Radhanagar Beach, Swaraj Dweep | Top 100 Bikini Destinations
SWARAJ DWEEP, ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS / INDIA
A west-facing shore at
Radhanagar Beach.
Cross by ferry and make time for a long walk where the forest meets the sand.
Plan your beach day ↘TOP 100 BIKINI DESTINATIONS / ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS
Take the ferry.
Follow the forest edge.
Radhanagar Beach is a wide stretch of pale sand and trees on the west coast of Swaraj Dweep in the Andaman Islands.
Give the island its own day. Arrange your ferry and jetty transfer before setting aside the afternoon for the beach.
ON THE WORLD MAP
In India’s Andaman Islands.
Radhanagar Beach, Swaraj Dweep, Andaman & Nicobar Islands
01 / GETTING THERE
Start at IXZ.
Andaman ferry crossing
An interisland ferry in the Andaman Islands.
Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0 · Display cropGet around Swaraj Dweep
The jetty and the beach are on opposite sides of the island. Arrange the last leg by car or local vehicle and agree on a pickup point.
On the beach
Swim within the marked area during posted hours, subject to the conditions and staff directions. Check for closures locally. Beach status ↗
02 / BEACH ESSENTIALS
Know before you go.
A broad beach with a developed entrance and amenities set back from the sand.
01 / HOW TO GET THERE
From the jetty by road
Book a transfer from Swaraj Dweep jetty to the signed entrance. Agree on the fare and pickup time before walking to the beach.
Andaman Directorate of Shipping Services ↗02 / BEACH ACCESS
Entrance path and sand
Walk from the entrance toward the shoreline. The sand is soft. Ask the beach staff about ramps or an accessible route before traveling.
03 / THE SAND
Pale sand and a forest edge
The open sand can heat up during the day. Wear sandals and stay within the signed parts of the beach.
04 / FOOD & WATER
Bring drinking water
Check the entrance stalls for bottled water and snacks. Carry your own water and a backup snack for the time you spend away from the entrance.
05 / CHAIRS & UMBRELLAS
Check what is available at the entrance
Ask beach staff about chair and umbrella availability. Bring a hat, towel and sun protection.
06 / RESTROOMS & SHOWERS
Use the entrance facilities
Look for restrooms and changing facilities near the main approach. Verify opening hours, water and charges on arrival.
03 / THE BEACH
A day at Radhanagar Beach.
The forest meets the sand
Sand and trees at Radhanagar Beach.
Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0 · Display crop01 / MORNING
Check your return transfer
Confirm the pickup point before leaving the car.
02 / MIDMORNING
Walk the beach
Stay on the public shore and follow signs.
03 / MIDDAY
Check the bathing zone
Ask staff which area is open before swimming.
04 / AFTERNOON
Leave time for the return
Bring a dry layer and meet the driver at the agreed point.
Walk the sand and decide whether to swim after reading the beach signs. If rain or surf makes the beach impractical, stay near your base and check the next sailing.
NEARBY BEACHES
Four more shores.
Distances are straight-line estimates. Allow extra time for road or boat routes.
Elephant Beach
A northwest-coast shore reached by boat or an inland trail when open.
- Best for
- An organized separate excursion
- Facilities
- Boat and activity services vary with conditions
- Good to know
- Ask about marine and trail closures before departing.
Kala Patthar Beach
A southeast-facing shore with dark rock near the sand.
- Best for
- A shoreline walk
- Facilities
- Check local amenities and pickup before leaving the road
- Good to know
- Keep away from wet rocks and follow swimming signs.
Vijay Nagar Beach
An east-coast shore near the island’s resort road.
- Best for
- A walk near your accommodation
- Facilities
- Resort amenities along the road
- Good to know
- Ask about tide and beach access at your chosen entrance.
Ramnagar Beach
An eastern shore near Govind Nagar and the resort road.
- Best for
- A separate look at the east coast
- Facilities
- Nearby lodging and restaurants
- Good to know
- Ask locally which path gives public access.
Distances are straight-line from Radhanagar Beach. Facilities change by season, so check on the day.
04 / MUST-SEE PLACES
Three outings from Swaraj Dweep.
01 / WEST COAST
Elephant Beach
Ask island tourism staff about legal access and current sea and trail conditions.
Elephant Beach ↗02 / ISLAND JETTY
Govind Nagar waterfront
Leave time for a waterfront walk after checking your ferry. Stay outside the working dock.
Govind Nagar waterfront ↗03 / EAST COAST
Kala Patthar
Make time for a coastal walk and check signs before going near the water.
Kala Patthar ↗EXPLORE THE AREA
Radhanagar Beach and the surrounding coast.
Look for the approach road behind Radhanagar and the jetty on the east side of Swaraj Dweep.
Open the interactive map ↗BEYOND THE BEACH
Beyond the sand.
The ferry, jetty and inland road are part of the journey to the west coast.
Swaraj Dweep jetty
The jetty on Swaraj Dweep.
Photo: Joe tarafdar · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Display crop
Island mangroves
Mangrove at the water’s edge on Swaraj Dweep.
Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0 · Display crop
The island interior
The interior of Swaraj Dweep.
Photo: Kai Hendry · CC BY 2.0 · Display crop
Govind Nagar
A fish farming pond in Govind Nagar.
Photo: Harvinder Chandigarh · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Display crop05 / SIX HOTELS
Find your base.
CENTRAL PORT BLAIR
Hotel Unique
$ Budget · INR 2,999 plus GST for a deluxe room · checked 2026-11
An overnight near the mainland ferry gateway. The beach is on another island.
Hotel Unique official site ↗SOUTH PORT BLAIR
AT Villa
$ Budget · Published peak-season tariff INR 5,000–7,499 per room per night · checked 2026-11
A mainland option when allowing a buffer before a flight or ferry.
AT Villa official site ↗GOVIND NAGAR
SeaShell Havelock
$$ Mid-Range · From about INR 10,000 per night for the Andaman Chalet on the hotel’s own guide · checked 2026-11
An east-side base for a separate road trip to Radhanagar.
SeaShell Havelock official site ↗VIJAY NAGAR
Lemongrass Resort and Spa
$$ Mid-Range · From INR 5,000 plus GST per night · checked 2026-11
A resort on the east coast of Swaraj Dweep. Arrange a vehicle for the west coast.
Lemongrass Resort and Spa official site ↗BEACH NO. 5
Silver Sand Beach Resort
$$$ Upscale · From INR 11,900 per night in the resort’s published listing · checked 2026-11
An island resort with beachfront lodging. Check the road transfer to Radhanagar.
Silver Sand Beach Resort official site ↗RADHANAGAR VILLAGE
Barefoot at Havelock
$$$$ Luxury · From INR 13,500 per night in the resort’s published listing · checked 2026-11
Stay near the west-coast beach. Ask about transport to the jetty.
Barefoot at Havelock official site ↗
WHEN TO GO
Choose the day you want.
Check the India Meteorological Department’s island forecast for wind, rain and sea warnings. Ferry schedules can change with marine conditions. Climate normals ↗
06 / FOOD, LANGUAGE & LOCAL LIFE
From sand to table.
Andaman coconuts
Coconuts in the Andaman Islands.
Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0 · Display cropWhat to order
Ask about local fish preparations and coconut dishes. Bring water and check eating options before leaving the jetty area.
Local habits
Keep access paths clear and carry your litter back to the entrance. Ask before taking pictures of residents or fishing equipment.
A LITTLE HINDI AND ENGLISH
Useful on the beach and in town.
- Namaste
- Hello
- Dhanyavaad
- Thank you
- Paani
- Water
- Kitna
- How much
SIX RESTAURANTS
Where to eat.
DOLLYGUNJ, SRI VIJAYA PURAM
Hotel Sea Rock restaurant
$ Budget · INR 120–350 for selected items on the hotel’s menu · checked 2026-11
Use this as an option on the ferry gateway side of your trip. Confirm dining hours before traveling.
Hotel Sea Rock restaurant official site ↗VIJAY NAGAR
Mango Tree
$ Budget · INR 390–490 for selected prawn dishes · checked 2026-11
Check the restaurant’s seafood and vegetarian options.
Mango Tree official site ↗GOVIND NAGAR BEACH NO. 2
Sea Dragon Bar & Restaurant
$$ Mid-Range · About INR 199–449 for selected breakfast dishes and combinations, before applicable taxes · checked 2026-11
Check dining hours with the resort and arrange a vehicle back.
Sea Dragon Bar & Restaurant official site ↗SOUTH SRI VIJAYA PURAM
Aqua Lounge at AT Villa
$$ Mid-Range · INR 650–700 per person for the hotel’s published meal supplements · checked 2026-11
Ask Aqua Lounge whether a meal supplement can be booked by visitors or only as part of a stay.
Aqua Lounge at AT Villa official site ↗GOVIND NAGAR INLAND
Outback Havelock Café
$$$ Upscale · Published selections INR 150–450 · checked 2026-11
The café posts its menu. Ask which dishes and seating times are available on your date.
Outback Havelock Café official site ↗RADHANAGAR RESORT PRECINCT
Shoreline
$$$$ Luxury · INR 1,395 for grilled ocean prawns on the published menu · checked 2026-11
Ask the Taj about dinner reservations and day visitor access.
Shoreline official site ↗ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS AFTER DARK
Three bars.
SeaShell dining and bar
Confirm drink service and make plans for the ride back. SeaShell dining and bar ↗
Sea Dragon Bar
Check the bar’s operating hours and current drink list. Sea Dragon Bar ↗
Arrange a vehicle back from Radhanagar before sunset if you stay on the other side of the island. For a morning flight, check the ferry timing before choosing where to sleep.
SWARAJ DWEEP EVENT CALENDAR & MONEY
Plan around the celebrations.
Island Tourism Festival
The administration scheduled the 2026 festival for December 27–31, with programs across the islands. Check the Directorate of Art and Culture for venues and access.
Island Tourism Festival official site ↗Island Food Festival
The tourism office scheduled the 2026 edition for April 17–19 at the ITF Ground in Sri Vijaya Puram. Check the office calendar for the next edition.
Island Food Festival ↗Currency / Indian rupee
India uses the rupee (INR, ₹). Carry small notes for local transport and ask your hotel about ATM access and card payments.
Reserve Bank of India ↗07 / WHAT TO WEAR
Pack for the beach and the road.
BEACH KIT
Swim.
Walk.
Stay out.
On the sand
Wear the Radhanagar Lotus one-piece swimsuit with a sun shirt and a brimmed hat.
From the beach to town
Bring sandals for the path and a dry bag for the ferry.
In town
Change into a dry shirt and loose pants for dinner.
BEFORE YOU LEAVE
Good to know.
Which airport should I use?
Fly to Veer Savarkar International Airport (IXZ) and book a separate ferry to Swaraj Dweep.
Is it good for swimming?
Follow the current conditions, hours and designated swimming area posted at the beach.
Is the beach step-free?
Confirm current facilities with beach staff. The final approach to the shoreline is over sand.
What documents should I carry?
Carry the ID used for your ferry booking. International visitors should confirm visa and any restricted-area permit requirements with the authorities before travel.
Can I stay for sunset?
Confirm the beach closing time and your return vehicle first. Do not plan a late beach visit around an unconfirmed ferry.
FOG & FOUNDRY / SWIM
Pink lotus on a one-piece
A pink lotus print on a one-piece swimsuit.
Explore the Radhanagar Lotus one-piece ↗
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