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Radhanagar Beach
Asia's best-rated beach of white sand
Why this weekend?
The day-by-day plan
- Late-morning arrival
- Long swim & sand walk
- Cafe lunch under the trees
- North reef snorkel
- Sunset at the point
- Dinner at Govind Nagar
Geography & terrain
Radhanagar Beach curves along the west shore of Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island), about 7 km of white sand and shallow blue water backed by tall rainforest, facing the open Andaman Sea — the island's most famous beach, reached by road from the jetty village.
History & culture
A long-sleeping village beach until the island opened to tourism, Radhanagar entered the world lists when Time named it one of the best beaches in Asia; the acclaim turned a quiet forest fringe into the Andamans' most photographed shoreline while the village grew its guesthouses and cafes behind it.
Where to stay
Budget
₹1,200–2,800/nightMid-range
₹2,800–6,000/nightComfort
₹6,000+/nightThings to do
The 7-km sand crescent
Sunset show
Rainforest fringe
North-end reef life
Night-sky beach walks
Eat & drink
- Grilled reef fish
- Coconut and seafood curries
- Tropical fresh fruit platters
Getting there
- Fly
- Veer Savarkar Airport (IXZ), Port Blair
- Train
- No rail — island chain served by ferries
- Road from Port Blair
- road + ferry hub for all islands
- Getting around
- Autos and scooters on the islands; ferries between them
Budget snapshot
- Total
- ₹3,500–9,500 (1 days)
- Per day · Stay
- ₹1,200–6,000/night
- Per day · Food
- ₹600–1,000
- Per day · Transport
- ₹800–1,200
- Per day · Activities
- ₹800–1,200
Month by month
Practical info
- Language: Hindi / Bengali / Tamil (multi-language islands) (English understood in tourist spots)
- Best window: Oct–Mar
- Connectivity: Patchy off the main islands — download offline maps
- UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops
Practical tips
- Go early morning or sunset — midday sun is fierce with no shade on the sand
- The west end has the best sunset; the north reef needs calm seas
- Sunset crowds peak on weekends — pick a weekday visit
Frequently asked questions
Seven kilometres of white sand, shallow lagoon water and a rainforest backdrop — repeatedly ranked among Asia's best beaches since Time named it in 2004.
The core area fills by afternoon; walking 10 minutes along the sand virtually empties the crowd.
Only at the north-end reef and only on calm days — Elephant Beach two beaches away is the dedicated snorkel spot.
Asia's best-rated beach of white sand
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