Ross and Smith Island are twin islands, joined by a sand bar that is visible during low tide. The sand bar in the form of the crescent is the main attraction of the place. These islands are the crown jewels of the North Andaman. The beach is rarely crowded and many times tourists find the whole island to themselves alone.
Ross and Smith Islands cannot be visited without prior permission from the forest office at Diglipur. Permission cost is chargeable and can be obtained on all days except Sunday.
How To Reach
Ross and Smith, the famous twin islands, can be visited from Diglipur in North Andaman. There are no regular public boats available, but you can hire a dongi or a private boat. The distance from Port Blair to Ross and Smith Island is around 315 km, covered by a combination of road and ferry journey to reach Diglipur. Once in Diglipur, you need to travel about 20 km to Aerial Bay Jetty, from where boats operated by the Forest Department and private operators take approximately 20–30 minutes to reach Ross and Smith Island.
Where To Stay
Smith Island has a few small huts along the beach where visitors can rest for a while, but there are no proper stay options on the island itself. Tourists are not permitted to stay overnight here. Instead, visitors can stay at Stewart Island or in Diglipur, where a range of accommodation options are available, offering the necessary amenities and services for a comfortable stay.
Sightseeing And Activities
A visit to Ross and Smith Island offers a mix of natural beauty and adventure. The island is home to a marine sanctuary, making it one of the best places to spot vibrant coral reefs and a variety of colorful marine species. It is also a nesting ground for the Olive Ridley Turtles, and if you are lucky, you may even witness the magical sight of turtle nesting along the beaches.
What To Do
Turquoise blue water around this island is the best site for swimming and snorkelling.( No snorkelling equipment is available on the island, so carry your masks, flippers, snorkels and towel with you.) The beach is surrounded by tropical forest and is a preferred place for trekking.Changing rooms and showers are available for use free of cost.You have to bring your own lunch because there is no option of restaurant or hotel in Ross and Smith Island.
Ross and Smith are twin islands situated near Diglipur in North Andaman, around 315 km from Port Blair.
No, night stays are not allowed on the Ross and Smith Islands. Tourists can rest in small huts during the day but must return by evening. Accommodation is available at Diglipur or Stewart Island.
No, there are no restaurants or food stalls on the Ross and Smith Islands. Visitors should carry their own food and water.
No, visitors need to carry their own snorkeling gear (mask, fins, snorkel) as equipment is not available for rent in Ross and Smith Islands.
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