Things to do in Neill Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Neil Island, officially known as Shaheed Dweep, is an island of the Andaman Islands, located in Ritchie's Archipelago. It belongs to the South Andaman administrative district, part of the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
10 places to visit in and around Neill Island, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
Plan a trip to Neill Island (free)
- 1Sitapur Beach
- 2Ramnagar Beach
- 3Lakshmanpur Beach 3
- 4Bharatpur Beach
- 5Lakshmanpur Beach 2
- 6Lakshmanpur Beach 1
- 7Scubalov Dive Center
- 8Sitapur Beach sunrise point
- 9Natural bridge #2
- 10Panoramic view point
Neill Island by interest
- Good with kids: Sitapur Beach, Ramnagar Beach, Lakshmanpur Beach 3, Bharatpur Beach, Lakshmanpur Beach 2
- Nature: lakes, hills and waterfalls: Sitapur Beach, Ramnagar Beach, Lakshmanpur Beach 3, Bharatpur Beach, Lakshmanpur Beach 2
Grouped by what each place is. Lesser-known places are ones fewer people read about on Wikipedia than most places on this page.
Best time to visit Neill Island
Best weather: Nov–Feb.
- Jan27°CPleasant, Best months
- Feb27°CPleasant, Best months
- Mar29°CHot
- Apr30°CHot
- May29°CRainy
- Jun28°CRainy
- Jul28°CRainy
- Aug28°CRainy
- Sep28°CRainy
- Oct28°CRainy
- Nov28°CPleasant, Best months
- Dec27°CPleasant, Best months
PleasantHotRainyBest months
Every month: temperature and rain
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 27°C | 37 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 27°C | 11 mm |
| Mar | Hot | 29°C | 34 mm |
| Apr | Hot | 30°C | 69 mm |
| May | Rainy | 29°C | 384 mm |
| Jun | Rainy | 28°C | 423 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 28°C | 434 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 28°C | 397 mm |
| Sep | Rainy | 28°C | 420 mm |
| Oct | Rainy | 28°C | 239 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 28°C | 174 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 27°C | 99 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Neill Island
- No railway station within 40 km.
- Nearest airport: Veer Savarkar International Airport (IXZ), 40 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 2-day trip to Neill Island costs
- Budget: about ₹1,700–₹3,400 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹4,200–₹8,400 per person
- Comfort: about ₹9,600–₹18,100 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Neill Island is not included.
Compare Neill Island with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neill Island | – | Nov–Feb | 10 |
| Swaraj Dweep | 17 km | Nov–Mar | 6 |
| Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island | 36 km | Dec–Feb | 7 |
| Srivijayapuram | 38 km | Dec–Feb | 7 |
| Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park | 52 km | Dec–Feb | 5 |
Distances in a straight line from Neill Island; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Neill Island?
The best known are Sitapur Beach, Ramnagar Beach, Lakshmanpur Beach 3, Bharatpur Beach, Lakshmanpur Beach 2.
When is the best time to visit Neill Island?
Best weather: Nov–Feb.
How do I reach Neill Island?
No railway station within 40 km. Nearest airport: Veer Savarkar International Airport (IXZ), 40 km away.
How much does a 2-day trip to Neill Island cost?
Budget: about ₹1,700–₹3,400 per person; Mid-range: about ₹4,200–₹8,400 per person; Comfort: about ₹9,600–₹18,100 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Neill Island is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Nov 2026.