Kalapathar Beach, Sandy beach with black rocks on Havelock Island, Andaman Islands.
Kalapathar Beach is a sandy beach on Havelock Island in the Andaman Islands, where black rocks are scattered across white sand against turquoise water. The coastline stretches with these dark boulders creating a distinctive pattern across the shore, shaped by the island's geological formation.
The name comes from the black rocks that define the shoreline and have long been a distinctive feature of this coast. The geological formation with these dark boulders has remained characteristic of the island across generations.
Local residents maintain small plantations of bananas and paddy fields near the beach, continuing traditional agricultural practices of the Andaman Islands.
There are no restaurants or facilities at the beach, so bring your own food and water for the day. During peak season, occasional vendors may appear selling fresh coconuts, but it is best to come prepared with supplies.
The contrast between dark rocks, silver sand, and emerald water creates natural patterns that change throughout the day with the movement of tides.
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