Neil Island Travel Guide

Neil Island is one of the popular places in Andaman Islands, if you want to visit Andaman, then you should never miss Neil Island. Another name of this island is Shaheed Deep, an island in Andaman Islands which is located in the Richer Islands. It belongs to the South Andaman administrative district, when you go here, you will visit Bharatpur Beach, Laxmanpur Beach, Sitapur & Ramnagar Beaches, the natural beauty there will fascinate you. Moreover, the water sports activities there will give you more exciting moments.

Best Tourist places In Neil Island

Bharatpur Beach

Known for its shallow waters and coral reefs, great for snorkeling.

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Laxmanpur Beach

White sandy beach perfect for sunset views and photography.

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Natural Bridge

A stunning coral rock formation, best seen during low tide.

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Sitapur Beach

Serene beach offering beautiful sunrise views and solitude.

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Ramnagar Beach

Peaceful beach ideal for snorkeling and seasonal turtle sightings.

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Sir Hugh Rose Island

Remote wildlife sanctuary and turtle nesting site, requires permit.

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Neil Kendra

Main village hub with market, shops, ferry dock, and eateries.

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Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park

Vibrant coral reefs and seagrass meadows, perfect for marine lovers.

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How to reach Neil Island

To reach Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep), you first have to come to Port Blair, the capital of Andaman. Various ferries depart from here every day to Neil Island. You can take a government or private ferry (Makruzz, Green Ocean, etc.). Although the government ferry is a little cheaper, you often have to stand in line to buy tickets. And the private ferries can be booked online in advance and are much more comfortable. The ferry journey usually takes 1.5 to 2 hours. If you have visited Havelock Island before, you can also reach Blue Island by ferry from there. No matter which route you take, the blue water of the sea and the surrounding nature will make your journey memorable.