On the southwest side of the island, signposted from Neil Kendra (1.5km), this rocky cove is famous for its striking Natural Bridge rock formation, accessible only at low tide.


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1. Beach 1

1 MILES

A long sweep of sandy white coastline and mangroves wrapping around the northwest end of the island, 2km from the jetty, and gazing across to Havelock …

2. Beach 4

1.45 MILES

Neil Island's best swimming beach, though its proximity to the jetty (just west) is a turn-off, as is the rowdy day-trip scene packed with motorised boats…

3. Beach 3

1.91 MILES

This secluded rock-studded cove with powdery sand and good snorkelling sits on Neil's south coast and is one of the better beaches for lazing around.

4. Beach 5

3.28 MILES

On the far eastern side of the island, 5km southeast of the jetty, Sitapur is a rugged sweep of silver-white sand, with small limestone caves accessible…

5. Kalapathar

9.96 MILES

Pristine Kalapathar is a salt-white swathe of sand lapped by clear turquoise water. It's a favourite sunrise-gazing spot, and you may have to walk a bit…

6. Radhanagar Beach

11.17 MILES

One of India’s (and indeed Asia's) most fabulous and famous stretches of sand: a beautiful bleach-blonde curve of powdery sugar fronted by perfectly…

7. Neil's Cove

11.68 MILES

With its gorgeous teal ‘lagoon’, Neil's Cove is a gem of sheltered sand and crystalline water. Swimming is prohibited at dusk and dawn; take heed of any…

8. Beach 5

12.91 MILES

On Havelock's eastern coast, palm-ringed Beach 5 has your classic tropical vibe with cream-coloured sand, cerulean sea, shady patches and few sandflies…

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