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Neil Island

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About Neil Island
Neill Island, officially Shaheed Island, is an island of the Andaman Islands, located in Ritchie's Archipelago. It belongs to the South Andaman administrative district, part of the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. the island lies 36 km (22 mi) northeast from Port Blair. Neill Island is named after British Brigadier general James Neill, who had fought on the side of the British East Indian company in the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857. Neill Island was uninhabited until the arrival of settlers in the late 1960s. Like Havelock, the vast majority of settlers at Neill were refugees from erstwhile Bangladesh, following the exodus of Hindu Bangladeshis prior to that country's war of independence in 1971. On 30 December 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that Neill Island would be renamed as Shaheed Island. The island belongs to the Ritchie's Archipelago and is located between Havelock Island and Rose Island. It is a comparatively flat island, and much of the landmass was deemed suitable for paddy cultivation. Unfortunately, as a result of this, very little forest cover remains at Neil, and almost all of it is concentrated in the reserve forest on Neil's north-western side. Neill island tends to remain a degree or two warmer than Havelock as a result of the lack of forest cover. The island is not without charm however, but it is a different, pastoral sort of charm that the island offers.[citation needed] Politically, Neill Island is part of Neill Kendra panchayat, of Port Blair Taluk. There is a jetty at Neill Kendra, which serves as the only access point of the island. There are regular Government ferry from Port Blair to Neill Island. There are private cruise ships such as Makruzz and Coastal Cruise. Despite its minuscule tourist infrastructure, an increasing number of tourists have chosen to stay at Neill Island instead of neighboring Havelock Island. There are a handful of restaurants and basic beach hotels that cater to international and domestic tourists. Entry to Neill Island from Bharatpur Jetty. Hawrah Natural Bridge, Neill Island. Neill Island Neill Island within Ritchie's Archipelago
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How to reach Neil Island?

Neil Island is located in south_andaman,andaman_island

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to Neil Island distance
580.4 km
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to Neil Island distance
608.9 km
Dawei
to Neil Island distance
612.4 km
Rangoon
to Neil Island distance
647.8 km
Bago
to Neil Island distance
716.2 km
Mawlamyine
to Neil Island distance
717.1 km
Banda Aceh
to Neil Island distance
742.0 km
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  • Where is Neil Island located?
    Neil Island is located in south_andaman andaman_island.
  • What are the opening hours of Neil Island?
    The open hours vary based on time to time basis. General open hours are displayed under Top Attractions section at the top of this page. Please contact with your travel dates for the most accurate and up-to-date information on Neil Island's open hours.
  • What is the best time to visit Neil Island?
    The best time to visit depends on weather and local events. Check seasonal highlights and current conditions to plan the most comfortable trip.
  • How can I visit Neil Island?
    You can plan to visit along our self-guided group trip based on the available fixed departures listed under Visit & Accomodation section at the top, at a minimal cost. Alternatively, you can choose your specific dates to get the approximate cost and trip plan from Joingo.
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