Radhanagar Beach is one of the cleanest beaches in India, located in the Andaman and Nicober Islands. It is one of the famous tourist destinations among all the tourist spots on the island. The beach was awarded as one of Asia’s best beaches in the year 2004, according to Time Magazine. The article is about Radhanagar Beach and how to visit Havelock Andaman, and write about things to do on the Island.
Radhanagar Beach
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The Radhanagar Beach is famous for its pristine white powdery sand and crystal clear water. The turquoise blue sea and white sand make this beach a perfect spot to visit. A prime spot for swimming, sunset watching, and relaxation. The most beautiful coconut trees and white sandy beaches are the major attractions for tourists. There are 50 to 60 stunning beaches that have developed for tourists. Other popular beaches are Elephant beach, Kalapathar, Laxmanpur & Bharatpur, and Corbyn’s Cove Beach.
To explore Radhanagar spot, you have two ways to visit:
by boat and tracking in the jungle. There are trekking ways around 2.5 km and have
to trekking around 1 hour. You can take a guide at Rs.500 if you are a trekking
lover.
The Elephant Beach that you can explore with the boat trip
also and takes 20 minutes. The spot is famous for snorkeling and vibrant coral
reefs, and lots of water activities can be done here. You will find boats from
the beach Radhanagar, early morning from 8 AM to 1 PM, and the boat fare will
be Rs.1000 per person. You have to wait some time to collect 10 people in a
group to start the boat journey.
Havelock Island
The top beach in Asia continent is Radhanagar Beach,
situated on Havelock Island, known
as Swaraj Dweep. On the island, you
can explore popular beaches like Radhanagar, Elephant, and Kalapathar beach.
Every sea-beach has its own natural beauty and uniqueness. The beach Radhanagar is a prime spot for
sightseeing and swimming. The Elephant Beach is a prime spot for water
activities and vibrant coral reefs. The Kalapathar is a unique spot for
striking black rocks and silvery white sand that offers a peaceful and less
crowded retreat. The spot is located on the eastern coast of Havelock Island.
How to Visit Radhanagar Beach
The tourist destination is situated in an island, so there are no roads and railway connectivity to reach it from India. There are two ways to reach that: by air and by ship.
By Air
Flight journey is the best and comfortable way to reach Port Blair in Andaman. You can book flight tickets online and offline and start tour journey from Indian cities like Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai and Hyderabad to Veer Savarkar International Airport (IXZ), located in the Port Blair, in Andaman. You will find direct flights from the major cities like New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Hyderabad. Air India and Indigo operate their flights on a regular basis. The flights take 2 to 4 hours, and the fare will be Rs.6000 to Rs.15000 (one-way) depending on booking time and your departure airport. Here mention that the cheapest and fastest direct flights will be available from the city Chennai. You can book the tickets from the Makemytrip and Skyscanner online booking sites.
By Ship
If you want to visit by ship. You will find private
and government ferries to reach the Havelock
Island from Kolkata, Chennai, and Visakhapatnam. The fare will be Rs.2000
to Rs.15000 (one way) in private ferries and the fare Rs.2600 to Rs.15000 (one
way) in government ferries. The ticket price depends on class. There are
different classes, like bunk class, 2nd class cabin, 1st
class cabin, and deluxe cabin. Journey time will be around 3 to 4 days. You can buy tickets online from any trusted website.
Havelock
Island Accommodation
There are a lot of accommodations in Havelock Island. On the island, you will find
many private accommodations like resorts and luxury hotels for staying and
government accommodations also there. The govt. accommodations are much cheaper
than private accommodations. If you want to stay in government accommodations
in Havelock Island, you have to book online at least one month in advance. You
have to book the guest house much earlier during peak season. If you want to
explore the island, you must book online any guest house in
advance.
Radhanagar Beach Sunset
The view of enjoying the sunset from any seashore is
truly beautiful. Many tourists gather at the seaside in the evening to enjoy
the beauty. The Radhanagar seashore is famous for its sunset. Of course, don’t
forget to enjoy the beauty of the sunset.
Best Time to
Visit
You can visit all year round. The best time is to
visit the destination from November to April, and time that is the peak season
for the spot. Must be avoid monsoon season due to heavy rain.
Things to Do
There are lots of water activities you can do in the Elephant
Beach. The water activities are Jet skiing, snorkeling, banana rides, Scuba
diving, sea walking, etc.
You can buy tickets for water activities in Elephant
Beach from Havelock Island. But the suggestion that you will buy the tickets on
the spot means on Elephant Beach because you can do any activities according to
the time of your visit. There are many paid lockers are available to keep your
documents, clothes, mobiles, etc.
SIM Card
The Airtel and Jio mobile network providers provide
their services. But Airtel is much better than Jio network. If you don’t have
either of these, then you can take an eSIM from any service provider. Apart
from this, many trusted companies provide eSIM services.
Notice: You
must carry an Airtel SIM card, shampoo, face wash, etc. You must collect Cash money with you because in ship your
mobile network, UPI will not work.
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