Havelock Island · India
Use this Havelock Island budget trip guide to move from broad planning to clear group decisions: base area, budget, daily pace, must-do experiences and what needs a vote inside CollabTrip.
Shortlist with your group and vote on what makes it into the plan.
Best for: friends
Check current timings and entry fees before visiting — they change with season.
Best for: friends
Check current timings and entry fees before visiting — they change with season.
Best for: friends
Check current timings and entry fees before visiting — they change with season.
Best for: friends
Check current timings and entry fees before visiting — they change with season.
Typical ranges per group. Prices are estimates — please check current rates before booking.
| Group | Days | Budget | Mid-range | Premium | Per person (mid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | ₹12,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 4 | 2 | ₹24,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹76,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 6 | 2 | ₹36,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹1,14,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 2 | 3 | ₹18,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹57,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 4 | 3 | ₹36,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹1,14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 6 | 3 | ₹54,000 | ₹90,000 | ₹1,71,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 2 | 5 | ₹30,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹95,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 4 | 5 | ₹60,000 | ₹1,00,000 | ₹1,90,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 6 | 5 | ₹90,000 | ₹1,50,000 | ₹2,85,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 2 | 7 | ₹42,000 | ₹70,000 | ₹1,33,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 4 | 7 | ₹84,000 | ₹1,40,000 | ₹2,66,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 6 | 7 | ₹1,26,000 | ₹2,10,000 | ₹3,99,000 | ₹35,000 |
Typical split: stay 32% | food 18% | local transport 14% | water/experiences 24% | buffer 12%
Use this as a starting split. Tweak the categories that matter most for your group.
| Category | Share of budget | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | 35–45% | Group rooms or apartments usually save the most |
| Local transport | 10–15% | Cabs, scooters or shared rides within Havelock Island |
| Inter-city transport | 10–20% | Trains/flights/bus to and from the destination |
| Food & drinks | 15–20% | Mix of café, local food and one nicer dinner |
| Activities & entries | 10–15% | Tickets, guides, experiences and rentals |
| Buffer (unplanned) | 10% | Tips, last-minute changes, surprises |
November to April for beaches and diving; monsoon has rougher seas and fewer reliable activity windows
Beach No. 5/Vijaynagar for resorts; Radhanagar side for sunset access
Radhanagar Beach and Elephant Beach access
Radhanagar is best kept for sunset, not rushed midday only.
Diving/snorkelling depends on sea conditions and operator slots.
Daily per-person planning bands: budget ₹3,500, mid-range ₹7,200, premium ₹15,000; .
Use the seed per-person bands as a starting point, then update with live stay, transport and activity prices before collecting money.
Split shared stays, cabs and group activities equally. Keep personal shopping, upgrades and optional experiences separate.
Agree on stay budget and local transport style first, because these usually create the biggest variance for groups.
Start a shared board for Havelock Island — vote on dates, split costs and keep everyone on the same page.
Plan a budget-friendly trip with your group