Explore / Andaman & Nicobar / Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)
Quieter Sister of Havelock
A small, sleepy island 20 mins by speedboat from Havelock. Bharatpur Beach for sand, Laxmanpur for natural rock arch sunsets, and Sitapur for sunrise. Ideal for slow days.
Know before you go
Restricted tribal areas
No permit for Indians on the main tourist islands, but tribal reserves (incl. parts of the Nicobars) are off-limits.
What a day here looks like
The things most people actually do in Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep), by time of day.
Morning
- Sitapur Beach sunrise1h 30m · easy
- Bharatpur Beach snorkelling & coral garden2h 30m · moderate
- Natural Bridge rock arch sea walk1h 30m · easy
Afternoon
- Neil Island cycling tour2h · moderate
- Sea kayaking around the island2h · moderate
Evening
- Laxmanpur Beach natural arch sunset1h 30m · easy
- Fresh seafood shack dinner1h 30m · easy
About 12h 30m of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
A plan from our planner, day by day
Generated by the same planner you'd use — not a sample someone wrote once.
- 1🌅 Slow Day4.5h out
- Sitapur Beach sunrise · morning, 1.5h
- Natural Bridge rock arch sea walk · morning, 1.5h
- Laxmanpur Beach natural arch sunset · evening, 1.5h
First evening belongs to the shore — drop your bags and walk to the water.
- 2🏔️ Adventure Day8h out
- Bharatpur Beach snorkelling & coral garden · morning, 2.5h
- Neil Island cycling tour · afternoon, 2h
- Sea kayaking around the island · afternoon, 2h
- Fresh seafood shack dinner · evening, 1.5h
Final day in Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) — adventure activities are clustered here to maximise energy and minimise repeated transit.
Swap places, change the pace, set your own dates.
Plan my Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) tripMust-see highlights
Bharatpur Beach coral garden
Laxmanpur natural arch sunset
Sitapur sunrise beach
Glass-bottom boat coral viewing
Cycle rentals island tour
Ram Nagar Beach mangroves
Snorkelling at Coral Cove
Sea kayaking Neil Island
Sunrise at Sitapur jetty
Neil Island fresh seafood shacks
Natural Bridge rock arch sea walk
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On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · N/A (island) in town · Veer Savarkar (IXZ) 50 km
Nearest transport
Stay options
In Oct, expect stays around 30% pricier than the base rate.
Best time to visit
October – May
How to get here
Port Blair Jetty → Neil (ferry)
cab · 1.5h
₹1,200
approx.
Nearby attractions
Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) questions, answered
What is the best time to visit Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)?
The best months are February, March, January. October – May September scores lowest on weather and conditions.
How many days do you need in Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)?
Most people spend 2 days in Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep). There are around 7 main things to do, totalling roughly 13 hours of activity.
How do you get to Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)?
The nearest railway station is N/A (island) (in town) and the nearest airport is Veer Savarkar (IXZ) (50 km). The cheapest common route is Port Blair Jetty → Neil (ferry) by cab, about ₹1,200 per person one way.
How much does a trip to Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) cost?
Stays start around ₹2,000 per night, with food about ₹700 per person per day and entry at ₹30.
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