Neil Island, Andaman-Nicobar, Andaman & Nicobar India

Neil is tiny but beautiful island located 37 kms. to the south of the Andaman Islands, With unexplored coral reef, brilliant bio-diversity, white sandy beaches and tropical forest and vegetation , it is one of the hot tourist spots in the Andamans. Neil and Havelock islands are part of Ritchie's Archipelago. Connected by speedboat from Port Blair daily, it provides and ideal holiday destination for eco-friendly tourists who appreciate it natural setting. The sea encircling the island it also shallow and full of colorful coral formations.

Neil Island is popularly known as the 'vegetable bowl' of the Andaman's as on this island vegetables are cultivated and supplied to other islands. The settlers named the beaches after mythical characters of the epic Ramayana (Bharatpur, Laxmanpur, Sitapur, Ramnagar etc.). The beaches are popular for their shady trees and exciting sunrises and sunsets.

Neil, with its very relaxed vibes and long deserted beaches, is a place to chill out after the "bustle" of Havelock. The widest part of the island is about 5 kms in length. You can walk the whole island in about two hours.

Unlike most of the islands in the Andaman Group, Neil has a flat terrain. The island is also comparatively small, with an area of 19 square kilometers and a population of 2868 people according to 2001 census. One can feel the serenity of village life here.

One of the wonderful tourist spots in India, Neil Island is nestled beautifully in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and is located at a distance of just 40 Kms to the north-east part of Port Blair. Neil Island is widely famous as the ‘Vegetable bowl of Andaman’ because of the large produce from the areas as a result of the farming standards set with the assistance of favorable climatic conditions.

Neil Island, the southernmost island of the Ritchie Island is known for Sir Hugh Rose Island which is located at a distance of 4 Kms to the south east of Neil Island. Neil Island Travel Guide is full of references to the mesmerizing sceneries and serene spots of the area. The place has been blessed by abundant natural beauty. Sitapur, Laxmanpur and Bharatpur are the nearby places from Neil Island which are very famous for the beaches.

It is often regarded as a divine place on earth. The place is a perfect choice for enjoying the holidays and to take a break from the hectic city life.