Bharatpur Beach
Situated close to the harbour at Neil, the hub of water sports activity on the island is at the Bharatpur beach. The calm waters and white sand beach make for an enchanting view even for those who wish to enjoy their time out of the water. Plan an early day if you’re looking to partake in the water sports activities. Enjoy a session of scuba diving and head over for a snack at the stalls set up by local food vendors. Andaman and Nicobar islands scuba diving is the famous underwater sport at Bharatpur beach.
Natural Bridge
This natural bridge-like formation is created by the lashing of waves against a rocky wall jutting out which has gotten eroded to make this structure. The Natural bridge is best visited during low-tide. The walk to the Natural bridge is through a wet and rocky path, so make sure you’re prepared accordingly. There is marine life to be seen such as sea urchin, sea cucumbers or maybe even a juvenile octopus along the walk in small tide pools.
Laxmanpur Beach
Laxmanpur beach is worth a visit for a view of the sunset. As the sun sets, the water reflects the colours of the sky making for a dazzling sight. Laxmanpur beach tends to get crowded during sunset but there is ample space to walk away from the crowd and set up a beach mat and enjoy the view in solitude. This beach is a rocky one and therefore isn’t particularly popular for swimming.
Sitapur Beach
As the saying goes – the early bird gets the worm. Sitapur beach is for those early birds. Watch the sky changing colours as the sun rises on the horizon. This beach is best known for the sunrise view. Located on the southern tip of Neil Island, Laxmanpur beach faces the open sea and gives you an unobstructed view of the sun emerging out of the ocean. Try Kayaking in the Mangroves to witness an amazing experience.
