Entry Fees: Free
Timings: Open till 6:30
Bharatpur Beach is known for its pristine clear blue water and rich colourful coral reef making it ideal for Water Sports Activities like Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Jet Ski Ride, Speed Boat Ride and Glass Bottom Boat Ride. Located just half a kilometer from the jetty, it is considered to be the best beach in Neil Island. The chief attraction of the place is the beautiful lush green vegetation and fishes. Bharatpur Beach is one of the best beaches you can visit with your family as the beach is a lagoon with gentle waves hitting the shore. This vast sandy stretch and gently curving bay allows for a perfect swim. The water is so shallow that even non-swimmers can take a refreshing dip. There are also plenty of stalls selling refreshments, coconuts, snacks and some tourist souvenirs. You can also find toilets and changing rooms on the beach. The beach has huge trees that provide a shade under the scorching sun on the beach. It’s great to get to the beach early in the morning to catch the sun rising to the sky and envelope the beach in a play of colours that reflect from the water and contrasting sand.
Activities at Bharatpur Beach :
- Snorkeling @ Rs.500/- per person (including underwater photography).
- Scuba Diving @ Rs.3500/- per person.
- Jet Ski Ride @ Rs.450/- per person.
- Speed Boat Ride @ Rs.500/- per person.
- Glass Bottom Boat Ride @ Rs.500/- per person.
- Game Fishing @ Rs.7000/-.
Famous For: Sightseeing.
Entry Fees: Free
Timings: Open till 7:30
Laxmanpur Beach is known as the Sunset Point at Neil Island and is very wide and long. This beach is also known for its unique Natural Coral Bridge formation locally known as Natural Hawrah Bridge. The beach has white shell sand with shallow water making it perfect for an evening walk. Laxmanpur Beach is a picturesque waterfront, covering a long stretch of area of Laxmanpur Village of Neil Island. White shell sand covering this secluded beach is quite a contrast to the blue sea. Corals and sea shells are found in abundance at this seafront, which are often collected as souvenirs by visitors. The sea is shallow and calm, making it perfect for swimming. This serene beach offers a stunning panorama, especially when the sun sets in the horizon. The secluded beach of Lakshmanpur lies 2 km north of the Neil jetty. This rocky beach has lots of coral formation, ornamental fish, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, star fish etc. which are best suited for people of scientific temperament. Laxmanpur Beach is blessed with scenic beauty in the form of greenery, white sandy shore and clear blue sea and all these aspects make it a perfect photography haunt.
Famous For: Sightseeing.
Entry Fees: Free
Timings: Open till 5:30
Neil’s famous attraction is a natural bridge formation locally known as the Howrah Bridge. To see this natural “wonder” one has to visit the rocky beach No. 2 at low tide when it is possible to walk on its dead corals and rocks to reach the attraction. For some the sea creatures seen here could also be interesting. You can find small fish, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, star fish and on some parts you can even see colourful corals are slowly growing again. The rocky surface can get slippery at some parts and many are sharp so one must take care while walking. In the late afternoons the place can get crowded with tourist as it is the last stop before heading to the sunset point. Check the tide timings before you plan a trip here! How to get there: The rock formation is about 2km north of the jetty and one has to take a road heading north west after the market. At the start of the small sandy path to go to the beach No. 2 there is a small hut selling snacks, refreshments and fresh mango juices to cool down a bit.
Famous For: Sightseeing, Sunrise.
Entry Fees: Free
Timings: Open till 7:30
Sitapur Beach is known as the Sunrise Point at Neil Island. The Beach contains white silver soft sand with excellent scenic beauty, limestone formation, natural vegetation and palm trees offering plenty of shades, water is turquoise and transparent making this beach an ideal place for swimming. Sitapur Beach is a serene seafront, situated at the tip of the Neil Island in Andamans. Seemingly endless stretches of verdant foliage and white sand render breathtaking natural beauty. This picturesque beach along with the vast sea and clear blue sky forms a stunning landscape that mesmerises every visitor. Natural limestone formations are present all over this beach, which add to its scenic charm. Though prone to high tides, this beach is considered safe for swimming. It is ideal to visit the beach at the time of dawn, when the sun rises above the horizon. With its picture-perfect landscape, Sitapur Beach provides a wonderful opportunity to click stunning photographs.
