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Havelock Island, mostly inhabited by Bengalis, is situated nearby Port Blair. The villages in this imposing picturesque Island are identified with the numbers. The Main bazaar is in Village No 3 and the boat dock is in village No 1. The Pristine water surrounding the island is the haven for very large fishes, turtles and dolphins. Tourists can spot the dolphins here in the serene waterfront of Havelock Island. Havelock Island is an ideal location for the enthusiasts tourists to engage in sunbathing, beachcombing, swimming, surfing, beach camping and snorkeling. The stunning beauty of nature is the prime attraction of this Island. One can enjoy the marvelous sunset and sunrise from the beach of Havelock Island.
Havelock Island
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Category : Beaches
Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours
Pincode: 744211
STD Code: 3193
Info Website: N.A
Best Time to Visit: Oct – May
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This is a beautiful and very picturesque spot for the tourists. Vast stretch of treasure of green waters generates a trance in the minds of tourists. Walk bare footed on the sandy shore, whiteness of which sparkles after being drenched in the raining sun. Wear scanty cloths and shed all inhibitions and go berserk. You can soak yourself in chilling beer, while feeling the moist laden wind pass caressing you. There are number of worth touring spots in this island such as Elephanta beach, Inglis Island, Buffalo Island and South Button which offer the ideal place to delight in snorkeling and thereby studying the world concealed in belly of the vast ocean. There are numerous beaches the dot this island namely, Elephant beach, Kalapathar beach, Radha nagar beach, Vijay nagar beach.
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How to ReachEdit
By Air : The nearest airport is in Port Blair from there you can either take a ferry to Havelock Island or fly in an amphibious 8-seater Cessna seaplane from Port Blair to Havelock and back every day except for Sunday.
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By Taxi : Local buses and shared jeeps ply on the two main roads between the port which is popularly known as Beach 1 and Radhanagar which is Beach 7 and Beach 5 where most of the accommodation is concentrated.
By Other : Auto-rickshaws are the other mode of preferred transport here as the rates are standardised. You can hire them either from the market area or flag them down on the main road
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Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above
The Wild Orchid ; Vijaynagar, Havelock Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands 744211 ; Ph – 03192 282 472 ; Facilities – Room Service
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Bamboo cane craft. ; Local market ; Local Market,Havelock Island ; Ph/M: N.A
Coconut shell lamp shades ; Local market ; Local Market,Havelock Island ; Ph/M: N.A
Shell jewellery ; Local market ; Local Market,Havelock Island ; Ph/M: N.A
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- Police : 100
- Fire : 101
- Ambulance : 102
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