NEIL ISLAND (Shaheed Dweep)
Neil Island is a must visit for people visiting Andamans. It is gifted with unexplored coral reefs, variegated bio-diversity, golden sunny beaches and dense deep green tropical forests and vegetation. The moment you land on the Neil Island the first thing that will enchant your senses is the warm blue liquid colour of the surrounding seas. It ranges from a faint quaint blue to a deep darker sea-green blue to azure blue and cyan where you gaze at the water to find it thriving with a million miniature coloured fishes and enchanting corals. It is one of the favourite tourist destinations of Andamans and offers a memorable time spend in its heart.
The early settlers of Neil Island have named its pristine beaches after the mythical characters of the renowned epic Ramayana. They are the Bharatpur, Laxmanpur, Sitapur and Ramnagar Beaches, each one unique and magnificent. This island is also known as the “vegetable bowl” of the Andamans as it grows a lot of vegetables in its fertile soil. This island is peaceful and has very humble and down-to-earth and simple living inhabitants who like to live a contended life with as much as is available to them.
Explore the location places
Laxmanpur Beach
This beautiful and quiet beach lies about 2 km north of the Neil jetty. It is a popular site for viewing sun set, snorkelling, sunbathing and swimming. The warm shallow waters harbour a lot of beautiful corals, ornamental fish, sea urchins, sea cucumbers and a varied multitude of other lively underwater animals.
Bharatpur Beach
This beach is particularly famous for its coral ecosystem, giving it the nickname “Coral Capital of Andaman.” The calm, shallow waters make it ideal for activities like snorkeling, swimming, and glass-bottom boat rides. Its ambiance attracts honeymooners, families, and solo travelers as well.
Sitapur Beach
This beach is towards the southern tip of the island. The sun rise from beach is absolutely stunning. The vegetation cover is extremely picturesque and coupled with magnificent limestone formations forms a scenic backdrop.
Natural Rock
The natural rock formation draws a lot of curious tourists. It looks like a bridge and is named after the famous Howrah Bridge of Kolkata and can be approached during low tide.
