Vijaynagar Beach on the east coast (peaceful, mangrove-edged). Either for afternoon rest.
Sunset back at Radhanagar (west-facing = spectacular sunsets). Dinner at Full Moon Cafe, Anju-Coco Resto Bar, or Fat Martin for Kerala-Tamil seafood. Beer allowed (Andaman has lower alcohol taxes than mainland). Bed early — island time.
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Andaman monsoon (Jun–Sep) closes some beaches + ferry services can cancel — check day-before. Summer (Mar–May) is hot + humid but swimmable. Cyclones Nov–Dec rarely but possible. Indoor fallbacks limited — island living. If bad: stay at resort pool, scuba dive in protected coves (some dive operators run even in rougher weather), Elephant Beach reef (shallow, more protected).
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Day 1Port Blair arrival + ferry to Havelock
Fly to Port Blair (VTZ — only way, no direct flights to Havelock). Ferry from Port Blair to Havelock: government ferry (3.5h, ₹200, less reliable) or private (Makruzz, Green Ocean, ITT Majestic — 1.5h, ₹1200–2000, book 7 days ahead online).
Arrive Havelock. Check in (resort + beach hut options: Barefoot, Symphony Palms, Wild Orchid, Flying Elephant). Orientation.
Radhanagar sunset + dinner.
Day 2Beach + snorkel/scuba
Radhanagar morning + scuba dive (or snorkel) at Elephant Beach.
Kalapathar Beach + rest.
Beach shack evening + live music.
Day 3Second scuba session OR Neil Island day trip + exit
OPTION A: Advanced scuba (if certified) or Discover Scuba course completion. OPTION B: Ferry to Neil Island (40 min, ₹500–1200) — smaller, quieter than Havelock, Bharatpur Beach + Laxmanpur Beach + natural rock bridge at Howrah Bridge (named ironic). Return to Havelock or direct to Port Blair for flight out.
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Day 1Port Blair + ferry
As 3-day.
Day 2Radhanagar + Elephant Beach
As 3-day day 2.
Day 3Scuba certification course day
PADI Open Water course can be completed in 3 days at Havelock; day 3 is theory + pool + shallow open water. Full cert ₹22,000–30,000 depending on operator.
Day 4Neil Island
Ferry to Neil Island. Bharatpur Beach (best snorkel reef), Laxmanpur 1 + 2 beaches, Howrah Bridge natural rock formation, Sitapur Beach for sunrise.
Day 5Return Port Blair + Cellular Jail + exit
Ferry to Port Blair. Cellular Jail (UNESCO tentative, 1906 British prison for political dissidents) + Light & Sound evening show. Flight out next morning.
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- Radhanagar Beach2 hours
- Elephant Beach Snorkeling3 hours
- Scuba Diving4 hours
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- SeaShell Resort & Spa Havelock · Mid-luxury beach resort₹15-40k
- Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Andamans · Luxury beach villa resort₹40k+
- Symphony Palms Beach Resort & Spa · Beach resort & spa₹6,000–₹18,000 per night
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- How many days do you need in Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)?
- NakshIQ keeps day-by-day plans for 1, 3 & 5 days in Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep). The longest plan runs: Day 1 — Port Blair + ferry · Day 2 — Radhanagar + Elephant Beach · Day 3 — Scuba certification course day · Day 4 — Neil Island · Day 5 — Return Port Blair + Cellular Jail + exit.
- Can you see Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) in one day?
- There is a one-day plan — "Havelock in a day — Radhanagar + snorkel + sunset", in 4 time blocks (Morning, Midday, Afternoon, Evening). It opens with: Radhanagar Beach (Beach No. 7, 12km from jetty) by 7am — Asia's most beautiful beach per TIME 2004, still deserves the title. 1.5km curving white sand, turquoise water. Free beach, vendor stalls. Swimming safe 7am–5pm; lifeguards after 9am. 2 hours. Breakfast at Blue Sea Cafe or Red Snapper (near jetty).
- What does a 3-day Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) itinerary cover?
- Day 1 — Port Blair arrival + ferry to Havelock; Day 2 — Beach + snorkel/scuba; Day 3 — Second scuba session OR Neil Island day trip + exit.
- What if the weather turns in Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)?
- Andaman monsoon (Jun–Sep) closes some beaches + ferry services can cancel — check day-before. Summer (Mar–May) is hot + humid but swimmable. Cyclones Nov–Dec rarely but possible. Indoor fallbacks limited — island living. If bad: stay at resort pool, scuba dive in protected coves (some dive operators run even in rougher weather), Elephant Beach reef (shallow, more protected).