Elephant Beach: The Dazzling Sandy Beach in Andaman and Nicobar Islands Perfect for an Exotic Vacation

Elephant Beach is one of the hottest spots on Havelock Island, in Andaman and Nicobar, India. The Elephant Beach is a public beach with bright coral reefs that spans up to a depth of one metre. It is one of the most popular beaches out there that attracts a ton of visitors every year. The sandy white beaches and clear blue-green water make for an ideal location for a variety of water sports. The region also houses mesmerising diverse marine creatures. Sea walking, swimming, snorkelling, kayaking, and bird-watching are some of the fun activities that the Elephant Beach offers its tourists.

Interestingly, the beach got its name as the elephants were the main means of transportation back in the day, and tourists arrived in that exotic manner.

Although there are no elephants to be seen on the island today, elephants are sometimes brought here to visit by a forest officer.

How to get to the Elephant Beach?

Elephant Beach is located very close to Havelock Island, takes about twenty minutes by boat from the docks. To reach Havelock Island, you must first reach Port Blair and then take a ferry boat to Havelock since it does not have an airport. The journey from Port Blair to Havelock Island on the ferry takes about one and a half hours, measuring to seventy kilometers. The journey from here to the Elephant beaches is the bat of an eyelid by boat.

You could also have an amazing therapeutic walk to the beach instead of riding a boat. The path is covered with lush green trees adding to one’s soothing and holistic experience. One can also use a public bus, hire a bike or take an auto to get to the Beach from Havelock today.

Spending a day amidst the white sands and sparkly water

Scuba diving is one of the most sought after activities here, a chance to live and experience the world underwater. When one has had enough of water, there are other beaches around the Elephant Beach to explore such as Kalapather Beach, Radhanagar Brach and Govindnagar Beach.

As much as the beach offers to feed one’s soul, feeding the body could prove to be a task owing to the lack of proper restaurants on the beach. There are a few shacks few and far in between, and small stalls for refreshments and some light snacks. However, though restaurants on Havelock island has a plethora of food options to devour. Tour agencies usually provide packages to tourists.

The last ferry from the beach leaves at around 3:30 pm and the Elephant Beach completely shut down at four ‘o clock.  A carefully planned itinerary is essential to spend one whole afternoon to enjoy all the activities the beach has to offer.

When is the ideal time to visit the beach?

The Elephant Beach is blessed with tropical weather all year round. One can, as a result, drop by whenever in the mood for an exotic vacation by the sea. The ideal time to visit Elephant Beach, however, is sometime between November and February. During this time of the year, the sea remains absolutely calm and cool. To enjoy bright and sunny weather there, April and June are the months to visit.

Amenities available 

Hospitals are not available on the beach. However, first aid kits are available all over the beach. If travelling through an agency, they will provide any emergency care need. Since the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are within the Indian Union Territory, most Indian networks work just fine. However, there could be a few signal issues as the beach is relatively isolated. Resorts are available in Havelock Island, which is just twenty minutes away from the Elephant Beach.

The cost of the boat ride is dependent on various service providers and the season but usually ranges between rupees 750 to 1250 Indian Rupees. It is crucial to keep in mind that the Elephant Beach is not open throughout the day. It is only open for day trips from around 7 am in the morning, and shuts down entirely by 4 pm.

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