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Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) in December: a fine time to go
December: 8 rainy days — and inside the recommended window.
December is the middle of Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)'s season — the recommended window is October – May. Warm days around 28°C, nights near 27°C, occasional rain. Stays run about 30% above the usual rate this month.
January is in season too. The season runs to the end of May, 5 months away. It stays open until May. The rains usually arrive in May, 5 months away.
2 days in Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) in December · from ₹8,128 for two
Stay, food & local travel — getting there extra
Day-by-day plan with the journey from your city, priced for December — ready in seconds, no sign-up.
What the weather actually does
10-year average · Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)Warm days around 28°C, nights near 27°C, occasional rain.
What a day in Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) looks like
The things most people actually do here, by time of day.
Morning
- Sitapur Beach sunrise1h 30m · easy
- Bharatpur Beach snorkelling & coral gardenOct–May2h 30m · moderate
- Natural Bridge rock arch sea walk1h 30m · easy
Afternoon
- Neil Island cycling tour2h · moderate
- Sea kayaking around the islandOct–May2h · 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.
What a December trip costs · 2 days, total for two
Budget
₹8,128 for two
- Stay · 1n₹2,730
- Food₹3,640
- Local + entry₹1,160
- Buffer₹598
Mid-range
₹19,891 for two
- Stay · 1n₹6,962
- Food₹8,400
- Local + entry₹3,060
- Buffer₹1,469
Luxury
₹52,559 for two
- Stay · 1n₹23,010
- Food₹19,600
- Local + entry₹6,060
- Buffer₹3,889
December multiplier already applied (1.30× on stays). Covers stay with GST, food, local transport, entry & activities, 8% buffer for two people sharing one room — the same figures the planner opens on. Excludes travel to Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep). How we price this
Add the journey from your city — see the full priceBook Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) for December
Opens with December dates for two — change them on the booking site.
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A December plan, day by day
2 days in Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) for December, at this month's stay rates.
- 1🌅 Slow Day1.5h out
- Laxmanpur Beach natural arch sunset · evening, 1.5h
First evening belongs to the shore — drop your bags and walk to the water.
- 2🏔️ Adventure Day4h out
- Bharatpur Beach snorkelling & coral garden · morning, 2.5h
- Sitapur Beach sunrise · morning, 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) tripGetting to Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)
Usually the biggest line in the budget — and the one the estimate above leaves out.
Port Blair Jetty → Neil (ferry)
cab · 1.5h
₹1,200
1 way / person
Cheapest listed route is Port Blair Jetty → Neil (ferry) by cab. Return for two works out to about ₹4,800 — so a whole trip lands near ₹12,928 for two, travel included.
Fares are typical one-way estimates per person from Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)'s common gateways, not live prices — book early and expect festival months to run higher.
Every month, scored
What you’ll actually do in Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)
All of these are open in December.
- 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
Within reach: Bharatpur Beach · Laxmanpur Beach · Sitapur Beach · Natural Rock Arch (Howrah Bridge) · Snorkelling reefs.
Permits you'll need
Restricted tribal areas
No permit for Indians on the main tourist islands (Port Blair, Havelock, Neil, Baratang, Diglipur), but tribal reserves — the Jarawa reserve on the Andaman Trunk Road and the whole Nicobar group — are off-limits, and a few outlying islands need a forest permit.
Rules change — verify with the issuing authority before you travel.
Packing for December
- Light layers and a jacket for the evenings.
- Sunscreen and a cap for long days outdoors.
- Swimwear, reef-safe sunscreen and a dry bag for boat trips.
December questions, answered
Is December a good time to visit Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)?
Yes — December is one of Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)'s best months: it sits in the middle of the recommended season (October – May), and warm days around 28°C, nights near 27°C, occasional rain. Tourisma's fit score for December is 83/100.
See a December plan for Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)How much does a trip to Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) cost in December?
A typical 2-day trip for two costs from ₹8,128 (budget) to ₹52,559 (luxury), excluding travel to Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep). Seasonally adjusted for December.
Price it for your group and cityWhen is the best time to visit Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)?
The best months are February, March, January. From December: January is in season too. The season runs to the end of May, 5 months away. It stays open until May. The rains usually arrive in May, 5 months away.
What is there to do in Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)?
Bharatpur Beach coral garden. Laxmanpur natural arch sunset. Sitapur sunrise beach. Glass-bottom boat coral viewing. Cycle rentals island tour. Ram Nagar Beach mangroves. N/A (island) is the nearest railhead, 0 km away.
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Elsewhere in India in December
Also in season this month, from Tourisma's ranking of all 238 destinations for December.
- North Goa Beaches · Goa · from ₹16,618 for two, 4 days
- Rann of Kutch · Gujarat · from ₹5,335 for two, 2 days
- Konark Sun Temple · Odisha · from ₹4,708 for two, 2 days
- Kohima · Nagaland · from ₹5,530 for two, 2 days
- South Goa Beaches · Goa · from ₹11,734 for two, 4 days
- Pelling · Sikkim · from ₹4,514 for two, 2 days
- Gangtok · Sikkim · from ₹9,916 for two, 3 days
- Kisama (Hornbill Festival) · Nagaland · from ₹7,593 for two, 2 days
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