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Visiting Havelock Island

Havelock Island is the most visited destination in Andmans.

Havelock Island is part of Ritchie’s Archipelago, in India’s Andaman Islands. It’s

known for its dive sites and beaches, like Elephant Beach, with its coral reefs.

Crescent-shaped Radhanagar Beach is a popular spot for watching the sunset.

On the island’s east side, rocky sections mark long, tree-lined Vijaynagar Beach.

The island’s forested interior is home to birdlife such as white-headed mynas

and woodpeckers.

We stayed at the Dolphin Resort. The Dolphin Resort is located on the sea front

of Vijaynagar beach. The resort also has restaurant, bar and conference hall fa-

cility which is being operated by Tourism Department of A & N Administration.

For more details visit their website http://aniidco.and.nic.in/dolphin-resort.php.

Havelock Island is about 39 miles from Port Blair. You’ve got to take a ferry to

reach your destination. Opt for a luxury cruiser, it’s comfortable and the journey

is an experience by itself. Plan for at least three to four day’s stay here if you

want to enjoy the place at a leisurely pace.