Saturday, November 13, 2010

A must visit place : Havelock Island

Radhanagar Beach, Havelock Island
Bored with your daily routines in the hustle bustle of concrete jungle?  Want to get lost in the lap of mother nature, beautiful virgin beaches and unpolluted environment? Then pack your bag and take a morning flight to Port Blaire to explore the beautiful Havelock Island of Andaman. Its famous for its crystal clear blue water, virgin beaches and natural beauty. It is one of the must see places of India for every travel enthusiast who love nature.
Waves of blue water, Radhanagar Beach
An inevitable and imperative part of the immaculate Andaman Islands is the land of sparkling blue waters, and endless stretches of golden and silver sand on spectacular beaches, the ecstasy on earth- Havelock. The most visited of the Andaman Islands, Havelock Island is the hotspot for scuba diving lovers. It is famous for its pristine beaches, coral reefs and for a relaxing holiday.
Sunset at Radhanagar Beach, Havelock Island

The distance between Port Blair and Havelock Island is about 38 kilometers. Havelock's famous  "Radha Nagar" Beach, is one of the most popular beaches on Havelock and was named "Best Beach in Asia" by 'Time' in 2004. Other notable beaches include Elephant Beach on the northwest coast and Vijaynagar Beach. Best time to travel Havelock Island is between October end to April. Ships operate between Port Blair Phoenix Bay Jetty and Havelock Island and takes about four and half hours.
Beautiful Dolphin Yatri Niwas, where we stayed at Havelock
View from Dolphin Yatri Niwas Resort
 Ships run between Havelock and Port Blair
Phoinix Bay Jetty, Port Blair