When to visit›Andaman & Nicobar›Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)›September
Closed in September.
Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) is generally best visited in October – May.
Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) is closed in September
Monsoon (June–September) brings rough seas and ferry cancellations to Neil Island. Water sports and snorkelling are unavailable. Best October–May for calm waters and beach experiences.
Warm days around 28°C, nights near 27°C, rain on most days.
The things most people actually do here, by time of day.
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
About 12h 30m of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
Budget
₹4,700 for two
Mid-range
₹6,310 for two
Luxury
₹10,160 for two
September multiplier already applied (0.70× on stays). Covers stay, food, local transport and entry for two people sharing one room. Excludes travel to Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep). Engine fares: IRCTC tables + median market rates.
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 ₹9,500 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.
Worth knowing for when you do go — several of these are unavailable in September.
Within reach: Bharatpur Beach · Laxmanpur Beach · Sitapur Beach · Natural Rock Arch (Howrah Bridge) · Snorkelling reefs.
Restricted tribal areas
No permit for Indians on the main tourist islands, but tribal reserves (incl. parts of the Nicobars) are off-limits.
Rules change — verify with the issuing authority before you travel.
Not the ideal month. Sep: Peak monsoon — heavy rain, swollen rivers, and access that cannot be relied on.
A typical 2-day trip for two costs from ₹4,700 (budget) to ₹10,160 (luxury), excluding travel to Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep). Seasonally adjusted for September.
The best months are February, March, January.
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.
Monsoon (June–September) brings rough seas and ferry cancellations to Neil Island. Water sports and snorkelling are unavailable. Best October–May for calm waters and beach experiences.
Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) in September, priced for your group, dawn-starts built in — about 40 seconds.