Kayaking the Havelock Mangroves
Havelock, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
Glide through mangrove tunnels by kayak, including magical night paddles lit by bioluminescent plankton that sparkles with every stroke.
Why visit: Bioluminescent night kayaking through mangroves.
- ›Bioluminescence
- ›Mangrove tunnels
- ›Night kayak
- ›Birdlife
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Best time
Nov–Apr (new moon for bioluminescence)
Entry fee
₹1500+
Est. budget
₹1500–3500
Duration
2–3 hrs
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