Ross Island
Ross Island
4.5
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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  • Manoj Kumar C V
    Thrissur, India706 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Netaji Island
    Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island previously known after Ross Island was the formal headquarters of the british colonial adminastrators. The buildings once used are ruined by natural calamities or bombing by the Japanese who surprisingly ruled these places for nearly three years. Once the Japanese left they handed over it to Netaji hence the new name. Its about 10 minutes by boat from water sports complex, aberdeen jetty, Port Blair. The light and sound show must be pre booked. Do not forget to see the light house at the far end of the island
    Visited April 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written April 26, 2023
  • vidhya
    Ahmedabad, India8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The aesthetic Ross Island and Adventurous North Bay Island
    Ross Island and Coral Islands ( North Bay ) are the two worthy places to Visit in Andaman. Sadai Tours and Travels organised a trip to this place. Ross Island will give you glimpses of the historical events and is extremely peaceful. The beach is quiet and the island is full of Nature. You can see deer everywhere, these cute animals will welcome you in their way and make your experience warm and hearty. You will enjoy the lighthouse and the broken English Architecture is worth giving your attention. If you are interested in going to an enigmatic place full of Nature and tranquility North Bay is an adventurous place where you can do Scuba and experience other sports and adventure activities. If you want to experience what I have felt, reach out to Sadai Tours and Travels at 9531918600 ,9933202151 either of these Nos. They are affordable and trustworthy people who will give you the best experience of Andaman.
    Visited August 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written August 14, 2023
  • Akash R
    13 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Breathtaking
    A very clean and beautiful island... Kots of things to see... Although most of the buildings have collapsed but you can admire the way the island has been designed and how luxurious the life there was. Apart from that the history of Ross island is on display and a lot of peacocks and deers!
    Visited October 2022
    Traveled with family
    Written August 23, 2023
  • November Sierra
    Kannur, India1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing trip to the remains of British era
    Awesome place. Lot of deers roaming freely allover the place. this place will take you to the old british era. Very professional agent sadai tour and travel- 9531918600, 9933202151. Contact them for trips to Ross Island and other tours. Very helpful and hassle free travel arranged by them.
    Visited September 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 1, 2023
  • Meens_2012
    Pune, India64 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    One short trip to know the history
    Worth one short trip. Highlight for us was free roaming deer ..many of them. A guide lady knws each one like her pets by their names, and they follow her like pied pipers...they are though very gentle. A short tour to see the ruins can be done in the day time. Quaint place overall. Plastic, esp polythene prohibited. Ne sound and light show started at this island.
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written February 19, 2024
  • Kirti P
    Mumbai, India34 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Must Must Visit . The View from all the corners was Too Good
    Visit to This Island is Must. Light House view was SUPERB. Battery Operating car was good relief from walking. Reached there in the morning. Though Dun was at its best, it was breezy, so we Enjoyed. Top of it, DryFruit Kulfi & Coconut Water made us Very Comfortable Too. Don’t Miss 😊🙏🏻
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written March 12, 2024
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Swastikagrawal
Kolkata (Calcutta), India190 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2021 • Family
Located a short boat ride away from Port Blair it takes a total of 1to 2 hours to visit. There are lots of deers, peacocks and rabbits running around not scared of humans. You can easily take photographs with them. Good for those with interest in colonial history as well. If you don't want to walk you can take a ride on electric carts for Rs 80 only. There are good views from most places on the island as well as a nice lighthouse right at the end of the tour
Written March 8, 2021
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Rajiv Joglekar
Pune District, India14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020
1.The great attraction is to meet Smt. Anuradha Rao & her so deep friendship with deers, squirrels,peacocks & Bulbul Birds !!
Spending time with her is a life time experience. We spent an hour, when she called deers & in 2/3 mins, about 15 / 20 gathered around us & we could touch them / feed them with love. Great !!

Similarly, on one whistle & calling, at least 7/8 peacocks came & a few of them danced ! Unbelievable !!

Same was with squirrels & bulbul !!

The love between all of them & Anuradhaji is pure, intense, & so spectacular !A very very rare experience in life !!

DO NOT MISS IT !!

2. Else the battery vehicle ride of half hour is good & worth doing once !!

3. You should go with minimum 3 / 4 hrs in hand to enjoy more & be more with Anuradha Rao !
Written March 19, 2020
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DurgeshRajadhyaksha
Mumbai, India431 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
This amazing island, just 10 minutes by speedboat from Aberdeen Jetty at Port Blair, takes you back in time the moment you step on & are welcomed by the Japanese Bunker. You can either explore on your own or hire the E-Buggy to take you to the highest point. The beach is badly damaged during the Tsunami along with almost half of this island which bore the brunt of Tsunami & saved the Port Blair city. The 'Once upon a time' royal place for the elite British rulers is now in ruins. It gives impression of some of the Cambodian sites. Added attraction is Ms. Anuradha Rao who can speak to the Deer & Birds on this island. Usually, only 60-90 minutes time is allotted to tourists under the package trip by speedboat, but at least 2-3 hours should do justice to this awesome island. Check for this extra time while booking tickets & pay little extra is required. It's open to tourists only during daytime. Enjoy the Laser Show in evenings, pl remember to buy tickets from the Tourism Office near Post Office in Port Blair. No tickets are sold on the island.
Written July 31, 2020
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Sharad Sud
Gurugram (Gurgaon), India1,797 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022
Ross Island was the first 'Kala Pani' jail to be built ( before Cellular jail in port blair) and displays the ruins of the British establishment.
A 20 min boat ride from the Aberdeen Jetty gets you to Ross Island. As you approach, the water is a bright blue color !

Easier way to explore the island is through shared rickshaws for Rs.60
It takes you around the island, while the driver explains the history of the the various buildings, bungalows, jails, quarters etc.

The top of the island leads to a stairway towards the lighthouse on the island. ( best pics can be taken here)
Deer roam around the island and one can get up close and personal ( although the Deer are not friendly when one gets too close)

There is a restaurant that is sometimes operational.

The entire excursion is for ~ 2-2.5 hours, and is a must visit in Port Blair!
Written March 7, 2022
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Life is a Journey @369
Gurugram (Gurgaon), India11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2020
A must visit. A short duration visit- around 100-150 deers who are very comfortable in taking pictures with you, a few peacocks and rabbits. Historic colony of the british with their houses which are mostly not standing anymore. Beyond that a great view and a mini trek. There are options to pay 80rs per person and take a gold car ride to show the island, I would say walk on your own instead because you can take in the views at your own pace and also there is anyway a couple of flight of stairs for the viewpoint which the golf cart doesnt take you anyway so its a waste of money.
Written January 1, 2021
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Alok K
New Delhi, India252 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2021
Ross island is a beautiful place to visit, specially the light house point. Currently halt at this island is limited to 90 minutes. Once you get down of ferry, you have to buy an entrance ticket and once in, you have the option of exploring it on foot or by battery cart. We preferred battery cart because of time limitation and hot Sun. You can see ruins of buildings of British era and can imagine the life at that time.
Written April 5, 2021
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SSG
Bengaluru, India172 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022
We had identified Ross island as a must do in Port Blair after reading the reviews and blogs. We had travelled to Andaman in a group of 11 including 3 kids.

We contacted Gopal (+91 99332 02151) of Sadai Tours and Travel immediately after booking our flight tickets. He helped us get a chartered boat (Rs 370 per head) to the Ross Island and back to Port Blair.

Gopal had sent a vehicle to pick us all up from our hotel at 8:30 am. The vehicle dopped us at the Sports Complex Gate. Another person from Gopal's team took us inside and got us introduced to the Boat manager.

We were taken on the boat immediately after wearing our life jackets. It is a short trip by boat to the Ross. The boat waited for us till we finished visiting all the sites at Ross.

We had to buy entry tickets to the Ross Island (Rs 50 per head). There were golf carts waiting for taking the tourists around the small island. The tickets were Rs 80 per head. It was a very good discission to go by the gold cart as the heat was killing us all.

There is a lighthouse in the island to which you need to walk + take a few steps (10-15 min) . The views are amazing. The deers in the island are quite friendly and move around freely,

It is a good half day trip from Port Blair. Contact Gopal (+91 99332 02151) for making all the arrangements (airport / jetty pick up+ drop, local sight seeing in Port Blair, Havelock, Neil, tickets for light and sound show, ferry tickets + + +. He is THE MAN for a seamless fun easy and luxury tour in Andaman. All the drivers that came through him were really well behaved and had good knowledge about each place.
Written April 18, 2022
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VGH (Insta: @morsels.on.canvas)
Mumbai, India70 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Couples
Totally worth it. But can't spend more than 2 hours here. Definitely take the buggy car ride if you cannot walk in the scorching sun. Photo and videographers can take some stunning shots from here.
Written January 26, 2020
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Wander42097088794
2 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Family
Ross Island is beautiful and is a place where you can explore some beautiful colonial ruins and close quarter experience of the spotted dears.

But the biggest disappointment is the Buggy service inside the island run by some private buggy company. They charge Rs. 480 for a buggy for 2 pax and promise a 40 minute tour of the Island while they do a quick less than 10 minute trip without bothering to explain or show the island around. Also, they are not remorseful of cheating the tourists of poor service or for not keeping up with the promises.

I wish that Andaman State tourism department takes action against these private companies at Ross Island fooling the tourists.

Avoid the buggy at all costs if you don't want the trip to ruin your beautiful memories of Ross Island or Andaman.

Also, the entire round trip to Ross Island from Port Blair is about 1 hrs 15 minutes inclusive of the 1 hour Island trip and 15-20 minutes trip to and fro via ferry.
Written March 10, 2024
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Yashas.p
Bengaluru, India13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 • Friends

We had visited ross island on 02/01/2023. There will be an speed boat that we have to take to reach ross island from Port Blair which costs around rs/-370 per person. Once u visit Ross Island, you will be given 1 hour to spend time there. I will tell according my experience 1 hour is very less time. Electric vehicle is also available. There are many old British administration ruins, free roaming deers as well as view point. View point requires 45min trekking or one can take electric vehicle as well which is available outside jetty. Sadai Gopal bhaiya had suggested us to 1st visit light house as soon as possible since photo or view comes very well. Have attached some of photos as well. If we waste time in photography of British ruins, u can miss light house so please go to light house 1st and then on way back u can visit ruins. Since sadai gopal bhaiya had booked our speed boat tickets, we got discount and costed only 300 rs per person.
He is best and very genuine whom u can trust blindly on any booking. For any hotel/ferry/cab/auto/byk booking in andaman islands. Contact him in number 9531918600/9933202151. He will be little busy. Contact him in advance for any details. We had 10 days trip. He took care of everything. He charges very minimal also. In ANI for any thing he is go to person.
He also has very good knowledge on port blair geography.
We were very disappointed that lights and sound show were cancelled in cellular Jail. Gopal bhaiya suggested an alternative for the time. So even if any event Is cancelled, if u contact gopal bhaiya he will give u many alternate options as well.
Written January 4, 2023
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