Ross and Smith Islands in Andaman Islands

The Twin Islands in the Andaman Nicobar group of islands are Ross and Smith, actually two islands that were united to form a single group of islands. Visit andaman.vacations for more info. These are one of the must watch places in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. These beautiful islands are in North Andaman.

One can easily reach these islands by taking a boat (dunghi) from Diglipur Jetty. Boats run from early morning till noon. The islands also have a bit of corals under the water but they are not much known and are present in deep sea so in a way coral life is not to be experienced here. Water is crystal clear and gem green in color. Sun bathing in Ross and Smith Islands is a wonderful experience that can be had only after visiting them.

Ross & Smith islands are actually two islands – Ross & Smith joined together by a sand bar to make a single group of islands. Ross & Smith Islands requires forest permit from the Forest Office at Diglipur. The permission costs Rs 50 for Indian tourists and Rs 500 for foreign tourists and can be obtained on all days (except Sunday) between 6am to 2pm. A fisher mans boat or a speed boat can be hired and the ride would take around 25 min from the Ariel Bay Jetty in Diglipur. What makes these islands truly beautiful and sets them apart from the rest of the islands is that these two islands are joined by a natural, sand bar. Water is crystal clear and gem green in color. Sun bathing in Ross & Smith Islands is a wonderful experience. During high tide, the sand bar disappears leaving a trail of water between the two islands and during low tide the sand bar appears again making the islands look majestic! There is a Marine Sanctuary on the island which makes it an ideal place for spotting beautiful coral reefs and colorful species from the underwater. The beach is surrounded by tropical forests and is a preferred place for trekking and trail hiking by many tourists. One can also opt for activities like Scuba Diving & Snorkeling. The clear blue waters add a touch of cleanliness to the whole experience. Ross & Smith islands are home to the Olive Ridley turtles which means, being the right place at the right time, one can even witness the turtle nesting!