Ross Island

Ross Island was the administrative headquarters of the erstwhile British administration and is also referred to as the Paris of the East. The island extends over an area of 0.6 sq km. The attractive features of Ross Island are its historical background and the left over ruins of the buildings of the British era.

The range of buildings includes clubhouses, well landscaped lawns, swimming pools, granaries, mess for officers and different tennis courts. The ruins of the church in Ross Island are a major attraction.

The small museum of Smritika in Ross Island, where the history of the island is displayed, was set up by the Indian Navy. There is a big swimming pool which is also an attraction of this small island. The Japanese had converted the island into a POW camp.

Ross Island can be visited during the day time by boat services which start from Phoenix Bay Jetty every day at 8:30 am, 10:30 am and 12:30 pm. Ross Island is situated at the entry point of the harbour at Port Blair.