accommodation
barefoot at havelock
The Andaman Islands are India’s secret paradise: stunning beaches, pristine coral reefs, Tolkienesque forests, active volcanoes, swimming elephants, elusive dugongs and big, big fish all in one place. And this pared-down eco-hideaway, tucked behind 2km of untrodden white sands and 100-foot high mahua trees, is the place to see them.
You get basic comforts (modern plumbing, air-con or ceiling fans) and an exhilarating closeness to nature. The barefoot philosophy means a minimal footprint, so only indigenous materials are used, rainwater is harvested, most staff are local. Venture out to kayak through mangrove creeks, snorkel or dive the reefs, camp on a deserted island; stay in and there's yoga, birdwatching, hammocks - and a blissful beach. Barefoot at Havelock is perfect if you are looking for an unpretentious hideaway in one of the world’s last undeveloped tropical islands.
Continental and Indian food are the specialities at this resort, serving delicious vegetarian and seafood dishes at the main restaurant. Their vegetables are grown organically, seafood is fresh from the sea and the chicken and eggs are “free range”.
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style
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barefoot eco-resort
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location
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havelock island
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rooms
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18
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features
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jungle walks, scuba diving, fishing, kayaking, birdwatching, boat trips, bicyles, ayurvedic treatments, yoga, resident swimming elephant!
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transfer time
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3-4 hrs by boat
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