Radhanagar Beach
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Boating Charges & Timings : Adults : INR 500
Children : INR 100 (0-2yr)
Timings: 6:20 AM - 2:00 PM
Beach Timings : 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Visiting during the daytime is the best. Make sure to come out before 5:30 PM as it begins to get really dark around 4:30 PM
Best time to visit : Avoid the rainy season. Visit either between March to May or September to February
Location : Baratang state in Port Blair
Facilities :
- Changing rooms available for both males and females
- Locker facilities available for a day on payment of INR 10 per day per locker
- Tour guide
- Paid showers available at the cost of INR 10 per head
General Trivia :
- Awarded as the seventh-best beach in the world
- Recognised as the best beach in Asia by Times magazine
- Also known as Beach number 7 in Port Blair
- The beach is a Blue Flag Certificate recipient from the United Nations Environment Programme
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"Pristine White Sand Shores"
Radhanagar Beach, Andaman Overview
Awarded with the title of 'Asia's Best Beach' by the TIMES magazine in 2004, Radhanagar Beach in Havelock Island with its turquoise blue waters and powdery white sands lives up to the moniker. Its vast shores of endless white grains stretch across 2 kilometres, making it a prime attraction of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Food stalls and vendors can be seen on the fringes of the shore, keeping travellers refreshed with the provision of fresh and delicious seafood as well as beverages. You can also book beach beds, parasols, and umbrellas while they spend hours merely lounging at this exquisite wonderland. Radhanagar Beach Andaman is just adjacent to Elephant beach, so you may find mahouts taking out their elephants for a joyride to the tourists. The beach is also secure with patrolling lifeguards ready for rescue.
Must Know Before You Visit Radhanagar Beach
Things to Note :
- Carry a map and torch if you opt for rented scooters.
- Disembark from the beach before it gets dark as the street lighting is not proper on the way.
- Children should not swim beyond the 10-metre radius
- Always stay within the set limits of water - radius of 50 metres on both sides
- A few small vendors and local cafes do not accept credit cards. Carry some cash with you
- There is no lighting on the beach. Pack your own light as it can get dark suddenly at any point
Must Witness : Sunrise and sunset through the cover of palm trees. The sun usually sets around 5:30 PM. Make sure to disembark as soon as possible as it gets very dark after this hour.
Must Try : Seafood Vendors and beverage stalls dotting the coastline are a must-try. The freshwater fish is tender and seasoned to perfection. These simple treats are local delicacies that are worth giving a shot.
Radhanagar Beach Highlights
1. Scuba diving and Snorkelling
Approximate Cost- Starting from 3200 per head for each activity
2. Birdwatching
3. Sea walking
Charges - Starting from INR 3200 per head. Duration can vary across service providers. One must make necessary medical disclosures too.
4. Parasailing
Charges - Starting from INR 3000 per head.
5. Swimming
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How To Reach Radhanagar Beach
- Hire an Auto-rickshaw - three-wheelers flock near the jetty and can take you to Radhanagar beach within 15 minutes
- Two-wheelers available at the jetty – This is the best option for the bachelors or small families as it is very economical.
- Hired cabs - This is the most popular way to reach the beach from the jetty as it is comfortable. It takes around 18 minutes to reach when there is less traffic.
- Shared jeeps for a round trip from the jetty to Radhanagar beach. One can find a bunch easily available outside the jetty. These are faster than local buses too!
- Local buses - starting from the jetty, one can either opt for a government-owned AC bus or a non-AC bus.
The first bus from the jetty starts at 6:20 AM and reaches its destination around 7:15 AM. After this, every hour a bus leaves for Radha Nagar beach. The last bus departs at 5:15 PM
Cost
Government AC buses -INR 45 per head
Government non-AC bus - INR 30 per head
- Helicopter service - pre-booking required from a travel agency. The point of embarking is shared by the travel guide.
- Luxury catamaran - Depends hugely on the weather and availability. Pre Booking is highly suggested.
Sometimes an advance booking for a trip to Radha Nagar can be really costly. The better option is to reach the destination and bargain to suit your convenience and budget.
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