Top 10 Things To Do In Neil Island To Make Most Of Your Trip

Neil Island is one of the top tourist attractions in Andaman & Nicobar Island. The tourists preferred this place because of its pleasant weather, beautiful sandy beaches, and tropical forests. Apart from this, the island has plenty of things to do including several water sports, cycling throughout the island, fishing, sightseeing and many more. 

In case you are planning to travel to Neil Island for the first time, then read along as we have picked some of the top places along with the things to do in Neil Island to make the most of your trip.   

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Top 10 Things To Do In Neil Island    

1. Scuba Diving

Scuba Diving is one of the most popular things to do in Neil Island among the tourists. While scuba diving on Neil Island, you can spot turtles and also the National Animal of the Island “Dugong”. The diving center is located at Bharatpur Beach where you can book your slot and collect the necessary equipment including an oxygen mask, and scuba jacket. 

An instructor will be present at the Scuba diving center who will teach several signs along with the basics of diving. 

Who Should Avoid Scuba Diving:

• Asthma Patients
• Pregnant Women
• Someone with a Back problem
• Heart Patients

2. Cycling 

It's quite joyful to explore Neil Island on cycle as it only covers an area of 7 km. You can rent bicycles immediately from the nearby resorts. The renting charges for the cycle start from INR 100 per day.

Renting a scooter is also a good option but you may require to refill the gas.

3. Visit Beaches 

There are several beaches located on Neil Island and each of them is unique in its own way. The top beaches you can visit on Neil Island are Sitapur Beach, Ramnagar Beach, Bharatpur Beach, and Laxmanpur Beach.

Sitapur Beach: Situated at the corner of Niel Island, showcasing greenery, crystal clear waters and white sand. The Sitapur beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Andaman & Nicobar where you can witness one of the most pleasant sunrises. 

Ramanagar Beach: One of the most underrated and lesser-visited beaches in Neil Island. Due to fewer crowds, Ramnagar Beach is quite a peaceful beach to visit especially during the evening.  

Bharatpur Beach: The Bharatpur beach is no less than a canvas. Its aesthetic beauty makes it the most breathtaking beach on Neil Island. Here you can enjoy numerous water sports including snorkeling, jet-skiing, and glass-bottom boat rides. Also one of the major tourist attractions in Neil Island. 

Laxmanpur Beach: A widely popular beach of Neil Island known for its scenic beauty. The crystal clear water makes it even more beautiful. Also one of the top places for those who love snorkeling.

4. Snorkeling

Just like Scuba Diving, the Andaman sea is considered ideal for snorkeling. While Snorkeling, you will be required to swim on the surface of the water while wearing a snorkel tube. 

Children below 10 years of age and elders above 60 years should avoid snorkeling. Snorkeling is a popular fun top fun thing to do in Neil Island.

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5. Fishing

Neil Island is one of the good places for fishing as the Island offers various fishing equipment. The game fishing is available at Neil Island at a very low cost. The commercial is not allowed through Andaman Island, thus it gives fish the chance to grow bigger. You can easily can large fish if you are a fishing enthusiast.

6. Sightseeing

There are various places for sightseeing at Neil Island. The Neil Island is filled with beautiful beaches, tropical forests, and crystal clear sea waters that make it worth sightseeing especially for those who love photography.

7. Visit Howrah Bridge

The Neil Island has a naturally formed bridge also known as the Howrah Bridge. Earlier the rock formation was called Rabindra Sethu and later changed to Howrah Bridge.  The Natural Howrah Bridge is one of the major tourist attractions on Neil Island.

8. Visit Long Island 

Long Island is one of the most underrated places to visit in Neil Island as it is lesser-known among tourists. The place is avoided by many tourists due to no connectivity and it requires a minimum stay of 10 days.

The place has several hidden gems to explore including Lalaji Bay Beach, Merk Bay Beach and also the guitar island.

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9. Shop at Niel Kendra

Neil Kendra is a small marketplace at Neil Island where you can buy daily commercial goods. The marketplace is quite famous for selling fresh goods including fruits which are directly transported from here to Port Blair and other parts of the country.

10. Go For Spa 

After traveling for the complete day you must be looking for a place to relax. In such a case, going to a spa is the best option to boost your energy. There are plenty of Spas available on Neil Island and some resorts also offer spa facilities. 

Top Spas in Neil Islands:

• Neil Oceanic Spa
• Symphony Summer Sands 
• Silver Sand Village Resort 
• Taj Exotica Resort & Spa

How To Reach Neil Island

Neil Island is around 36 km from Port Blair. Take a boat or ferry from Port Blair to reach Neil Island. Make sure, you have booked your ferry ticket in advance especially during the peak season and also forget to check the ferry timetable.  

Best Time to Visit Neil Island

The season between October and May is considered the best time to visit Neil Island due to its tropical climate. Visiting here during the month of November to February can be much better as the temperature goes down to 14 degrees. 

The low temperature makes the climate more pleasant and is also considered good for sightseeing and several water sports.