Radhanagar Beach
Radhanagar Beach | |
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Sandy beach | |
 Radha Nagar beach, Havelock Island, Andamn,- Sun set view | |
Interactive map of Radhanagar Beach | |
| Coordinates: 11°58′55″N 92°57′50″E / 11.9820°N 92.9640°E | |
| Location | Havelock Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India |
| Part of | Havelock Island |
| Water bodies | Bay of Bengal |
| Dimensions | |
| • Length | 2 km |
| • Width | Variable |
| Elevation | 0 m |
Radhanagar Beach is a beach located on Havelock Island (officially known as Swaraj Dweep), in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. Recognized for its natural beauty and environmental sustainability, it has been awarded the Blue Flag beach certification, an international eco-label for beaches meeting strict environmental, safety, and cleanliness standards.[1][2][3]
Location and accessibility
Radhanagar Beach is on the western coast of Havelock Island, about 12 kilometres from Havelock Jetty. It can be reached through[4][5][6] ferry from Port Blair, automobile, and government buses from Havelock Jetty.
Environment and natural features
The beach is known for its white sand, clear turquoise waters, and dense tropical forests. The gentle waves make it suitable for swimming, and the beach is considered one of the cleanest in India.[7][8]
Recognition
The beach was ranked among the top 10 beaches in Asia by TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards[9] and featured as one of the best beaches in the world by Time Magazine in 2004.[10]
See also
References
- ↑ "World Oceans Day: India's Radhanagar Beach is the World's Second Most Sustainable Beach". Hindustan Times. 2024-06-08. Archived from the original on 2024-07-02. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
- ↑ Gupta, Eisha (2024-08-30). "From Adventure To Conservation: Discover India's Blue Flag Beaches". Outlook Traveller. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
- ↑ "Radhanagar Beach at Swarajdweep One Among the Eight to be Awarded Blue Flag Certificate". www.andamanchronicle.net. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
- ↑ "How To Reach Radhanagar Beach; Ranked Among World's Top 10 Beaches". News18. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
- ↑ Karthick, Tarun (2024-10-03). "A&N Administration to Attempt Multiple Underwater Guinness World Records at Radha Nagar Beach in Swaraj Dweep". Nicobar Times. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
- ↑ "Andaman & Nicobar's Radhanagar Beach ranked No. 7 in the world". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
- ↑ Karthick, Tarun (2024-12-04). "Radhanagar Beach Bags Gold at Outlook Traveller Awards 2024 for Best Eco-Friendly Beach Destination". Nicobar Times. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
- ↑ "Best beaches in Asia 2023". Financialexpress. 2023-03-12. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
- ↑ "India wins Asia's Best Beach in 2021 Travelers' Choice Awards". MediaRoom. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
- ↑ "Enjoy The Sun, Sea And Sand At These 10 Of The Most Beautiful Beaches In India". Travel and Leisure Asia | India. 2023-07-28. Retrieved 2025-02-08.