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Voykit pocket guide · India
Ross Island
Take a half‑day trip from Port Blair; one morning is enough to see the ruins and beach.
Ross Island is a small, walk‑only historic site near Port Blair. A single morning (4–5 h) covers the colonial ruins, Japanese bunkers and the beach. No accommodation exists on the island; stay in Port Blair.
- Country
- India
- Best months
- Mar–Apr
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (monsoon, check local forecast)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- INR
- Money
- Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₹1,200–₹1,800 excl. bed · Mid ₹1,800–₹2,500 excl. bed · High ₹2,500+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Jio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.
- Emergency
- Police / General emergency 112
- Plugs
- Types C, D, M · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin C plugs fit most sockets; D (three round pins) is the common wall socket; hotels often have universal sockets. UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Street food and dhabas: Nothing.; Restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.; Car and driver: ₹300–500 a day at the end of the trip.; Guide: ₹300–500 for a half day.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: ₹50–100.; Auto or Uber: Round up.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap. Buy sealed bottles (check the cap), or use RO-filtered refill stations in hotels and cafés; avoid ice from street stalls.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages. Carry tissue and sanitiser; paid public toilets (Sulabh) cost ₹5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Ferry round‑trip to Ross Island | ₹90 |
| Guided day‑tour (Ross + nearby islands) | ₹360 per person |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- IXZ · Port Blair Airport
- —
Typical fares
- Port Blair jetty → Ross Island ferry
- ₹90 round‑trip, 15 min each way (check schedule)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walking is the only way on Ross Island; the island is about 2 km (1.2 mi) long.Walking is the only way on Ross Island; the island is about 1.2 mi (2 km) long.
See and do
Known for
- Colonial chief commissioner’s house
- Presbyterian church
- Japanese WWII bunkers
- Ferari beach and old jetty
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Port Blair | Ferry from Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex jetty, 15 min | ≈30 min round‑trip |
Sleep
- Port Blair town centre
- Closest hotels and guesthouses; 5 min by taxi to the ferry jetty.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| How much does the ferry cost? | फेरी का किराया कितना है?ferry ka kiraya kitna hai? |
| Where is the jetty? | जहाज़ का घाट कहाँ है?jahaz ka ghat kahan hai? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Namaste (palms together) or a handshake between men; wait for a woman to offer her hand; avoid: Hugging or kissing strangers
- Hands and feet: Give and eat with the right hand; apologise if your foot touches someone; avoid: Pointing feet at people or shrines; touching books or food with your feet
- Temples: Shoes off, walk clockwise around shrines, accept prasad (blessed food) with the right hand; avoid: Leather in Jain temples; entering sanctums that say Hindus only
- Home visit: Bring sweets or fruit; accept tea at least once; avoid: Refusing all food; wearing shoes inside
- Questions: Expect personal questions (married? job? salary?) as friendliness; avoid: Taking offence; answer vaguely if you prefer
- Saying no: A firm, polite 'nahi, dhanyavaad' (no, thank you) and keep walking; avoid: Long explanations to touts
- Dress: Loose clothes covering shoulders and knees; kurta tops are cheap and cool; avoid: Swimwear or shorts away from Goa beaches
Scams and watch-outs
- The island is under Indian Navy control; only licensed boats may land.
- Unauthorized fishermen boats are illegal and may be stopped.
- Ferry fare and schedule can change; verify price before boarding.
The island is safe for visitors; main risks are unauthorized boat operators and occasional strong sun—use sunscreen and stay hydrated.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Ross Island yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Colonial chief commissioner’s house
- Presbyterian church
- Japanese WWII bunkers
- Ferari beach and old jetty
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Eternal Andamans – Ross Island ferry info: www.eternalandamans.com/ross-island-andaman
- Wikidata – Ross Island coordinates: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Ross Island (South Andaman), revision 5248645 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5248645
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Ross Island
कृपया इस पते पर ले चलें
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / General emergency112
US Consulate in Port Blair (check address); other embassies in New Delhi.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/ross-island-south-andaman). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.