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Jalakara is a small boutique hotel set in a tropical rainforest at the northern end of Havelock Island in the Andaman archipelago. Set on a hill with views to the Andaman Sea, this modern resort with stylish interiors showcase the best of handcrafted local woodwork and block-printed textiles. Owned by a high-profile London chef Marko Hill, who oversees dining, this boho-luxury style hideaway is becoming a very desirable property amongst discerning travellers to this island.
Nestled in the forest, Jalakara has just six secluded suites and one private villa. The décor is minimal but smart with lots of polished plaster and polished wood. The room to book is the Tower villa with romantic room on the first floor and private roof garden complete with double sun loungers. For those seeking more privacy and space can splash out on the private Villa that comes with a kitchen, dry sand garden and private yoga deck complete with copper infinity plunge pool.
Guests at Jalakara can expect excellent cuisine. Chef Marko Hill has created a balanced menu using locally sourced fresh organic ingredients with catch of the day seafood. Beach No. 7, one of the best in Asia is just about 10-mins drive and there are diving and snorkelling sites nearby. For relaxation there is a swimming pool and a spa offering Thai massage treatments. Other activities on offer include boat trips, jungle walks and bird watching tours.
Amenities
Bar/PubCoffee ShopFamily RoomIndoor PoolLibraryMeeting/Conference FacilitiesRestaurantSalonSmoking Area
Mar-Apr, Oct-Dec
26°C
HKG
GMT+ 8
Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
Location This small resort on Havelock Island in the Bay of Bengal is set in rainforest and tropical fruit trees, a short 10-minute drive inland from the quirkily named Beach No. 7. Havelock Island sits just north west of Port Blair, the Andaman's main arrival point.
Getting there Fly into Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair from several destinations including Chennai, Calcutta, Delhi or Hyderabad. Havelock is then a 1-hour 30-minute transfer by private speedboat.
When to go The best time to visit the Andamans is December to May although the high season lasts until early January. Avoid June to August as monsoons hit the island. September to November can be rainy, but still pleasant. Diving is best between December and April. Game fishing is best from mid-January to mid-March, which is also when turtles nest and dugongs come to feed on the sea-grass. Foreigners must obtain a permit at the Port Blair airport and keep it with them.
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