Havelock Island Guide

 

Havelock Island Guide

Nies that sail to Havelock Island been listed below:

Makruzz Ferry

Havelock in small is heaven. It’s an island tucked apart from the crowd in the humid waters of the Andaman Ocean. The island is cover up normally in broad jungle and fringed with white dirty beaches shaded by high green trees. Diving in the crystal apparent waters with shades of turquoise blue an experience that all must discover. Travelers normally adore its image ideal beaches, laid reverse vibe and remarkable submarine world.

As far as islands in the Andamans go, Havelock is absolutely the most tourists pleasant and therefore the most visited. There are all sorts of lodging choices from bamboo cottages to luxury villas, huge international food restaurants, reminder shops, ATMs and now even (slow but accessible) Internet cafés. You’ll find approximately all you want at this point, but at a slower pace. And even still it is one of the most visited islands in the Andamans it sees only a little bit of the tourister that crowd another heaven location just about the earth.

How long to stay in Havelock?

Havelock is well-known for its superb beaches like Radhanagar, Elephant Beach and Kalapathaar Beach. Water sports like scuba diving, snorkeling and kayaking are very accepted on the island. Therefore, we recommend a minimum of a two-night stay at Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island) or a comfy three nights, if time permits.

When to visit Swaraj Dweep? (Havelock)

The tourist season falls among November and middle-May and the reach your peak season is among December– Marchs. The monsoon season is between June and September. One must be always wait for light rains even in other seasons while it’s a hot island. Feb and March are considering the best perfect for water sports owing to little tides and improved visibility.

How to Reach Havelock?

Havelock Island can be reached at by Sea and by Air; however, the easiest method to tour to Havelock would be by sea. Private and Government ferries function from nearest islands (Port Blair and Neil Island). Though, we suggest private ferries, as the booking is stress-free and doesn’t need waiting in row, the same can be booked throughout us for a simple and worry-free experience.

A some personal ship compa -

• ITT Majestic Ferry
• Sea link Ferry
• Green Ocean Ferry
• Aashi Ferry

Directorate of Shipping Services

Government-run boats are the lifeline for locals of Andaman. They attach approximately every island in the Andaman Islands (including the Nicobar group of islands). Bookings can only be made from the counters mentioned below.

Port Blair – Phoenix Bay Jetty & Common Service Centers located around the town

Havelock Island – Havelock Jetty

Neil Island – Neil Jetty

Getting Around in Havelock

Local transport in Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island) is fairly simple. Roads are well set and straight. It is almost impossible to get lost as everything is just by the road and the locals are all very helpful. It also helps that Havelock’s beaches and villages are categorized with the help of numbers.

These are a few options we recommend:

1. Tourist Taxis:

Traveler’s taxis can be rented from Havelock jetty, there will be drivers coming up at the jetty, please be alert that they must be costly and you must have to excellent contract. If you are part of a package tour, it will be included in the package.

2. Bike Rentals:

The easiest local transportation in Havelock Island is by renting a scooter. You can appoint them on an everyday basis at approximately INR 500 per day. Fuel Stations shut by 5 pm, please ensure you have sufficient fuel. Stay away from in monsoons as roads can get smooth.

3. Auto Rickshaws:

Auto-rickshaws are also accessible and cost approximately INR 50 to 200 for small rides & 700-1000 for a tour to Radhanagar Beach.

4. Public Transport:

Budget travelers can choose for shared jeeps and public buses for the travel within Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island).

Top things to do in Swaraj Dweep (Havelock)

Havelock is well-known for its perfect beaches, crystal clear waters, and a diversity of water sports instruction that it has to present. All thanks to the diversity of tricks the island has to present, Havelock Island is a pleasant attraction that attracts any person paying a visit to the Andaman Islands. Here are some extra things to do on Havelock Island

1. Kayaking

Kayak your method throughout the dazzling mangrove forests, one can also club kayaking with snorkeling or obtain a night kayaking tour. One doesn’t have to be a swimming expert; any learner can enjoy this fun action. We advise Kayaking with a qualified trainer, Tanaz for a fun-filled experience. This activity expenses approximately INR 3000 beyond.

2. Candlelight Dinner

Treat your cherished one to an idealistic candlelight dinner below the stars. Havelock Island beach resort, natural orchid resort, Munjoh resort offer a delightful candlelight dinner experience.

Book a Trip: Candlelight Dinner

3. Scuba Diving

Havelock Island is extremely popular for its scuba diving experience with the perfect communications. Andamans is one of the perfect locations for Scuba Diving. For a remarkable experience, do book with us.

4. Elephant Beach

This location is a thin water paradise for snorkelers. All gratitude to a remarkable number of Scuba divers who have learned the locals on the significance of reef protection, the reefs here are rising, different mainly islands where reefs are considerably falling.

One can arrive at this point also by a motor boat ride or by a little 1.8 km trek throughout the stunning mangrove forest to arrive Elephanta beach. This trek is guided by an expert lead and regularly takes about 30-45 minutes to total. Water sports are also conducted at this seashore.

Read More: Elephant Beach

5. Game Fishing

Set off on an exclusive fishing exploration in the big Andaman Sea. The time of this motion is just about 2-4 hours. Journey all-along the sea and be taught how to fish, correct from rub.

 

 

Important Information on Havelock

1. Currency:

Like the take a break of the island in Andaman, the Indian Rupee is the money used. Havelock has two ATM’s. We suggest you take cash to the islands.

2. Communication and Internet:

Phones on the BSNL network work perfect, but Airtel and Vodafone also have towers at this point. So Many cafes present Wifi services, but they can be leisurely and costly.

3. Supermarkets/Bazar:

Hi-land Supermarket (Kunju’s supermarket) is the main one-stop shop at the market in Village No. 3. Normal supply can be bought in the bazaar stores – do not forget your tube of insect and mosquito repellent. One can even buy a hammock in the bazaar, beach garnishing, and fake jewelry between another can be found in reminder shops.

4. Healthcare:

Government-run Primary Healthcare Center (PHC) is placed in village No. 3, which has necessary cure amenities and a pharmacy. Particular healing and emergency cases are transferred to Port Blair Hospital.

5. Safety:

Havelock is uncertainly one of the safest locations in India as an entire. The Andaman and Nicobar Police (ANP) force is a capable one maintaining an approving law and order. Bribing an official on responsibility is out of the query.

• Please stay away from swimming where the beaches are rocky
• Please don’t take a flight the similar day you jump.
• Go to Andaman powerfully discourage the use of narcotics and drugs.

ANP Havelock Number: 03192-282405
Fire Station Havelock: 03192-282400
Coastal Security Helpline: 1093

6. Language:

Like somewhere else in India, knowing Hindi and English will help you get by in Havelock. Some of other languages spoken here are Bengali, Telugu, and Tamil.

7. Port Facilities:

All entrance into the island is kept back and made simply throughout the DSS inter Island Port.

8. Helicopter Service:

Government-run airplane armed forces are accessible for emergencies and inter-island transport. Preference is given in the following arrange: health check emergencies followed by other emergencies, transport for VIPs and limited islanders, followed by common travelers.

 

 

Cost in Havelock (Swaraj Dweep)

There are 4 main costs that one incurs in Havelock:

1. Accommodation

• Basic accommodation costs approximately Rs. 1000 per night.
• Mid Range accommodation costs approximately Rs. 3000
• Premium accommodation can cost anyplace among Rs. 15000-30000.

2. Transfers

Car transfers for a six-seater can price up to INR 400 for a fall from the jetty to Beach No. 5 and auto-rickshaws charge all-about INR 100 for the similar. You can too scooter at about 500 each day. Bicycle rentals are cheapest at INR 100 to 150 each day.

3. Activities

A notice Scuba Diving (DSD) costs all about INR 3,500 and a kayak tour all about 2,500. If you are the daring kind, we recommend keeping aside a cost of at slightest INR 5,000 per person for tricks in Havelock.

4. Food

Food in Havelock, while more costly than Port Blair is still extremely reasonable. A normal meal for 2 would cost around INR 400 and at a luxury resort about INR 1,400. A candlelight dinner for two costs all about INR 5,000.

Therefore a day in Havelock could price where among INR 2,500 to INR 10,000 per person.

A recommended Itinerary would be:

Day 1: Take a sunrise ferryboat to Havelock. Visit Radhanagar Beach in the evening.

Day 2: Try Scuba Diving and Kayaking

Day 3: Trek to Elephant Beach and try snorkeling

Day 4: Come back to Port Blair or go to Neil.