Sight
Ross Island, South Andaman district
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Ross Island, now a protected historical site, was once the administrative headquarters of the British in the Andamans. Visitors can explore the evocative ruins of a church, a ballroom, government buildings, and a bakery, all overtaken by banyan trees and tropical vegetation. The island also features a small museum and a resident population of deer and peacocks. A short ferry ride from Port Blair, Ross Island offers a poignant blend of history and nature, with the crumbling structures telling stories of colonial life.
Don't miss
- Explore the roofless church with its Gothic arches and overgrown vines.
- See the ruins of the British chief commissioner's residence and the bakery.
- Watch peacocks and deer roaming freely among the historic buildings.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Ross Island, South Andaman district
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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