Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep (Ross Island)
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A small island off Sri Vijaya Puram that was the British administrative headquarters, now with ruins overgrown by trees and roots.
MonumentOff Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair), South AndamanBest time to visit: October to May
Highlights
- Ruins of the church, bakery, Chief Commissioner’s house and other buildings
- Deer and peacocks roaming freely
- Evening sound-and-light show
- Views of the harbour
Significance
The island was renamed in December 2018 in honour of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, who hoisted the national flag at Port Blair in December 1943.