Tag Archives: Havelock Island

Coral reefs and swimming elephants; Elephant Beach with breathtaking views

Havelock Island awaits travelers looking for fascinating sights. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are rich in beaches. Havelock Island is home to some of the world’s most beautiful and clean beaches, including Radhanagar, which was selected by Time Magazine. The beach got its name from the herd of elephants that come to swim and play. […]

Luxury tourism projects in Andaman awaits environmental clearance

A panel of Union environment ministry made recommendation for clearance of two luxury tourism projects consisting of tents and tree houses in two of the Andaman Islands that are in the ecologically fragile zone and in the vicinity of turtle nesting sites. The ministry’s expert appraisal committee (EAC) for projects related to coastal regulation zone […]

Stranded tourists on Andaman islands being moved to safety

Three Indian Coast Guard Vessel today brought back 308 tourists, including 83 foreign nationals from Havelock Island to Port Blair. The tourists had been stranded for the last two days due to the inclement weather following formation of Cyclone Phethai. According to Met office sources, a deep depression that developed to the west of Andamans […]