Beachside Diwali with community bonfire, local sweets, eco-friendly celebrations.
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ISSUE Nº 47 · MAY 2026
त्योहार · ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS
Diwali Beach Celebration.
October/November (lunar calendar) · Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)
इस त्योहार के लिए जा रहे हैं? October में Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)
NakshIQ स्कोर
4/10
जाएँ
October on Havelock is the season opener. Rainfall is 100-150mm, mostly in the first week, then stretches of dry weather. Air 24-30C, water 28-29C, humidity easing through 78 percent. By October 10 the major dive operators (Barefoot, Dive India, Ocean Tribe) are at full capacity with returning divemasters and freshly serviced kit. Underwater visibility recovers to 20-25m at Cinque Island and Pilot Reef. Ferries from…
कैसे पहुँचें
ऊँचाई
5 m
नज़दीकी हवाई अड्डा
Veer Savarkar International, Port Blair (IXZ) + 2hr ferry
नज़दीकी रेलवे
N/A — ferry from Port Blair
Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) में अभी
Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) में कहाँ रुकें
Emerald Gecko
₹2,000-5,000guesthouse · Near Govind Nagar, HavelockPopular mid-range beachside cottages. Good food, friendly staff, garden setting.
Barefoot at Havelock
₹12,000-25,000resort · Radhanagar Beach, HavelockPremier luxury eco-resort. Tented cottages right on Asia's best beach.
Budget Beach Huts
₹800-1,500budget · Near Govind Nagar jetty, HavelockMultiple operators — basic bamboo/wood huts. Fan-only. Negotiate rates.
कहाँ खाएँ
Anju Coco Resto
Beach No. 5, Vijaynagar main road, Havelock · ₹₹सिग्नेचरNorth Indian thali + signature banoffee pie
Naan-basket + thali is the standard dinner combo. Sit outside under the trees for cooler evening dining. Cash + UPI.
Cownfish Cafe (Wild Orchid Resort)
Beach No. 5, Wild Orchid Resort, Havelock · ₹₹सिग्नेचरAll-day breakfast platter + filter coffee
Open from 7am — coffee plus pancakes between 7-9am before snorkel boats depart. Wifi available. Sit in the garden side for shade.
Red Snapper (Wild Orchid Resort)
Beach No. 5, Wild Orchid Resort, Havelock · ₹₹₹सिग्नेचरDaily catch from ice podium — pick your own
Best for 7:30pm sundown dinner. Pair with the Emerald Gecko Bar pre-dinner. Vegetarian options exist but seafood is the draw.
Famous Seafood Restaurant
Govind Nagar, Havelock (near Beach No. 1 fishing jetty) · ₹₹सिग्नेचरGrilled fish + prawn masala (fresh from morning catch)
Order whatever was on the morning auction (ask staff what came in). Cash + UPI. Open lunch + dinner.
Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) के और त्योहार
October में और कहीं के त्योहार
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