Elephant Beach in Andaman Islands

Elephant Beach is one of the key attractions located on Havelock Island, in Andaman and Nicobar. It takes around twenty minutes to get to the beach on a ferry, and the sight of the beach alone is enough to make you fall in love with this place. The beauty of the clean shores, unaffected by man-made pollution.This beach is another ideal site for snorkeling. It has a rich coral reef formation and amazing underwater marine life. One can reach Elephant beach by small cruise boat from Havelock Jetty in about 40 minutes. By road one can go up to the Forest Camp which is 8 Kms from the Jetty towards Radhanagar side and from there by walk to the Elephant beach which will take another 40 minutes. Private ferry operators organize tours to Elephant beach from Havelock.

Elephant Beach is very famous for the bright coral reefs that one can find at a depth that is as shallow as just one meter. This might sound too good to be true, but its one of the things that drives tourists to visit this place during their trip to Andaman, and never makes it lose its charm.Elephant Beach is a public beach and anyone can access it. However, the beach Does not stay open for the whole day so you must plan your visit during the first half of the day, to get as much time as possible on these beautiful sandy shores and enjoy all the activities and things that the beach has to offer.

Some of the most popular attractions around the beach include swimming, fishing, kayaking and an array of other super exciting water sports that are famous in Andaman. You can also explore the famous underwater world of the Andaman Islands on the Elephant Beach, and see some of the most exciting marine life, like the famous coral reefs, turtles, sea anemones, as well as many other types of colorful fish.

There are also quite a few refreshment places in and around the beach, where one can grab some snacks, or enjoy a proper delicious fresh seafood meal made from the catch of the day. If you choose to visit with a travel or tour agency, then they arrange the meals along with the package. Visiting the Elephant Beach is ideal for all kinds of people, whether you are traveling with a group of friends, with your family or even your special someone. There are enough activities to keep you occupied the entire day. Children will enjoy splashing in the waves and trying out various water sports, while the adults can just lay back on the beach and enjoy the pleasant climate, as well as some refreshments. Make sure not to miss out on the scuba diving, as it is the most popular activity around the beach, and can be done by all age groups.