Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island)

Swaraj Dweep, formerly Havelock Island, is the largest island in Ritchie's Archipelago in the Andaman Islands, located northeast of Port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Renowned for its white-sand beaches, turquoise waters and coral reefs, it is a major tourism hub. The island is known for Radhanagar Beach, Elephant Beach and Kalapathar Beach, and offers scuba diving, snorkeling and eco-tourism within a laid-back coastal setting.

Visitors can expect a tropical island with white sandy beaches, clear turquoise waters, coral reefs and dense coastal vegetation. The island is accessed by ferry from Port Blair and explored via roads connecting villages like Govind Nagar and Vijaynagar. Key areas include Radhanagar Beach on the west coast, Kalapathar Beach in the east, and Elephant Beach accessible by boat or trek. Facilities include resorts, dive centres, restaurants and a jetty. Activities centre on beach leisure, swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving.