Neil Island is a lesser known location in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands which acts as an effective therapy for every traveler by its majestic skies, gentle turquoise waves, spacious beaches and mysteries from the marine history of India that it unleashes upon them. In Andaman and Nicobar, no 2 beaches can be the same. After all, this little archipelago of islands located south to the mainland India in the Bay of Bengal is an absolute heaven for sea lovers of all ages and backgrounds. Neil Island is a lot more beautiful, not to mention soothing, than most tourists give it credit of being. On top of that there are many genuinely captivating places to visit in Neil Island which make a trip to this location forever worth it. From tropical fishes to glorious seaside villages, there is very little that the tourist places in Neil Island cannot offer. Let us take a look.
Tourist Places in Neil Island in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
1. Laxmanpur Beach
This is hands down the most important and beautiful beach in Andaman Island. This beach attracts the largest number of tourists from Port Blair and most of the popular resorts are located near the Laxmanpur Beach No 1. The shallow waters of this beach surrounded by a curving shore covered in thickets makes this place just perfect for adventure activities like scuba diving, snorkeling and even cycling along the beach enjoying the views of the endless sea. Laxmanpur is uniquely famous for its sunset views and is often thronged by photographers for this reason. It is also well known for the many seafood delicacies that are sold at the food stalls near this beach.
Entry fee: No Entry cost
Opening and closing timings: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Time taken to visit: Minimum 2 hours
2. Bharatpur Beach
Many tourists believe that finding coral reefs in Andaman and Nicobar is almost impossible; and it is the Bharatpur that proves them wrong every time. The Bharatpur Beach is located quite close to the Neil Island Jetty and only opens for visitors during the daytime. There are many tourist vessels available at the Bharatpur beach which you can rent for an amazing boating experience out into the sea. Glass boating is a very famous activity here.
The coral reef and its exotic marine life makes the Bharatpur beach one of the most popular and underrated places to visit in Neil Island. If not all of Andaman for those looking forward to a new kind of scuba diving experience. There are many affordable options like the banana boat ride and snorkel that tourists are recommended to try at this beach as long as they know themselves physically fit enough for these aquatic activities!
Entry fee: no preliminary entry fee
Opening and closing timings: 5:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Time taken to visit: minimum 2 to 3 hours
3. Sir Hugh Rose Island
This Island is also known as the Little Neil Island and is a protected natural home to the local turtles of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This Island is located 40 km away from Port Blair, around 5 to 7 km away from Neil Island. Nobody lives on this Island and it is the best place to spot wildlife in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. There is a specific lighthouse located near Sir Hugh Rose Island which has a special fan base among all the spots for sightseeing in Neil Island! This lighthouse is run by solar energy making this island a truly eco friendly location. There isn’t much to do on this Island except going for a walk around it and spotting turtles – swimming is not recommended on this Island at any cost.
Entry fee: No Entry cost
Opening and closing timings: open 24 hours
Time taken to visit: 3 to 4 hours
4. Natural Rock Formation, Neil Island
Rock formations are pretty common on Neil Island. One of the most famous Rock formations for which Neil Island is known is the ‘Howrah Bridge’ Rock formation named after the historic bridge of Kolkata. Natural Rock Formation in these regions is caused by huge threshing waves that have crashed into a cliff repeatedly for millions of years. The Howrah bridge Rock formation is in the shape of an arch. It is one of the most famous places to visit in Neil Island, even more so because it is said that the kneel Island was protected from the tsunami of 2004 because of this single Jette out rock that handled it all by itself!
Entry fee: No Entry cost
Opening and closing timings: open 24 hours
Time taken to visit: 15 to 30 minutes
5. Neil Island Jungle Treks
Very close to the Neil Island jetty lies the Neil Kendra village. This place has many attractions, including the several agencies that conduct adventure sports in Neil Island. There is excellent restaurants for seafood and most importantly, the kneel Island jetty which is worth visiting because of its unique and picture perfect position from where the whole of Bay of Bengal can be appreciated. But the most important among the unexplored tourist places in Neil Island are the tropical forests in this region. The jungles of this Island are famous for a wide and rather unknown collection of birds, tropical plants, geological formations and scenic viewpoints. Neil Island has so much to offer to photographers and trekking lovers!
Entry fee: No Entry cost
Opening and closing timings: No official timings; it is advised to stay out of the jungle after daylight has receded.
Time taken to visit: 3 to 4 hours
6. Ramnagar Beach
This beach is not only one of the most underrated tourist places in Neil Island, but also one of the most overlooked tourist attractions in all of Southern Andaman. However, for those who choose to visit this place, a pleasant cultural surprise is often waiting.
Ram Nagar beach is located close to a village of the same name and it is one of the best places to observe the traditional, cultural lives of the people of Andaman. The water in this beach is surprisingly clear and the shore is narrow. Thick groves of shrubs and trees grow on the land around this beach and a tiny jetty seems to serve the purpose for all the fishermen of this village. Many local legends and tales are often shared by the good nature residents of this place to the tourists who come to visit them each year. You will find many eco-friendly arrangements on this beach for the facilitation of turtle nesting.
Entry fee: No Entry cost
Opening and closing timings: 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Time taken to visit: minimum 1 to 2 hours
7. Sitapur Beach
If Laxmanpur Beach must win the title of the most famous beach on Neil Island and considered as one of the most beautiful Places To Visit in Neil Island, we can assure you that the fame of the Sitapur Beach will only follow close after. Similarly, just like the Laxmanpur Beach is famous for lazy, picturesque sunsets, Sitapur is famous for a bright sunrise and warm blue skies. Most tourists who come to Neil Island are encouraged to wake up early one day just to see the sunrise on this beach. The beach is little by exotic seashells that children often take great delight in collecting! The biodiversity around the Sitapur beach is fascinating and the white sandy beach complements the wilderness of the surrounding Island just perfectly.
Entry fee: No Entry cost
Opening and closing timings: 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Time taken to visit: minimum 3 hours
Frequently Asked Questions?
A. It takes up to 3 to 4 days to explore Neil Island properly.
A. The distance between Neil Island and Port Blair is 53.6 km and it takes up to 3 hours to get to Neil Island from Port Blair City.
A. The most famous beach on Neil Island is the Laxmanpur Beach followed closely by the Sitapur Beach.
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