Peak Season
Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) in February
Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India
Driest month. Best coral viewing at low tide
Why February scores 5/5
Weather
Driest month. Best coral viewing at low tide
Roads & Access
self drive: Bicycle rental ₹100-200/day. Some scooter rentals available.. road condition: One main road, decent. Sand patches on beach roads.. public transport: No public transport — walk or cycle. from nearest city: Port Blair: ferry 2.5-3hr (₹500-1000). Havelock: ferry 1hr (₹400). 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 — 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 — UPI unreliable.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Very calm and quiet — no traffic, Cycling is safe and fun for kids, Natural Bridge is a unique geological sight, Beaches are shallow and safe
Elevation
5m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Anyone looking for the best time to visit
Who should think twice
- ✗Anyone needing constant connectivity
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Perfect — calm seas, Natural Bridge best viewed, cycling weather ideal |
| Februaryviewing | 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 — avoid |
| August | 0/5 | Monsoon — avoid |
| September | 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 (₹500-1000). Havelock: ferry 1hr (₹400). 2-3 ferries daily in season.. Roads: One main road, decent. Sand patches on beach roads.. Self-drive: Bicycle rental ₹100-200/day. Some scooter rentals available.. Public transport: No public transport — walk or cycle. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
5m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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