- 10 LS Street , Haddo, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
NATURAL BRIDGE
NATURAL BRIDGE
The Natural Bridge is the result of the continuous thrashing of waves over the years. It has also endured the impact of the Tsunami in 2004 and saved Neil Island from depredation. Locally the bridge is also known as Howrah Bridge. The name is given by Bengalis who are residing here for a long time. Nestled at a distance of about 40 kilometres from Port Blair, the Neil Island is tagged as the Vegetable Bowl of Andaman. Thanks to the sumptuous produce from the vast expanse of agricultural land. The natural bridge at Neil Island is best during low tides when one can spot sea creatures and corals trapped in small puddles. The bridge comprises two living natural corals.
NATURAL BRIDGE
The Natural bridge formation in Neil Island is a rock jutting out from the main wall with a giant hole in it created by the continuous lashing waves over the years. The wall alongside bore the brunt of the Tsunami in the year 2004 and protected Neil Island from devastation. In the far corner, another natural bridge formation is underway. The bridge is also known as Howrah Bridge locally, a name given in jest by the Bengali settlers. To reach this place you need to trek down from the main road where you get to witness the rocky beach with limestone rocks spread across the beach which are partially eroded in the salt waters probably due to the erosion with tides over thousands of years. You can see many starfishes or sea cucumbers visible in the shallow waters between the rocks.
