Neil Island

Located about 36 kilometres to the north-eastern part of Port Blair, Neil Island is one of the isolated islands in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Neil Island was once popular because of corals present here.

A marvellous Island with plenty of marine life, Neil Island in Andaman is an ideal location for eco-tourism. Neil Island is triangularly shaped with lust green surroundings of paddy fields, banana plantations and tropical trees. Many natural beaches and attraction like Howrah Bridge, a natural bridge formation makes this Island a much sought after picnic spot. The sandy beaches at Sita Pur and Laxman Pur are very attractive for spending holidays and evenings. Tourists who like to spend vacations in an eco-friendly locale will find this Island ideal. The breath-taking view of the sea and the lush greenery really rejuvenating and enjoyable for enthusiastic travellers.

The population of the island is not much compared to the nearby islands, and the people here are mostly Bengalis. Neil Island is mainly dependent on agriculture and agriculture has been the main trade here as the supplies of vegetables from the region has been impressive. It is known as ‘the vegetable bowl of Andaman’ because of the agricultural standards set by this region with the help of favourable climatic conditions promoting farming. Opportunities for adventure sports like boating are also available on the island. The climate of Neil Island remains moderate throughout the year with average temperature ranging from 21o Celsius to 31o Celsius. The best time to visit Neil Island is from the months of October to May.