Ross Island:The erstwhile administrative headquarters of the British was referred to in the early 20th century as the Paris of the East. Manicured lawns that led up to clubhouses, swimming pools, granaries, officers messes, tennis courts and a majestic church lie in ruins, reclaimed by nature after an earthquake in June 1941. Deer roam the islands today, peering from behind the thick bushes, and sometimes mustering up courage to eat biscuits out of your hand. A graveyard has headstones of army officers who died young, and that of an infant who lived for just 22 hours. It is an eerie place, now owned by the navy. Some parts are off limits for visitors. A small museum displays pictures of its old grandeur.
Open every day except Wednesday. Ferries from Phoenix Bay Jetty at 8.30 am, 10.00 am, 12.30 pm and 2.00 pm; return ferries at 8.45 am, 12.40 pm, 2.10 pm and 4.40 pm. A return ticket costs Rs 20 and the ride takes about 20 minutes. The island Can be explored on foot.
Option I : Ex. Portblair City Hotel
Location : Portblair ( 2 km east of Port Blair.)
Duration:03-4 hr
- After Breakfast Pick up from Portblair Hotel proceed to the voyage begins in a boat towards Ross Island –the erstwhile capital of Port Blair during the British Régimes. The Island presently housestheruins of old building like Chief Commissioner’s house, Government houses, Church, Bakery, Press, Swimming pool, etc.
OPTION II : Ex. Peerless Hotel Portblalir
Location : Portblair ( 2 km east of Port Blair.)
Duration:03-4 hr
- After Breakfast Pick up from Peerless Hotel & proceed to the voyage begins in a boat towards Ross Island –the erstwhile capital of Port Blair during the British Régimes. The Island presently housestheruins of old building like Chief Commissioner’s house, Government houses, Church, Bakery, Press, Swimming pool, etc.
Additional Info : Close on Wednesday.
- Visit Ross Island
For Tours
- 7 days before Start of the tour No Charge
- 3 Days before start of the tour 50 % of the amount will be refunded.
- Cancellation 48 hours or lesser no refund.
- For Refund thru Credit Card 5% Bank charges Applicable
For Transfers
- 24 Hours before Start of the transfer.
- For Refund thru Credit Card 5% Bank charges Applicable