Avoid
Ross Island (Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep) in September
Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India
Reopening. Some boats running
Why September scores 1/5
Weather
Reopening. Some boats running
Roads & Access
self drive: N/A. road condition: N/A — walking paths only. public transport: Regular boats from Phoenix Bay. from nearest city: Port Blair: 20min boat from Phoenix Bay Jetty. Boats every 30min in season. ₹150 return.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
rescue: Navy base adjacent — fastest rescue in Andaman. helpline: Island managed by Indian Navy. ambulance: Return to Port Blair by boat. police station: Navy guards on island. nearest hospital: GB Pant Hospital, Port Blair (20min by boat)
Network
VI: No, JIO: No, BSNL: No, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. No mobile network on island. Short visit — manageable without connectivity.
Kids
Kid-friendly (5/5) — Short 20-min boat ride from Port Blair, Deer roaming freely — kids love it, Flat, easy walking paths through ruins, Educational British colonial history, Quick half-day trip, not tiring
Elevation
5m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
Who should think twice
- ✗Anyone needing constant connectivity
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
- ✗Weather unpredictable
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Perfect — cool breeze, deer active, clear light for ruins photography |
| February | 5/5 | Best — dry weather, light & sound show every evening |
| March | 5/5 | Excellent. Comfortable temperature for walking ruins |
| April | 4/5 | Good but hot by midday. Go early morning |
| May | 3/5 | Hot. Short visit still OK |
| June | 1/5 | Boat service reduced in monsoon |
| July | 0/5 | Closed or very limited access during peak monsoon |
| August | 0/5 | Closed during peak monsoon |
| Septemberviewing | 1/5 | Reopening. Some boats running |
| October | 3/5 | Post-monsoon. Green and atmospheric |
| November | 4/5 | Season starting. Pleasant weather |
| December | 5/5 | Peak season. Book boat tickets early on weekends |
Practical Details
How to reach
Port Blair: 20min boat from Phoenix Bay Jetty. Boats every 30min in season. ₹150 return.. Roads: N/A — walking paths only. Self-drive: N/A. Public transport: Regular boats from Phoenix Bay. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
5m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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