Elephant Beach: Picturesque Beach on Havelock Island

Elephant Beach in Andaman
Elephant Beach in Andaman

If you are thinking about spending your holiday at Beach and you also want to experience adventure activities, and underwater marine life then Elephant Beach is a perfect destination for you. This beach is a very popular public beach in Andaman and is located on Havelock Island. This beach is also surrounded by beautiful dense forest, white sand, and crystal clear blue seawater, and perfect for all types of holiday lovers. We would highly recommend including this destination in your Andaman Holiday Itinerary.

Complete Travel Guidance for Elephant Beach

As we know Andaman offers many beautiful Gorgeous islands, fascinating sightseeing, and rejuvenating beaches. Elephant Beach is a perfect destination for adventure enthusiasts who want to explore underwater life and want to collect some memories with the best experienced Holiday. This beach is famous for adventure activities and you can explore many underwater activities like Snorkeling, Sea walks, Speed Boats, Glass bottom boat rides, Jet Ski, and many other activities here. This is the home of many corals and colorful fishes and you can explore beautiful underwater nature and underwater life. Lifeguards and lockers are available here so you don’t worry about safety. Also, you can trek 2 km from Elephant beach to Radhanager Beach. The trekking path will thrill your journey because during your trekking you will pass through a dense rainforest forest of Havelock Island.

Entry Free: Na  

Camera Allowed: Yes 

Entry Timings: Sunset – Sunrise (09:00 am – 05:00 pm) 

Explore Duration: 4-6 Hours 

Highlights of Elephant Beach

  • This beach is the second most famous beach on Havelock Island after Radhanager Beach.
  • Lifeguards and Guards also are available here so you don’t need to worry about safety.
  • This beach is famous for underwater adventure activities.
  • You can reach this destination by trekking, starting point of trekking is Radhanagar Beach.

Guidance & Travel Tips before visiting Elephant Beach

  • Carry extra pair of clothes because this is the perfect location for swimming.
  • If you want to explore marine life then you must visit early morning because during this time you will get a more clear view of seawater.
  • Carry a cap, goggles, flip-flop, and sunscreen lotion with you to protect the skin from sunlight.
  • Most of the traveler’s visit between 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 
  • Lockers are also available on this beach and it will cost you INR10 for per Locker.
  • After sunset, no one is allowed at this beach so try any activities after sunset. 

Best Time To Visit Elephant Beach

Most travelers visit between 10:00 am – 04:00 pm and if you want to explore clear underwater life then you have to visit early morning because during the morning time you will get a crystal clear view of seawater. 

Best months for traveling to Havelock Island are between October – march because during these months the climate is more pleasant and you will feel less humidity.

Monsoon Season is not recommended for Andaman because during Mansoon Andaman receive heavy rainfall and thunderstorm.

Things to do at Elephant Beach

This beach is famous for its adventure activities and most travelers visit here to explore Adventure activities like trekking, sunset watching, and adventure activities.

Places to visit near Elephant Beach

There are many places near this beach where you can spend quality time during your Holiday.

  • Radhanager Beach
  • Vijaynagar Beach 
  • Mangrove Forest

Frequently Asked Questions?

Q. Why it is known as Elephant Beach?

This beach is famous as Elephant Beach because five-decade ago elephant rides are offered by elephant owners to other beaches.

Q. Is it worth visiting Elephant Beach?

 If you are not an adventure lover then you can skip this destination during your Andaman Trip. Also, almost every activity is offered at Radhanagar Beach.

Q. How far is located from Havelock Jetty?

This beautiful sightseeing is located 2 km away from Radhanagar Beach and 12 km from the Havelock Jetty.

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