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7 Best Sunset Viewpoints on Havelock Island β€” Secret & Famous Spots
Arjun MehtaBy Arjun Mehta Β· 6 min read Β· Updated 2026-02-15βœ“ Verified 2026-02-15

7 Best Sunset Viewpoints on Havelock Island β€” Secret & Famous Spotsandaman

Havelock Island faces west β€” meaning every beach on its western shore gets a direct sunset view into the open Indian Ocean. But not all sunset spots are equal. Here are 7 viewpoints ranked by drama, privacy, and photogenic quality.
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7 Sunset Viewpoints Ranked

From most dramatic to most private:

  • #1 Radhanagar Beach main strip β€” iconic, crowded but spectacular
  • #2 Forest-edge platform (left of Radhanagar entrance) β€” same view, 90% fewer people
  • #3 Beach No. 3 β€” empty beach, intimate, zero tourists
  • #4 Govind Nagar fishing pier β€” boats silhouetted against sun
  • #5 Wild Orchid Resort deck β€” β‚Ή500 sunset drink gets you the view
  • #6 Elephant Beach return boat β€” sunset from the water
  • #7 Kalapathar Beach south end β€” side-angle sunset, dramatic rocks
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Every guide is based on personal visits. Arjun has stayed overnight at each featured destination, tested the water sports, eaten at the local shacks, and spoken to fishing communities. No generic writing β€” only verified, first-hand accounts.

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Everything You Need to Know

What time is sunset at Havelock Island?+
Sunset varies: 5:15pm in December, 5:45pm in March, 6pm in June. Check local times and arrive 45 minutes early for the full color show.
Is Radhanagar Beach open for sunset?+
The beach officially closes at 5pm but sunset viewers are allowed on the sand until 5:30pm. Rangers are understanding about this.

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