About Neil With untapped coral reefs, white sandy beaches and tropical forest, the tiny yet beautiful Neil Island is one of the hot tourist spots in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Located in the south of the Andaman Islands, this small island is the perfect place to have a relaxing vacation far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Neil Island is a hidden gem that is home to stunning beaches, turquoise waters, and a calm atmosphere. Located close to Port Blair, this tropical paradise is a part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and offers a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Neil Island is popularly known as the vegetable bowl of Andamans due to abundant yield and supplies vegetables to the whole of Andaman. Its pristine beaches are named after the Hindu epic Ramayana and are arguably the best in the region. Neil Island is one of the many beautiful islands in the Andaman Archipelago. Currently, it is known as Shaheed Dweep after PM Shri Narendra Modi renamed Neil Island to Shaheed Dweep on the 30th of December 2018. The island is located about 37 km by sea route from Port Blair and is one of the major attractions of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The island has breath-taking coral reefs, thick tropical forests, and magnificent bio-diversity that is worthy of visiting. If you are planning a ...
