Lying 37 Kms To The South Of The Andaman - Here Are 6 Places To Check Out On Neil Island

Neil is a beautiful island located 37 kilometers south of the Andaman Islands. Known as the ‘vegetable bowl’ of the Andamans, it's rich in unexplored coral reefs, white sandy beaches and in biodiversity. So if you wish to connect with nature, switch off your phones and head to this idyllic island where there's plenty to do! 

1. Laxmanpur Beach- 1 & 2

Most of the beaches in the island get their names from mythological characters. The secluded beach is just a few kilometers from the Neil Jetty. You can spend your time at the glass bottom boat, or snorkelling if you're feeling adventurous. You'll get to witness tons of reef formations, ornamental fish, sea urchins and other aquatic life.

Where | 2 Kilometers from The Neil Jetty

2. Bharatpur Beach

Soothe your senses with a swim in the water at Bharatpur. The clear turquoise water is super inviting for taking on varied water sports. It's also a famous point for sunrise and sunset and attracts a lot of tourists. So let the calm breeze carry you to your utopia! 

Where | Half A Kilometer from The Jetty

3. Howrah Bridge

Neil, famous for its biodiversity and geographical marvels also has this natural bridge formation which is situated on a coral beach. The trek is quite dangerous through the marshy and wet land but would not pose a problem when guided by professional tour guides. It would be a shame to miss out on this experience!

Where | Laxmanpur Beach

4. Sitapur Beach

The serenity of the place will sweep you off of your feet! Also known as the “sunrise beach”, it makes for picture perfect postcard memories. The curved bay and clear blue water is inviting, with rich limestone deposits & vegetation although be careful of the strong tides.

Where | Beach No. 5

5. Garden View Restaurant

If a lovely ambience, fresh food and pocket friendly prices is what you crave for then you must visit Garden View Restaurant. The warm welcome and the relaxed vibes adds up to the credibility of the place. From momos to pastas to paneer butter masala, you'll love everything! This is also one of the few places in the island where you can crack open a cold beer so head on over.

Where | SH8, Sitapur

Now that we've marked all the notable places to visit at Neil Island, get going!