Travel Reference
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( 9474274991; Beach 3; huts ?350)
Another reason why travellers are heading to Beach 3, with
relaxed bungalows run by a friendly couple, a sandy garden, free snorkelling gear and a
book exchange.
RESORT
$$$
Seashell
( 9933239625;
www.seashellneil.com
;
Beach 1; r incl breakfast ?5370)
It was only a matter of time be-
fore a fancy resort arrived at Neil, but thankfully it's nice and unobtrusive, with tented
cottages leading down to the mangrove-lined beach.
Eating
Moonshine
(mains ?40-150)
On the road to Beach 1, this backpacker favourite has excellent home-made
pastas, fish thalis and cold beer.
SEAFOOD, INDIAN
$
Blue Sea
(Beach 3; mains from ?90; 8.30am-10.30pm)
Old-school beach shack with sandy floor and
dangling beach curios, and all the usual dishes. The path here leads to arguably Neil's best
beach.
SEAFOOD, INDIAN
$
INDIAN, CONTINENTAL
$
Chand Restaurant
(Bazaar; mains ?50-200; 6am-10.30pm)
Best place in the market with good mix of international
and Indian dishes, strong filtered coffee and delicious seafood.
Getting There & Around
A ferry heads to Port Blair two or three times a day (?195, two hours). There's also one or
two daily ferries to Havelock (?195, one hour), and three ferries a week to Long Island
(?260, five hours). There's talk the Makruzz ferry might commence a service to/from Port
Blair.
Hiring a bicycle (per day from ?50) is the best way to get about; roads are flat and dis-
tances short. You'll be able to find one in the bazaar, or guesthouses. An autorickshaw
will take you to Beach 1 or 3 from the jetty for ?50 to ?60.
