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Radhanagar Beach

Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India· Last updated 16 Aug 2026

Best time: November–April, dry season with calm seas.
Getting there: Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair, with onward ferry (roughly 1.5-3 hours depending on ferry type) required.
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Radhanagar Beach sits on Havelock Island (officially Swaraj Dweep), widely considered one of India's most beautiful beaches and internationally recognized after Time magazine ranked it among Asia's best — a reputation the beach genuinely earns through its combination of powdery white sand, clear turquoise water, and dense forest backing directly onto the shoreline. The beach has become Havelock's signature attraction, drawing both day-trippers and travelers specifically choosing their Andaman itinerary around spending time here. Radhanagar Beach suits every kind of beach traveler, from those wanting a simple swim and relaxed day to sunset watchers seeking one of the Andamans' most celebrated evening views — arriving reasonably early helps avoid the largest crowds, particularly during peak season, and a walk along the full length of sand rewards those wanting quieter stretches away from the main entrance area.

Nearby highlights

Radhanagar Beach

The main draw, among India's most celebrated beaches.

Sunset Viewpoint

A particularly rewarding spot for evening light.

Havelock Island's Other Beaches

Including Elephant Beach and Kalapathar, nearby.

Havelock Diving Centers

Numerous operators offering reef diving and snorkeling.

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Why Radhanagar Beach is worth the detour

Radhanagar's international reputation — genuinely earned through its combination of powdery sand, clear water, and forest-backed setting — makes it worth prioritizing as a centerpiece of any Havelock Island visit, living up to its billing as one of Asia's most celebrated beaches.

What a day looks like

Arriving in the morning, before the day's largest crowds gather, offers the calmest swimming and the clearest water visibility. Walking the beach's full length reveals quieter stretches away from the main entrance, and staying through sunset rewards visitors with one of the Andamans' most celebrated evening light displays, the sky and water shifting through genuinely spectacular color.

Visiting a beach ranked among Asia's best

Radhanagar's Time magazine recognition reflects genuine, verifiable beauty rather than marketing hype — worth building a Havelock Island visit specifically around experiencing this beach at both its quietest morning hours and its most celebrated sunset.

How to reach Radhanagar Beach

Nearest Airport: Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair, with onward ferry (roughly 1.5-3 hours depending on ferry type) required. By Ferry: Regular services connect Port Blair to Havelock Island.

Best time to visit

November–April, dry season with calm seas.

Where it is

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How many days are enough for Radhanagar Beach?

2N Port Blair · 3N Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) · 2N Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) · 1N Port Blair

Andaman & Nicobar · 8 Nights / 9 Days

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