Neil Island in Andaman and Nicobar

Neil Island is called the vegetable bowl of Andaman. It's one of the best islands for touring in Andaman and Nicobar. The compelling ambiance and the serene stillness of this island make it the most happening destinations of tourism in Andaman. Neil Island in Andaman is connected by boat from Port Blair and the tourists could avail this service for 4 days a week.

Neil Island is triangularly shaped with tropical trees, banana plantations and lush green surroundings of paddy fields. There are some very attractive sandy beaches for spending holidays and evenings at Bharatpur, Sitapur and Lakshmanpur. People who like to spend vacations in an eco friendly village life are the main visitors in this island. The greeneries in the island and the magnificent view of the sea are really enjoyable and rejuvenating for passionate travelers.

The best way to explore Neil Island is on foot or if you like a bicycle which is available from the guest houses for rent. You could cycle around the whole island in a day and visit some other beaches and mangrove forests. There are also few caves where you can swim and snorkel. The village in Neil Island has few restaurants with limited dishes which you need to order in advance.

Neil Island in Andaman is famous for snorkeling. The wide and enthralling beaches attract tourists to indulge in an adventure sport called snorkeling. Another famous activity performed at Neil Island is angling and fishing. In fact, most of the corals have been destroyed due to widespread and exhaustive fishing done in this region.

Moreover, this island is also famous for its hammocks, the sandy beaches of this island are known for hammocks under shady trees. The Sitapur beach is among the well known beaches of this island. In addition, Neil Island is known to be the most eco friendly destination for picnicking. In fact at Bharatpur, Sitapur and Laxmanpur, one could enjoy the heavenly existence of the village life and the tranquility of the nature.

Activities in Neil Island

Sunset point is the west most point of the beach, west of the jetty where the guesthouses are. There are very hungry sand files, so take a hammock if you are planning to spend any time there. If you intend to snorkel directly west off the point, then there is some wonderful snorkeling.

If you intend to Snorkel near the beach with the caves and also off Havelock Island, take a private ride. If you are lucky enough, then you could also see mantas. Just get there in the morning, check the rock pools, snorkel and then bail in the afternoon.

Snorkeling is also very good around the jetty at the island. Edges of the shallow reefs possess some live corals, several different kinds of fish and lots of anemones with resident clown fish. You could also find a great variety of shells, but they are not supposed to be taken from the islands.

The main bazaar in the island has a few eateries which serve the usual Indian dishes. At the beach resorts, food needs to be ordered usually at least 2 hours in advance as the cook has to travel to the market, get the supplies and then prepare it.

Travel Neil Island in Andaman to enjoy the scenic beauty of this heavenly place.