Andaman Sojourn : Havelock, Finally !!

Day 5. Leave the best for the last they said. And we most kindly obliged. It was time for the Havelock Islands. An early morning ferry was to ship us to Havelock and we almost didn’t oblige. We made it to the jetty just in time, and set off on the last leg of what had been a monumental tour thus far.

Isn't it BEA-utiful !!!

A two and a half hour journey it was, luckily it was through some picturesque sceneries. Numerous Islets, calm waters, flying fish, visit to the Captain’s station and a few games of cards later, we reached the Havelock Jetty. It at first looked like a normal fishing village, with a few small boats and numerous small shops dotting the shoreline. But we were in for a pleasant surprise. Well that’s an understatement.

We were headed for the RadhaNagar beach, which according to locals was rated the 5^th best beach in the world. Not sure which survey they were talking about, but I wouldn’t be surprised If that were to be true. This beach was hands down the most gorgeous and tranquil place I had been to. Dharamshala might give it stiff competition, but Radhanagar Beach it was in the now. It is a sandy beach , with crystal clear water, waves lapping over each other , seducing you into its arms. Not many can resist the temptation and you willingly surrender to its charms.

Taking a walk along the stretch of the beach, with sun beating down, the waves kissing your feet was always one of my dreams. I was living it here which was immensely satisfying. After nearly 3 hours in the water, we made our way to another small beach, an unnamed one. Though It wasn’t as scenic as Radhanagar, but it was beautiful alright. This beach was the ideal place for a couple seeking complete solitude.

We reached the jetty almost an hour before our ship was scheduled to leave. We whiled away some time in a small cargo boat awaiting our last leg of the journey in Andamanese waters. Just when we thought we had seen it all, there was one more gorgeous sight awaiting us. Sunset by Sea. I have seen orange skies before, but never with the sea at the foreground. Sight to behold.  

Finally, yet another tiring but immensely satisfying day was nearing its end. We were just hours away from catching our flight back home. .To encapsulate the experience, There are memories that bring you joy and then there those that bring you peace. Andaman gave us memories that brought us peaceful joy. The one in which the soul sways in harmony with nature.