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Editors' itinerary · Neil Island

Neil Island: 3 Days, Slow and Easy

3 days / 2 nights · Couples, Friends, Beaches, Peace & calm, Photography

Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

A relaxed three-day plan covering the beaches, the Natural Bridge and a snorkelling morning, with time left over for doing nothing. Timings depend on ferries and tides, so confirm both before you go.

Costs are per-person estimates. Destinations: Neil Island.

  1. Day 1Day 1: Arrive and catch the sunset

    • 09:30

      Ferry arrives at Neil Kendra Jetty

      Transport · at Neil Kendra Jetty

      Take a morning ferry from Port Blair or Havelock and carry your ID. Pick up a scooter or auto at the jetty.

    • 11:30

      Check in and settle

      Stay · at Stays near Laxmanpur Beach

      Drop your bags and rest. If the room is not ready yet, you can leave your luggage at the front desk.

    • 13:00

      Lunch in the market

      Food · at Neil Kendra Market Eateries

      Try a simple thali or noodles at one of the small eateries.

    • 16:00

      Sunset walk

      Sight · at Laxmanpur Beach

      Arrive about an hour early, walk the shore and carry a torch for the return. Skip swimming here.

  2. Day 2Day 2: Sunrise, tide pools and snorkelling

    • 05:30

      Sunrise on the east coast

      Sight · at Sitapur Beach

      A short early ride to catch the light and the fishing boats.

    • 09:00

      Snorkelling or glass-bottom boat

      Activity · at Bharatpur Beach

      Go in the morning when it is calmer. Compare prices at a couple of counters and ask about life jackets and tide.

    • 13:00

      Late lunch

      Food · at Neil Kendra Market Eateries

      Eat before kitchens slow down in the afternoon.

    • 15:00

      Natural Bridge at low tide

      Sight · at Natural Bridge

      Check tide timings first (the time shifts daily). Wear grip shoes and do not touch the marine life.

  3. Day 3Day 3: Easy morning and ferry out

    • 07:30

      Last beach stroll

      Sight · at Bharatpur Beach

      A relaxed walk or a swim in the calmer water, keeping it short since ferry times matter.

    • 10:00

      Ferry from Neil Kendra Jetty

      Transport · at Neil Kendra Jetty

      Arrive at least an hour before departure. Leave a buffer if you have a flight from Port Blair the same day.