The vegetable bowl of Andaman: Neil Island
The Neil island is well known for its ultimate biodiversity place accompanied by white cold sandy beaches, tropical woodlands and beautiful coral reefs, it's a perfect place for attaining mind peace and relaxation, you can come here with your partner or family to have some quality time which you can’t get in your hustle life at the work life.
You can spend a good time on the beaches of Neil Island in Andaman that hits your mind and heart and soothes or recharges them to dodge the life. Apart from the beaches, you can explore villages which are named after the mythological roles from Ramayana.
There are a lot of water sports available to try in Neil Island, you can enjoy comfortable games near the beaches and play water sports in cold crystal clear water that makes you feel at high at a moment.
Neil Island: A Climatic Island in Andaman
This place is small but a beautiful island which is located 35 KM south from Port Blair. Many of you have heard of this island as the “Vegetable Bowl” . This is due to its changing climatic conditions, which is suitable for the cultivation process of fruits and veggies. According to the seasons, a good deal of cultivation is processed to supply out the vegetables or fruits to nearby islands for consumption.
How to Reach Neil Island?
You are required to take a ferry from Port Blair to reach Neil Island, the duration of travel to the destination depends upon the type of ferry you are traveling in. There are two types of ferry available to relocate in different places of Andaman [Private and Government]. Most tourists prefer to travel in a private ferry like [Mackruzz / Green Ocean-1] as they are suitable for outsiders and tourists. You can also travel in Government ferry, but most of the time it is reserved for local islanders and Government officials, this ferry takes much time to reach the destination as compared to private ferry services.
Another advantage of a private ferry is that you can book your ticket online in advance without any hassle or delay, while the government ferry ticket booking service is only available in physical mode at the social welfare office located in Port Blair only.
Local modes available to travel in Neil Island
Once you reach the Neil Island, you can discover the place via multiple transports available on the island-
1- Bicycle or Bikes
You can easily rent a bike or bicycle at an affordable rate, the conditions of the vehicle are well maintained, you can hire one from the jetty itself or you can inquire about the vehicle at your hotel or resort upon arrival, a lot of these provide bike rental services to their guests.
2- Auto rickshaw
If you are visiting this island for a shorter period of time than this transport is suitable for traveling and these are easily available ready to travel at the jetty itself or the market area of Neil Island.
If you want a comfortable air-conditioned journey then you can opt for car rental services too, this is best suited for those who are with their family or friends, the only problem is that car rentals are mostly overbooked as it is preferred by almost every type of travelers.
3- Bus
The route of this transport is all around the Island, starts from the sitapur beach to the main market of Neil island, it operates almost every hour, it takes 45-50 mins to reach the final destinations as the roads are wider and comfortable.
Website :
https://www.experienceandamans.com/andaman-tourism/neilThe vegetable bowl of Andaman: Neil Island
The Neil island is well known for its ultimate biodiversity place accompanied by white cold sandy beaches, tropical woodlands and beautiful coral reefs, it's a perfect place for attaining mind peace and relaxation, you can come here with your partner or family to have some quality time which you can’t get in your hustle life at the work life.
You can spend a good time on the beaches of Neil Island in Andaman that hits your mind and heart and soothes or recharges them to dodge the life. Apart from the beaches, you can explore villages which are named after the mythological roles from Ramayana.
There are a lot of water sports available to try in Neil Island, you can enjoy comfortable games near the beaches and play water sports in cold crystal clear water that makes you feel at high at a moment.
Neil Island: A Climatic Island in Andaman
This place is small but a beautiful island which is located 35 KM south from Port Blair. Many of you have heard of this island as the “Vegetable Bowl” . This is due to its changing climatic conditions, which is suitable for the cultivation process of fruits and veggies. According to the seasons, a good deal of cultivation is processed to supply out the vegetables or fruits to nearby islands for consumption.
How to Reach Neil Island?
You are required to take a ferry from Port Blair to reach Neil Island, the duration of travel to the destination depends upon the type of ferry you are traveling in. There are two types of ferry available to relocate in different places of Andaman [Private and Government]. Most tourists prefer to travel in a private ferry like [Mackruzz / Green Ocean-1] as they are suitable for outsiders and tourists. You can also travel in Government ferry, but most of the time it is reserved for local islanders and Government officials, this ferry takes much time to reach the destination as compared to private ferry services.
Another advantage of a private ferry is that you can book your ticket online in advance without any hassle or delay, while the government ferry ticket booking service is only available in physical mode at the social welfare office located in Port Blair only.
Local modes available to travel in Neil Island
Once you reach the Neil Island, you can discover the place via multiple transports available on the island-
1- Bicycle or Bikes
You can easily rent a bike or bicycle at an affordable rate, the conditions of the vehicle are well maintained, you can hire one from the jetty itself or you can inquire about the vehicle at your hotel or resort upon arrival, a lot of these provide bike rental services to their guests.
2- Auto rickshaw
If you are visiting this island for a shorter period of time than this transport is suitable for traveling and these are easily available ready to travel at the jetty itself or the market area of Neil Island.
If you want a comfortable air-conditioned journey then you can opt for car rental services too, this is best suited for those who are with their family or friends, the only problem is that car rentals are mostly overbooked as it is preferred by almost every type of travelers.
3- Bus
The route of this transport is all around the Island, starts from the sitapur beach to the main market of Neil island, it operates almost every hour, it takes 45-50 mins to reach the final destinations as the roads are wider and comfortable.
Website : https://www.experienceandamans.com/andaman-tourism/neil
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