Taj Exotica

Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)


Respecting (and replanting) the local rainforest, this much-anticipated Taj Group property brings contemporary luxury to Radhanagar. Glossy villas, inspired by Jarawa tribe huts, are graced by enormous walk-through bathrooms, canvases of local marine life and, in some cases, private pools. You'll glimpse the glittering sea from the excellent restaurant overlooking a jungle-shrouded infinity pool.

Snorkelling and walks are led by the in-house naturalist, and vegetables come fresh from the organic garden. Solar, wind and biomass power and a spa are all in the works.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) attractions

1. Radhanagar Beach

0.29 MILES

One of India’s (and indeed Asia's) most fabulous and famous stretches of sand: a beautiful bleach-blonde curve of powdery sugar fronted by perfectly…

2. Neil's Cove

1.17 MILES

With its gorgeous teal ‘lagoon’, Neil's Cove is a gem of sheltered sand and crystalline water. Swimming is prohibited at dusk and dawn; take heed of any…

3. Elephant Beach

1.94 MILES

Along the island's northwest coastline, the alabaster sands of Elephant Beach, a popular snorkelling spot, are reached by a 40-minute, 1.8km walk through…

4. Kalapathar

4.12 MILES

Pristine Kalapathar is a salt-white swathe of sand lapped by clear turquoise water. It's a favourite sunrise-gazing spot, and you may have to walk a bit…

5. Beach 5

4.29 MILES

On Havelock's eastern coast, palm-ringed Beach 5 has your classic tropical vibe with cream-coloured sand, cerulean sea, shady patches and few sandflies…

6. Beach 3

4.42 MILES

A slender strip of platinum east-coast beach, dotted with palms and a few fishing boats and overlooked by clumps of natural jungle. Beautiful, though not…

7. Beach 1

10.07 MILES

A long sweep of sandy white coastline and mangroves wrapping around the northwest end of the island, 2km from the jetty, and gazing across to Havelock …

8. Beach 2

11.01 MILES

On the southwest side of the island, signposted from Neil Kendra (1.5km), this rocky cove is famous for its striking Natural Bridge rock formation,…