One of the best beaches in the world. Unbelievably picturesque, flawlessly astonishing disclosure of nature's splendour can be experienced here. Heavenly peace has dominated the place. There's pin-drop silence for a moment, and there comes a well-mannered wave, 5km long, gently splashing in a beautiful accord, and there's complete silence again till the next one. This splash is the only thing you can hear on the beach. Lush Mahua trees surround the beach, high-spirited, standing tall, as if touching the clouds. You get into the forest and you can't see the sky.Check for elephant ride for 20 rupees!

All the prominently listed 'resorts', except Bare Foot and Dolphin tents, are located along this beach. Unlike Bare Foot, which is located a 100 meters off the shore and inside the 'jungle', most resorts on this side are on the beach. Quite and serene, it's worth every penny spent on this God painted natural beauty!!

Govind Nagar, the main "town", is small and has only a handful of shops and local dhabas. There is a recently opened Axis Bank ATM near the Market place.

Located at one remote corner of Havelock Island is Elephant Beach. One has to take a boat or go on a steep, but short trek to reach this desolate beach. But, once you have reached this beach, it is difficult to coax yourself to move out. Such is the pristine beauty of this place.The inner reaches of this beach are made up of mangrove forests and slush, but the side close to the water .The sapphire coloured waters, the gentle waves, the bare trees, the vast horizon and the sense of being alone amidst this rapidly changing nature truly intoxicates one's soul.