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Sitapur Beach (Sunrise Beach), Neil

Neil Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

4.3 (0)

Overview

The easternmost beach of Neil, framed by low cliffs and paddy, renowned as the island's dawn spot where the sun rises straight out of the sea.

Why visit: Neil's dramatic sunrise beach.

Things to do

›Sunrise watching
›Cliff backdrop
›Quiet swim
›Paddy-field walk

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–May

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹100–500

Duration

1–2 hrs

Nearby attractions

Within

2.2 km

🪂 Adventure

4.6

Scuba Diving at Neil Island

Neil Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Neil's gentle reefs — sites like Junction, Margherita's Mischief and Busy Burro — offer relaxed dives rich in soft corals, seahorses and macro life.

Nov–AprHalf–full dayExplore

2.5 km

💎 Hidden Gem📍 Island

4.5

Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)

Neil Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

A tiny laid-back island of paddy fields, cycle paths and mellow beaches — the quieter, greener counterpart to Havelock, ringed by coral lagoons.

Oct–May1–2 daysExplore

2.7 km

📍 Nature

4.1

Neil Kendra Coral Point

Neil Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

The reef flats and rock pools near Neil's jetty where low tide reveals live corals, sea cucumbers and anemones just off the road.

Oct–May (low tide)1 hrExplore

2.9 km

📍 Cultural

3.9

Shaheed Dweep Jetty & Village

Neil Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

The friendly little harbour village of Neil Island — bicycle-rental stalls, vegetable farms and easy access to all the island's beaches.

Oct–May1–2 hrsExplore

4.5 km

🪂 Adventure

4.4

Neil Island Coral Reef Snorkelling (Bharatpur)

Neil Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Snorkel the shallow coral gardens off Bharatpur Beach, one of the easiest and most colourful reef experiences in the Andamans for families.

Oct–May2–3 hrsExplore

4.5 km

🏖️ Beach

4.4

Laxmanpur Beach

Neil Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

A long west-facing beach of fine white sand and exposed reef flats at low tide, celebrated as Neil Island's premier sunset spot.

Oct–May1–2 hrsExplore

4.8 km

🏖️ Beach

4.4

Bharatpur Beach

Neil Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Neil's water-sports beach with a shallow coral lagoon — glass-bottom boats, snorkelling and jet-skis over reefs teeming with fish beside white sand.

Oct–MayHalf dayExplore

4.9 km

📍 Nature

4.3

Natural Bridge (Howrah Bridge), Neil

Neil Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

A striking natural coral-rock arch reachable at low tide, surrounded by rock pools full of anemones, crabs, starfish and small reef creatures.

Oct–May (low tide)1–2 hrsExplore

17.3 km

🪂 Adventure

4.7

Kaala Pathar Dive Site (The Wall)

Havelock, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

One of Havelock's premier deep dives — a dramatic coral wall dropping into the blue, patrolled by sharks, rays and schooling fish.

Nov–AprHalf dayExplore

18.1 km

🏖️ Beach

4.5

Kalapathar Beach

Havelock, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Named for the black rocks at its edge, a serene east-facing beach of white sand and emerald water — the island's finest spot for a quiet sunrise.

Oct–May1–2 hrsExplore

20.3 km

🪂 Adventure

4.8

Havelock Scuba Diving (Nemo Reef & The Wall)

Havelock, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

India's scuba capital — PADI dive centres run trips to sites like Nemo Reef, The Wall, Aquarium and Lighthouse, rich with corals, turtles and reef sharks.

Nov–AprHalf–full dayExplore

20.4 km

🪂 Adventure

4.5

The Aquarium Dive Site

Havelock, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

A shallow, sheltered reef perfect for beginners and snorkellers, alive with clownfish, parrotfish and corals in warm, calm water.

Nov–AprHalf dayExplore