The island with beautiful white sandy beaches, rich coral reefs and lush green forest is no less than a paradise and is the most popular of the Andaman islands. You can reach the Havelock Island from Port Blair By Government Operated Ferries and Private Cruises. You can stay in resorts or in camping sites which you can reserve through the Tourist Information Center in the Directorate of Tourism at Port Blair. Havelock Island has become a destination for honeymooners. The island has a lot of resorts by the beach to cater to the tourist, one of the most famous being the Symphony Palms Beach Resort located at Govindnagar Beach, Sea Shell Resort and Munjoh Ocean resort. You will find many diving sites for scuba diving, the endemic birds in the islands make it a paradise for bird-watchers and watching the elephants working in the forest and bathing and swimming in the nearby sea is a special attraction.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a popular spot for scuba diving among tourists. Most popular island among all the islands for the dives however, is Havelock Beach.

Built by the colonial British in 1896 to accomodate Indian prisoners, the Cellular Jail stands as a dark reminder of the British rule in India. Escape from this facility was impossible, due to its seperation from mainland and strict vigilance of British soldiers. Today, the Cellular Jail serves as a museum and depicts the Indian Freedom Struggle in all of its brutality. The jail had seven large wings in the original construction blueprint, with an alarm bell in the central to raise alert. But two wings were demolished after India achieved Independence. Today it is considered as a National Memorial with tourists coming in from all over the world to visit this gargantuan jail. The jail houses numerous galleries with pictures of famous figures of the Indian Freedom struggle. Several life size models of jailers torturing the inmates represent the hardships of an inmate's life. The entry fee is Rs.30 per head with extra charges for camera. The Light and Sound show, which is regularly hosted at evenings, is well known.

If you are visiting Andamans then snorkeling at Elephant beach must be one of the top things on your list. You can reach Elephant beach by small cruise boat from Havelock Island in about 40 minutes. You can also take road and once you reach Forest Camp (8 km from Havelock Jetty) you will have to walk for around 40 minutes to reach Elephant beach. Upon reaching the destination the boat representatives will help you to start your water activities after giving you some tips about how the snorkel equipment is used. The destination offers beautiful white sand beach along with an amazing coral reef which starts at a depth less than a meter and everyone from age 7-70 can explore this underwater beauty. Expert divers will be with you all the time to make sure you are comfortable. After completing the experience you may spend some time on the beach and then board back the boat to the Havelock dock.

Defined by its clear beaches and beatiful underwater corals, the Jolly Buot Island is a joy to visit. Virtually untouched by man, this island has no inhabitants. Tourists are supposed to carry their required items. Since this is a No Plastic Zone, visitors are prohibhited from carring any plastic items. The ferry ships reach and depart Jolly Buoy Island together. The waters of the beach are crystal clear, providing good visibility of the depths to the naked eye. The sand is golden in colour and the contrast of it the deep blue water makes up an exquisite image. Scuba Diving and Snorkelling are immensely popular here due to extoic species of fish and corals. The glass-bottom boat rides are also popular for people who want to view the corals without geting into the water. The Island is covered with thick forest cover, majority of which is virgin and unexplored. Note that the Jolly Buoy Island is not open for tourists for throughout the year.

Going for an underwater tour inside the reef, seeing fishes passing by without getting interrupted, walking between corals, and discovering the rich sea life underwater in the crystal clear blue water of the lagoon, sounds awesome? You can experience sea walk in North Bay Island where you can reach by a boat from Andaman Water sports complex. You do not need to know swimming to do sea walk. You will be provided an apparatus just like a transparent helmet which will save you from water pressure and you will also get to see the beautiful life around. You will breath normally inside that helmet and the oxygen will provided from a cylinder that you will carry with yourself. You will feel out of the world while walking inside the water. Experts divers will be with you for your safety and you can also ask them to click your pictures.

Ross Island is 15 minutes ferry ride away from Port Blair. This beautiful and peaceful island is full of historic structures and attracts huge number of tourists and historians which at the first sight seems like a abandoned place. You will be mesmerized by the scenic beauty and greeted by deer and peacocks and rabbits. The food here regional influence and hence a must try. You can see remnants of an opulent past in the ruins of the church, swimming pool and the chief commissioner's residence with its huge gardens and grand ballrooms which were home to Britishers for 80 years. And now Indian Navy manage a cemetery and a small museum. You can enjoy a quaint walk and some quality time with your loved ones. If you want to enjoy more time on this island than usually planned by the ferry drivers, ask them to pick you up while going back to Port Blair from North Bay Island.

Jet Skiing is the world's ultimate water sports machine. Every child and adult dreams of riding a jet ski and we are proud to bring you the experience in the water of Andaman Islands. It is the most popular activity in Port Blair. You can enjoy the water sports adventure while riding through the waves in Bay of Bengal. You do not need training for jet skiing and you will find many experienced operators offering you the ride. The pilots of the Jet Skie are thoroughly experienced, very friendly and helpful and the utmost care is taken regarding the safety of the tourists by the way of providing life jackets. They will take care of your safety and will ensure that you have fun.

One of the most visited beaches in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the Elephant Beach is beautiful stretch of golden sand that meets with the turquoise blue waters on the Havelock Island. To reach here, you either take a ferry from the Havelock Docks or you can trek through the forest, both providing a unique sense of excitement. Elephant Beach is adorned with fallen tree trunks, and mangrove forests. There are many activities one can enjoy on the beach including snorkelling, kayaking and the most sought after sea walking. Just plunge to the depths of the ocean and experience underwater marine life in all its glory. Many exotic species of fishes and coral reefs reside here. The glass bottom boat rides are also a popular way of viewing the coral reefs. Or you can just laze around on the beach, admiring the landscape before you. Sunrises and sunsets can be viewed from this beach. This is a destination that must be necessarily visited or one may miss out on one of the finest beaches in the world.

The six person people mover caters for all ages, ideal for whole family enjoyment - 30 minutes on the banana is must do entertainment - you have to be gentle or hang on tight for the ride of your life. Banana boat rides are safe and monitored by an experienced and professional staff. You'll get supply life jackets that comfortably fit kids as well. The tube boat in the shape of a banana that has a capacity of 6 people and is tied to a driver powered boat to gain rush. During the ride, the driver tries to flip it a little by taking sharp turns to make it more thrilling and exciting. You will be provided the life jackets and monitored by skilled and experienced drivers to make your ride safe.

Wandoor beach is one of the best beaches in Port Blair. It takes a 40-50 min ride by a bus or a car to reach there from Port Blair. The beach offer soothing ambiance to chill and spend quality time and thus is one of major attraction in Andamans. And if are more into adventures then a short trek in the morning to the natural caves here is just the thing for you. You can get a bus every hour to reach there but if you are planning to visit Jolly buoy or Red Skin then make sure to reach the beach before 9 am as all the boats leave Wandoor by 9 am. The beach is ideal for swimming and coral sighting. There are benches for visitor to sit back relaxing, and changing rooms for the convenience. You can also visit Mahatma Gandhi National Marine Park which is actually a museum.

You can reach the Havelock Island from Port Blair By Government Operated Ferries and Private Cruises. You can stay in resorts or in camping sites which you can reserve through the Tourist Information Center in the Directorate of Tourism at Port Blair. Parasailing is an amazing casual activity to do here which takes you far away from the coast to the beautiful view of the calm waters and the horizon. Parasailing is an entertaining activity which is perfect blend of water and air borne adventure. You will be towed behind a boat, while attached to a canopy and as the boat accelerates across in the water, it will lift you high in the air and you will fly like a kite. Here the driver of the boat is the only controller and you can even ask him to throw you into water and again pick you up to the heights for more adventure. Note: This activity is temporarily closed. Please try other activities like the banana ride, Jet Ski, Scuba diving, Snorkeling, Underwater walk till this activity reopen again.

The white sand beach and the blue green water at the Elephant beach is enticing for almost every traveller. The boat ride to Elephant beach passing through the light house is amazing. While Andamans is full for exploring the beaches and mini landmasses and get yourself entertained by doing various water adventures the speed boat ride in the Havelock Island is one of the must try adventure. It is also a quick way to cover different areas across the beautiful islands of Andaman while remain inside the safety of speed boat. You can hire your own speed boat and you can also share it with someone. If you reach the location before 3 pm you can check out the crocodile cave in high speed boats, which is a thrilling experience. Do not miss the Andamans Dolphin boat ride, it is a speed boat with glass bottom and the lower portion permits you to see the majestic sea life. Check the weather forecast before hand and go for the ride if the water is calm.

A seaplane is a powered fixed-wing aircraft which is capable of landing and taking off on water. The seaplane flies between Port Blair and Havelock Islands. It takes approximately 20 minutes to reach Havelock Island. The first seaplane was launched in January 2011 ,in Andaman and Nicobar Islands ,India. The capacity of sea plane of 9 passengers and 5kg of baggage per person can be carried. So if you are traveling by sea plane, keep in mind that the tickets are non refundable and have to be booked in advance. Have a great sea plane ride because there are some things which must be experienced in a life time.

The Mount Harriet is in Port Blair. There are several trekking routes, one being through the evergreen forests from Bamboo flat to mount Harriet. It is the highest peak in the south Andaman archipelago, named after Harriet Tytler, the second wife of Robert Tytler, who was a British soldier, naturalist and photographer. Mount Harriet is at a distance of 55 km by road and 15 km by ferry from Port Blair. The greenery is so at its peak that you find yourself covered by forests all around. The different kind of birds amaze your eyes. Port Blair city, Ross Island, Havelock Island can be seen from the top of the peak which gives you a never forgetting image. One amazing fact about mount Harriet is that the image behind the INR 20 note is taken from here. The flora and fauna, nature, greenery are worth your time and money. Jeeps and taxis are available to take the tourists all the way to the top to Mount Harriet.

Considered as one of Asia's best beaches, Radhanagar beach is an epitome of natural beauty and magnificence. This beautiful stretch of sand is located on the Havelock Island, which is a short ferry away from Port Blair. The blue and turquoise waters and the golden sand make up for a fine contrast. Presently, it is the '7th best beach in the world.' The lush forest cover and the tall pine trees provide a perfect backdrop for the beach. The Radhangar Beach reaches the peak of its natural grandeur at sunrises and sunsets, providing picture-perfect views to the tourists. Adventure sports can be enjoyed here, with scuba diving and parasailing being the most popular choices. Or you can just laze around on beach beds, admiring the landscape while enjoying the sea breeze. Some of the best seafood and coconut water is available on the premises of this beach. This is a must-visit destination for all the people in the world.

The Anthropological Museum in Port Blair is a history enthusiast's delight. One of the best and well maintained museums in India, this facility delves into the histories, cultures and traditions of the local tribes of Andaman and Nicobar islands. This museum depicts the life of the original communities which inhabited these islands. The Anthropological Museum has several artifacts and exhibits on display. Some of these date back several hundreds or thousands of years. An ancient Jarawa chest guard is a popular artifact. Much of the information provided here is not available in the rest of the world.The Museum also has a well equipped library, containing numerous books which shed light on the culture and traditions of the past. You can spend your entire day here, admiring the customs of the Paleolithic people. It's a must visit destination.