Avoid
Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) in September
Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India
Monsoon retreating
Why September scores 1/5
Weather
Monsoon retreating
Roads & Access
self drive: Bicycle rental âš100-200/day. Some scooter rentals available.. road condition: One main road, decent. Sand patches on beach roads.. public transport: No public transport â walk or cycle. from nearest city: Port Blair: ferry 2.5-3hr (âš500-1000). Havelock: ferry 1hr (âš400). 2-3 ferries daily in season.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
rescue: Evacuate to Port Blair via Havelock. helpline: PHC: ask locally. Serious cases: emergency ferry to Port Blair (3hr). ambulance: No ambulance service. police station: Neil Island Police Outpost. nearest hospital: Primary Health Centre only â 1 doctor
Network
VI: No, JIO: No, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. BSNL most reliable. Airtel intermittent. Jio does NOT work. Essentially 2G. Carry cash â UPI unreliable.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) â Very calm and quiet â no traffic, Cycling is safe and fun for kids, Natural Bridge is a unique geological sight, Beaches are shallow and safe
Elevation
5m â Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- âFirst-time travelers
- âSenior citizens
- âFamilies with children
Who should think twice
- âAnyone needing constant connectivity
- âThose with flexible dates â better months exist
- âStill unpredictable weather
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Perfect â calm seas, Natural Bridge best viewed, cycling weather ideal |
| February | 5/5 | Driest month. Best coral viewing at low tide |
| March | 5/5 | Still excellent. Fewer crowds than Havelock |
| April | 4/5 | Good but warming up. Cycling still pleasant in mornings |
| May | 3/5 | Humid. Fewer ferries |
| June | 1/5 | Monsoon starts. Ferry service reduced |
| July | 0/5 | Peak monsoon â avoid |
| August | 0/5 | Monsoon â avoid |
| Septemberviewing | 1/5 | Monsoon retreating |
| October | 3/5 | Post-monsoon. Lush green island |
| November | 4/5 | Season starting. Good deals. Pleasant weather returning |
| December | 5/5 | Peak season begins. Book ferry tickets early |
Practical Details
How to reach
Port Blair: ferry 2.5-3hr (âš500-1000). Havelock: ferry 1hr (âš400). 2-3 ferries daily in season.. Roads: One main road, decent. Sand patches on beach roads.. Self-drive: Bicycle rental âš100-200/day. Some scooter rentals available.. Public transport: No public transport â walk or cycle. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
5m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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