Editors' itinerary · Havelock Island
Havelock in 3 days: beaches, reef and a slow morning
3 days / 2 nights · Couples, Friends, Beaches, Adventure, Winter, Photography
Photo: Anirvan Shukla / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
A relaxed three-day plan for first-timers who arrive by morning ferry and leave on the afternoon ferry, with Radhanagar, Elephant Beach and a quiet Kalapathar sunrise. Confirm ferry times before booking.
Costs are per-person estimates. Destinations: Havelock Island.
Day 1Day 1: Arrive and catch the sunset
- 08:00
Arrive by morning ferry
Transport · at Havelock Jetty
Take an early ferry from Port Blair. Pre-book pickup or find a cab or auto outside the jetty.
- 10:00
Check in and rest
Stay · at Govind Nagar and Beach No. 5 Stays
Early check-in is not guaranteed, so leave bags if needed and ask about timings.
- 13:00
Late lunch and a walk
Food · at Govind Nagar Market Area
Try a simple fish thali or café lunch in the village area.
- 15:30
Radhanagar sunset
Sight · at Radhanagar Beach
Arrive by about 3:30 pm to swim in lifeguarded zones and stay for sunset. Swimming is not allowed after dark.
- 08:00
Day 2Day 2: Reef day
- 08:30
Snorkel at Elephant Beach
Activity · at Elephant Beach
Book an early boat trip because boats usually stop by early afternoon. Check it is open for the season.
- 13:30
Lunch and rest
Food · at Govind Nagar Market Area
Eat in the village area and keep the afternoon free to recover from sun and salt.
- 15:00
Optional discover scuba dive
Activity · at Discover Scuba Diving
Only if you want to try diving. Compare operators and confirm that an instructor goes with you.
- 08:30
Day 3Day 3: Quiet sunrise and ferry back
- 06:30
Kalapathar sunrise
Sight · at Kalapathar Beach
An early scooter or cab ride gets you a quiet, photogenic start.
- 13:30
Return ferry to Port Blair
Transport · at Havelock Jetty
Aim for an afternoon sailing and keep a buffer if you have a flight. Confirm the current timetable.
- 06:30