The picture was taken at Radhanagar Beach in Havelock Island (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) in December 2006. This beach was voted the best beach in Asia by Time magazine in 2004.
Whenever we think of holidays on beach, the name that pops up immediately is Goa. No doubt Goa is a happening place with some very beautiful beaches. But people looking for a peaceful holiday; people who like to stroll on a peaceful beach, holding their partner's hand......must go to Havelock Island.
There are a few good resorts at Havelock (Barefoot, Wild Orchids, Dolphin). We very reluctantly stayed at Dolphins thinking that it will not be good (It is a government run resort and we did not have any other option left since other resorts were full) but it certainly surprised us. Decent place to stay and good for the pocket too. But ya, do not have food at Dolphins. Wild Orchid Resort is next door and they have a pretty good restaurant and BAR. The seafood over there is really nice and it was a nice experience for a big foodie like me.
At Havelock, there are two beaches...Radhanagar and Elephanta. Elephanta beach is perfect for snorkeling and scuba diving. Its a 45 min boat ride for Elephanta beach. Though Havelock is a beautiful place, one should ideally stay over there for not more than two days.
Havelock is 2:15 mins boat ride from Port Blair. Port Blair is also a very beautiful place. Its a peaceful place and the best part about it are the people. I was delighted by the friendly nature of the people out there. Most of them speak Hindi and English. The Cellular Jail is amazing and all you patriotic guys, you must not miss the Light and Sound show at the jail. The Corbyn Cove beach is the only beach at Port Blair and one can very well give it a miss.
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Havelock jetty is a place for nocturnal fishing. With your line and gloves, your quota of patato chips and mineral water you can spend the night in anticipating fish that nibble at your line of at its bait-covered hooks!
The Andamans is a place where one is sure to get one's moments of quietude amidst its breathtaking sceneries. I've the experience of staying at Port Blair for almost three years between 1995-1998 and that was the time I really enjoyed away from the hustles and bustles of the mainland.
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Resorts at Havelock Island
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