All About Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)

In this articles you will find an overview of the hotels, restaurants and the activities that must be performed at the Neil Island.

WHERE TO STAY

• Samssara Resort & Spa: This new beach side resort with a swimming pool and well appointed rooms is perfect for the gateway that you have been planning. Highly recommended.
• Tango Beach Resort: One of the oldest beach resorts in Shaheed Dweep. Perfect for couples, business and package tourists. The restaurant serves authentic local flavors and also do candle lit dinners on request. 
• SeaShell: One of the best resorts in Shaheed Dweep. Stay here and soak in the peace and tranquility of island life, complemented by un-obstructive service and terrific food.

Sea Shell Hotel

Sea Shell Hotel

Sea Shell Hotel

• Holiday Inn Beach Resort Pvt. Ltd. : Ideal for a family holiday. Book for a gorgeous swimming pool, tasty food & excellent service.
• Summer Sands: Few resorts in Andaman can match this luxury gateway. From swimming pools to a relaxing spa, private beach to organic field tours, this place has it all.
• Break Water Beach Resort: Right at Ramnagar beach, it has Eco-huts & spacious concrete rooms. The food here is lip-smacking. Bicycles are available for hire.
• Pearl Park Residency
• Sarthak Residency
• Coco n Huts
• A N D Resort
• Hawa Bill Nest
• Green Island Resort
• Silver Sand Beach Resort
• Green Park Resort
• Kala Pani Beach Resort
• TSG Aura
• Emerald Gecko
• Amulya Residency
• Vacation Village

WHAT TO DO

• Indian Scuba Explorers: Shaheed Dweep wasn't a mainstream dive destination until India Scuba Explorers arrived. The oldest dive centre on the island, head here for personalised experiences at exclusive dive sites!
• Scuba Lov: There is no better way to explore the vibrant and abundant marine life on Shaheed Dweep Island than with Scuba lov. This is the in-house dive centre at SeaShell Resort and is Highly recommended.
• Dive India
• Water Sports at Bharatpur Beach: For adventure lovers, this spot is ideal as most water sports are available here. Run by the Neil Boat Association prices are fixed.

Glass Bottom Ride (Banana Fish) at Bharatpur Beach

Glass Bottom Ride (Banana Fish) at Bharatpur Beach

Glass Bottom Ride at Bharatpur Beach

Glass Bottom Ride (Live Corals) at Bharatpur Beach

Glass Bottom Ride (Live Corals) at Bharatpur Beach

• Mallik Tabla Classes
• Aryan Dive Centre
• Sundowner Party at Waters Wet Bar: Spend an evening with your favorite cocktail and music, swimming inside the biggest pool in Andaman. If you like to party, this is an experience you must not miss!

WHERE TO EAT

• Dugong: The best resto-bar in Shaheed Dweep. Recommended for those looking for a good ambience, service and tasty meal prepared with vegetables from their organic garden.
• Organic Khaa: Located at Summer Sand, this place gets a double thumbs up! All meals are made with organic produce grown at their resort.
• Blue Sea Restaurant: Though a small eatery, dinner here is unique experience of lights and beach decor. Customer swear by the seafood served here.
• Gyaan Garden
• Hungry Stone Restaurant
• Yatri Dhaba
• Chand Restaurant
• Smriti Restaurant
• Dragon Restaurant
• Megha Restaurant

BUCKET LIST FOR NEIL ISLAND

• Visit the Natural Bridge;
• See the sunset at Lakshmanpur Beach;
• Cycle to Sitapur Beach to see the sunrise;
• Try water sports at Bharatpur Beach;
• Attend a sun-downer party at Waters Wet Bar.

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Simson Naskar

Kolkata