The best beaches in Andaman run from the white sand of Radhanagar on Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) to the black volcanic shore of Kala Pathar and the quiet coves of Neil (Shaheed Dweep). Below we rank the top 25 for 2026, then map every beach island by island so you can build a real itinerary. If you only have time for the headline names, start with Radhanagar, Elephant, Kala Pathar, Corbyn’s Cove and Laxmanpur — they cover swimming, snorkelling, sunrises and sunsets between them. The rest of this guide covers all 25, each with what it is famous for, when to go and how to reach it, so you can match the right beach to swimming, water sports, sunsets or seclusion.
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Top 5 Best Beaches in Andaman (Ranked, 2026)
These five are the consensus headliners across Andaman, ranked on what travellers actually decide on — water clarity, swimming safety, crowds and access.
- Radhanagar Beach (Havelock / Swaraj Dweep) — best overall. A kilometre of powder-white sand backed by forest, calm enough for long swims at the right tide and famous for its sunsets. Time magazine named it Asia’s best beach in 2004, and it remains the beach most visitors build their trip around.
- Elephant Beach (Havelock / Swaraj Dweep) — best for water sports & snorkelling. Shallow, coral-fringed water and the island’s main snorkelling and sea-walk hub. It is reached by a 20–30 minute boat ride from Havelock jetty or a 2.5 km forest trek; boats stop running around noon and are usually pre-booked a day ahead.
- Kala Pathar Beach (Havelock / Swaraj Dweep) — best for a quiet escape. Named for the dark rocks along its shore and far less crowded than Radhanagar — better for sunbathing, long walks and photographs than for swimming.
- Corbyn’s Cove Beach (Port Blair) — best for arrival day. The closest swim-and-water-sports beach to Port Blair, about 7 km (a 15-minute drive) from town. Coconut-lined and easy to reach the day you land, before you head out to the islands.
- Laxmanpur Beach (Neil / Shaheed Dweep) — best for sunsets & seclusion. A long, shallow, low-tide beach known for natural rock formations and the archipelago’s best sunset viewpoint — quieter than the Havelock headliners.
Honourable mentions: Bharatpur and Vijaynagar (Neil) for easy swimming, Wandoor as the gateway to Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, Sitapur for sunrises, and the Diglipur and Long Island beaches for true seclusion. All 25 are mapped by island below.
Best Beaches in Andaman — Quick Comparison
A fast way to match a beach to what you want from the day. All five rank best November–April, when seas are calm and skies clear.
| Beach | Island | Best for | Famous for | Best season |
| Radhanagar | Havelock | Swimming & sunsets | Time 2004 ‘Asia’s best beach’ | Nov–Apr |
| Elephant | Havelock | Water sports & snorkelling | Coral reefs, sea walking | Nov–Apr |
| Kala Pathar | Havelock | Quiet walks & photos | Dark-rock shoreline | Nov–Apr |
| Corbyn’s Cove | Port Blair | Arrival-day swim | Closest beach to Port Blair (~7 km) | Nov–Apr |
| Laxmanpur | Neil | Sunsets & seclusion | Rock formations, sunset point | Nov–Apr |
| Bharatpur | Neil | Families & easy swimming | Shallow lagoon, glass-bottom boats | Nov–Apr |
| Vijaynagar | Havelock | Calm swimming | Quiet, shallow water | Nov–Apr |
| Wandoor | Port Blair | Marine-park day trip | Gateway to MG Marine NP | Nov–Apr |
All 25 Beaches in Andaman & Nicobar, Island by Island
Here is every beach in the guide, grouped by island so you can plan a route. Each entry shows what it is famous for; the marquee beaches also carry a best-time-to-visit note.
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Beaches in Port Blair
- Corbyn’s Cove — Famous for Seakart rides, scuba diving, boating, sunbathing, swimming and surfing. The closest beach to Port Blair (around a 15-minute drive), coconut-lined and good for a first or last swim.
Come between November and April. At about 7 km from town it is the easiest beach to slot into your arrival or departure day.
- Wandoor Beach — Famous for glass-bottom boating and guided scuba diving. The gateway to Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, with boat trips to the coral islands beyond.
November to April brings the calmest sea and the clearest skies. Avoid the late-May to September monsoon, when swimming is often unsafe and water sports may be suspended.
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Beaches in Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)
- Radhanagar Beach — Famous for snorkelling, game fishing, swimming and scuba diving. The headline beach of the islands — white sand, calm water and the sunset most travellers come for.
Visit between November and April for the calmest sea and clearest skies, and time your arrival for late afternoon to catch the sunset.
- Elephant Beach — Famous for marine biodiversity, coral reefs and snorkelling. Havelock’s water-sports hub — snorkelling, sea walking and jet skiing over shallow coral, reached by a 20–30 minute boat ride or a 2.5 km trek.
Go between November and April, and start early. Boats from Havelock jetty stop around noon, so visit in the morning and pre-book a day ahead.
- Vijaynagar Beach — Famous for swimming, boating and photography. A calm, shallow stretch that is one of the safer beaches for a relaxed swim.
Plan for November to April, when the sea is calm and the skies stay clear. Through the late-May to September monsoon swimming is often unsafe and water sports may be suspended.
- Kala Pathar Beach — Famous for relaxing in hammocks, sunbathing and quiet surroundings. Named for the dark rocks along the shore; far less crowded than Radhanagar.
The window to aim for is November to April, with calm seas and clear skies. During the late-May to September monsoon, swimming is often unsafe and water sports may be suspended.
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Beaches in Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)
- Laxmanpur Beach — Famous for swimming and snorkelling. A long, shallow low-tide beach with natural rock formations and the best sunset viewpoint on Neil.
November to April is the sweet spot, with calm seas and clear skies. Skip the late-May to September monsoon, when swimming is often unsafe and water sports may be suspended.
- Sitapur Beach — Famous for its karst-rock topography. Neil’s sunrise beach, at the island’s eastern tip.
- Bharatpur Beach — Famous for spotting marine life and corals from glass-bottom boats. A shallow lagoon that suits families and weaker swimmers, with water sports on the calm side.
Come November to April for calm seas and clear skies. The late-May to September monsoon makes swimming unsafe and water sports may be suspended.
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Beaches in Baratang
- Baludera Beach — Famous for quiet picnics by the sea. An undeveloped, low-key beach on the way to Baratang’s limestone caves.
- Merk Bay Beach — Famous for bathing, snorkelling, bird watching and dolphin spotting. A white-sand day-trip beach reached by boat from Baratang.
Beaches in Diglipur
- Kalipur Beach — Famous for sea-turtle nesting and the trek to Saddle Peak. About 8 km from Aerial Bay; four turtle species nest here, mainly December–January.
- Pathi Level Beach — Famous for the nearby Chalis Ek and Alfred limestone caves. A remote northern beach paired with Diglipur’s cave excursions.
Beaches in Long Island
- Lalaji Bay Beach — Famous for dolphin spotting, sunbathing, boating and sea-facing eco huts. A secluded white-sand bay reached by boat or a short trek — one of the quietest beaches in the islands.
Beaches in Rangat Island
- Aam Kunj Beach — Famous for turtle spotting and swimming at low tide. A landscaped beach park midway along the Andaman Trunk Road.
- Raman Bageecha Beach — Famous for white sand meeting turquoise water. A quiet Rangat beach popular for short stops and photographs.
Beaches in Mayabunder
- Avis Island Beach — Famous for coral reefs and sunset views. A small, palm-fringed island beach visited on a day permit from Mayabunder.
- Karmatang Beach — Famous for sunset views, beach huts and coastal forest. A turtle-nesting beach with a small park, on the quieter northern coast.
Beaches in Little Andaman
- Butler Bay Beach — Famous for swimming, surfing, kayaking, trekking and elephant rides. Little Andaman’s signature beach and the islands’ best-known surf spot.
Beaches in Ross Island & the South
- Sandbar Between Ross & Smith Islands — Famous for snorkelling, swimming and walking between two islands. A natural sandbar links the twin islands at low tide; access needs a forest permit (₹50 for Indians / ₹500 for foreign nationals) from the Diglipur Forest Office, open 6am–2pm except Sunday.
- Chidiyatapu Beach — Famous for bird watching. A forest-backed sunset beach near the southern tip of South Andaman.
- Govind Nagar Beach — Famous for coral watching, snorkelling and scuba diving. A clean, accessible beach on Havelock’s main road, good for an easy swim.
- Red Skin Island Beach — Famous for sunsets, trekking and swimming. A coral-rich island in Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, reached by boat from Wandoor.
- Little Andaman Beach — Famous for boat rides, coral viewing, elephant safaris and snorkelling. The broad main shoreline of Little Andaman, beyond Butler Bay.
- Munda Pahad Beach — Famous for outdoor activities and quiet natural surroundings. A peaceful beach near Chidiyatapu, good for walks away from the crowds.
Best Beaches in Andaman for Swimming, Water Sports, Couples & Seclusion
Best beach for swimming
For swimming, Radhanagar and Vijaynagar are the safest bets — wide, shallow and relatively current-free at the right tide. Bharatpur’s shallow lagoon suits families and weaker swimmers. Always check the daily tide and any lifeguard or flag advisory before you enter, and avoid swimming during the monsoon, when seas turn rough.
Best beach for water sports & snorkelling
Elephant Beach is the water-sports hub — snorkelling, sea walking and jet skiing over shallow coral, reached by boat or trek from Havelock. Corbyn’s Cove near Port Blair offers jet skiing and speed boating on arrival day, and Wandoor’s glass-bottom boats reach the corals of Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park.
Best beach for couples & a romantic getaway
Couples gravitate to Laxmanpur and Sitapur on Neil for sunrise and sunset seclusion, and to Kala Pathar on Havelock for quiet evening walks away from the Radhanagar crowds. These pair naturally with a Havelock–Neil two-island stay — the same route most of our Andaman beach honeymoon packages are built around.
Most secluded beaches
For true seclusion, head north to the Diglipur beaches (Kalipur, and the Ross & Smith twin islands) and Long Island’s Lalaji Bay — long boat or road access keeps the crowds away. Remember that the Ross & Smith sandbar needs a forest permit from the Diglipur Forest Office before you go.
How to Plan a Beach-Hopping Trip Across Andaman (Step by Step)
Step 1: Fly into Port Blair. Veer Savarkar International Airport is the single gateway. Spend the first afternoon at Corbyn’s Cove, about 7 km from town, to ease in.
Step 2: Take the ferry to Havelock (Swaraj Dweep). Government and private catamaran ferries run from Port Blair to Havelock in roughly 1.5–2 hours. Base yourself here for Radhanagar, Elephant and Kala Pathar.
Step 3: Book Elephant Beach in the morning. Boats from Havelock jetty stop around noon and are usually pre-booked a day ahead, so do snorkelling and sea walking early in the day.
Step 4: Hop across to Neil (Shaheed Dweep). A short ferry links Havelock and Neil. Two nights covers Laxmanpur’s sunsets, Bharatpur’s easy swimming and Sitapur’s sunrise.
Step 5: Add the north only if you have time. Diglipur, Long Island and Little Andaman reward travellers with 8+ days and need extra ferries or road travel — plan the Ross & Smith forest permit in advance.
Step 6: Travel between November and April. Book ferries early in this window, when seas are calm; the late-May to September monsoon brings rough water and frequent water-sports suspensions.
Planning Your Andaman Beach Trip
If you only remember five, make them Radhanagar, Elephant, Kala Pathar, Corbyn’s Cove and Laxmanpur — but the real reward of Andaman is stringing several together across Havelock, Neil and Port Blair. When you are ready to turn this list into a route, browse our Andaman beach tour packages to build a beach-focused trip, or read our wider Andaman travel guide for ferries, islands and the best time to go.
Frequently Asked Questions About Best Beaches in Andaman
The Andaman & Nicobar Islands have dozens of beaches across more than 30 inhabited islands, but only a handful are easily visited. This guide ranks and maps the 25 best beaches for travellers, concentrated around Port Blair, Havelock (Swaraj Dweep), Neil (Shaheed Dweep) and the northern islands of Diglipur and Long Island.
Radhanagar Beach on Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) is widely regarded as the best beach in Andaman for its white sand, calm water and sunsets — Time magazine named it Asia's best beach in 2004. Elephant Beach follows for water sports and Kala Pathar for a quiet escape. The full ranked top 5 and a comparison table are above.
Radhanagar and Vijaynagar are the safest for swimming — wide, shallow and relatively current-free at the right tide — while Bharatpur's shallow lagoon suits families. Always check the daily tide and flag advisory before entering, and avoid swimming during the monsoon, when seas are rough.
Radhanagar is on Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep), about 11–12 km from the Havelock jetty — roughly a 20-minute taxi or auto ride. Reach Havelock first by ferry from Port Blair (about 1.5–2 hours), then drive across to the beach. Aim to arrive before sunset.
Laxmanpur and Sitapur on Neil (Shaheed Dweep) and Kala Pathar on Havelock are the most romantic — quiet, scenic and ideal for sunrise and sunset, away from the busier Radhanagar crowds. They pair naturally with a Havelock–Neil two-island honeymoon itinerary.
November to April is the best time for Andaman's beaches — calm seas, clear skies and reliable water sports. The late-May to September monsoon brings rough seas and frequent water-sports and ferry suspensions, so it is the weakest window for beach time.
For seclusion, head to Long Island's Lalaji Bay and the Diglipur beaches — Kalipur and the Ross & Smith twin islands — in the far north. Long boat or road access keeps the crowds away; the Ross & Smith sandbar needs a forest permit from the Diglipur Forest Office.
Many are, at the right tide — Radhanagar, Vijaynagar and Bharatpur are calm and shallow. But conditions change by tide and season, so follow local lifeguard or flag advisories, swim within marked areas, and stay out of the water during the monsoon months when currents are strong.
Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) has the strongest line-up — Radhanagar, Elephant and Kala Pathar — followed by Neil (Shaheed Dweep) for Laxmanpur and Bharatpur. Port Blair's Corbyn's Cove is the most convenient for arrival day, while Diglipur and Long Island reward travellers chasing quiet beaches.
Indian nationals do not need a permit for the main Andaman beaches. A few protected spots have local rules — the Ross & Smith twin islands near Diglipur need a forest permit (₹50 for Indians / ₹500 for foreign nationals), and marine-park beaches like Wandoor and Red Skin involve boat-trip entry. Foreign nationals should check current entry rules before travel.
