9 best Things to do at havelock Island – best tourist spots & a complete Travel Guide

The 9 Best Things to Do at Havelock Island .Havelock island is yet another eden in andamans just waiting to be explored and loved .Havelock Island, now named as SwarajDweep after it’s name was changed in the year 2018, is one of the most mesmerizing places to visit in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. With its silvery white beaches, turquoise blue waters, and diverse marine life it offers unlimited opportunities to the adventurous individuals . If you’re planning a trip to this tropical paradise, here are some of the great things you can do at Havelock island to make your trip an unforgettable one

1. Scuba Diving :- Boat diving at Havelock island
   Anyone who is an ocean enthusiast and is fascinated by the blue green ocean than in that case Havelock island is the perfect place for such individuals . Havelock island regarded as one of the finest diving destinations in the world with its diverse & stunning marine life , crystal clear waters offering visibility of upto 70 feet , white shimmering sandy beaches and unlimited diving sites like the tribe gate , coral garden , red pillar, the turtle reef and many more is indeed a real paradise for those seeking real adventures, thrill and bliss underwater. [[Things that you should definitely keep in mind]] –early morning dives are the best and dive sites like coral garden and tribe are ideal for amateur divers

2- Radhanagar Beach:– Rated as one of the finest white sandy beaches in Asia this majestic beach is nearly 3 kms long with turquoise & crystal clear water and surrounded along it’s periphery by gigantic tropical hardwood trees making the entire place look like a place of magic.The radhanagar beach is most visited in the evening time as its a breathtaking sunset point & with its shallow waters, shimmering white sand and quite a few shady places to relax is just a place of dreams for all ocean lovers

[[ Things that you should do — An extensive photoshoot & do carry swimming costumes]]

3. Night Kayaking :-
   Kayaking at Havelock island is briskly gaining popularity in india mostly due to it extensive and vast mangrove regions & with its still and clear waters, ideal for kayaking .More than diurnal Kayaking Night Kayaking is gaining immense fame worldwide primarily owing to the fact that people can witness the enchanting bioluminescence effect during the darker hours. More darker the night is more vivid the bioluminescence effect can be witnessed . Bioluminescence effect is a natural phenomenon in which a few ocean organisms produce & thereafter emit light through their bodies after undergoing certain chemical reactions within their organisation. This light emitted is generally blue or green and is cold light Instead of being warm .The people fortunate enough to witness the bioluminescence effect feel for a while as if the whole world has transformed into a place filled with infinite light and magic . Thereby making it an activity that Noone should miss

4– Semi submarines

If you are not a swimmer? No problem at all now at Havelock island we have quite a few semi submarines like Reef looker , Coral safari & doremon vessels from within which you can witness the fascinating marine life & colourful coral reefs at the Havelock island .All these semisubmarines have a large underwater cabin enclosed within a thick clear convex glass thereby ensuring a vivid view of the marine life outside. Even though people of all ages find this underwater ride very intriguing but it’s a real blessing to old and very young individuals who are not permitted to do scuba Diving or seawalk

5 : Parasailing

Parasailing is yet another very prevalent & enthralling watersport activity done at Havelock island . In parasailing a person is harnessed to a large, mostly colourful parachute that is towed to a specific point on a speedboat with a long thick rope .Once the speedboat starts cruising through the water at high speeds it lifts the person higher in the air while he is still connected to the boat below once he reaches the highest point in the air he finds himself somewhere between 100 –‘ 150 ft above the water level which offers a vast and panoramic view to the individual and to him the experience is like a combination of flying and breathtaking sightseeing above the blue waters making it an activity that one must try

6: Romantic candlelight light beach Dinners

Mostly prevalent among young couples a candle light beach dinner is one of the most memorable dining experience one can have at a beach resort or restaurant at Havelock after dusk . Ornamental Candles & fresh flowers are arranged on the tables covered with finest linen in such numbers and pattern that it creates a very romantic and enticing setup . When combined with the sumptuous delicacies , a gentle & warm glow of the candle light and the sound of ocean waves in the backdrop the whole setup is truly magical and overwhelming

[[Things you should do ]]– wear sumptuous clothes and carrying surprise gifts for your partners

7 : Island Hopping at Havelock island : It is often that people think havelock island is just about a few beautiful white sandy beaches & tropical rain forest brimming with diverse flora and fauna ideal for jungle treks but it offers much more than that . One can go island Hopping to nearby beautiful islands in a charter boat from Havelock which includes 3 main islands of the Ritchie archipelago – peel island , Henry Lawrence island & John Lawrence island . Charter boats offer a 5 hour trip around these magnificent islands which include a wonderful snorkeling session near the peel island, renowned for its vibrant marine life & coral reefs and crystal clear waters. This is furthur combined with a session of big game fishing & photography and exploring these hidden gems is indeed a dream of ocean lovers . These islands require a permit to visit which is arranged by the boat staff . These island also have dense forest with a stunning flora and fauna

Things to carry — sunglasses, sunscreens , winsshielder , umbrella, hat ..

8 :– trip to barren island — Barren island is roughly 140 kms from Havelock island & is accessible in a private charter boats that take somewhere between 4– 5 hrs to reach. Barren island is the only active volcano in india and the waters surrounding Barren island are among the clearest waters in the world . The island is uninhabited and the visitors are not allowed to disembark on the island . The waters around the Barren island are The waters around the Barren island are embedded with vast and colourful coral reefs together with stunning array of fish life like manta rays , sharks , dolphins and large pelagic fish . It is highly recommended to carry a hat , sunscreen & sunglasses when someone is visiting this secluded yet beautiful island

9 — Exquisite seafood — Seafood at Havelock is something you should never miss out on I.e if you are not a vegetarian . The seafood of Havelock is both fresh and the variety of fish is quite adequate .The most delicious varieties are the lobsters ,tiger prawns , silver Jack’s, groupers , king fish , yellowing tuna , sardines…. and more such varieties

Best restaurants to try seafood — Something different , seashell bonovo , garden cafe , cabana restaurant…

[[Things to know if you are visiting the majestic Havelock island ]]

Best Time to Visit: October to May.

How to reach Havelock island :- You can either reach Havelock island from port blair in expensive ,luxurious & faster private ferries or the cheaper , more simpler and slower govt ferries

Getting Around the island — Either you can rent a two wheeler for easy exploration or if you have kids and senior citizen than the cabs would be a better option

Stay options : They vary from budget guesthouses & resorts to world class luxurious resorts , Havelock Island has it all.