Ross & Smith are twin islands located in North Andaman along Aerial Bay. These are 2 independent islands connected 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!

Day light hours: Ranges from 3:22 for each day in June to 9:37 to each day in March. There is an average of 2405 hours of sunlight per year with an average of 6:35 of sunlight per day.

Best time to Shoot: October to May

Connectivity Details:

Ross and Smith islands can be reached by boat from the Diglipur Jetty. These are small fibre motorboats that can carry between 6 and 10 people. The islands lie 8km away and take about 20 minutes to reach. Boat tickets and forest permits are required that can both be bought at the jetty, before getting onto the boat.

Permission required to shoot at this location : Yes

Accommodation available

⦁ Number of Hotels available category-wise (star/Budget hotel)
⦁ Names, Addresses and Contact details of each
⦁ Ross and smith island, Diglipur has numbers of hotels ranging from Both Star/Budget hotels, guest houses, lodges etc. The list of which is available on tourism department’s website: https://www.andamantourism.gov.in/

Local transporters and taxis 
⦁ The State transport service run by the Transport Department of the A&N Administration is an easily accessible means of transport which moves around the Port Blair city and other parts of the island. 
⦁ Authority and Designation of the Officer –  Director of Transport
Address – Directorate of Transport, 
A & N Administration, 
Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands,
Pin code – 744 101.
Phone number – 03192 230225
Email – dirtpt[dot]and[at]nic[dot]in
Website – transport.and.nic.in

Availability of Emergency and Medical Services

Nearest Medical Facility Category 
Hospital – Primary Health Centre
Address – NH 223, Diglipur, Andaman and Nicobar Islands 744202
Ph. No. : 03192 272 236
Website – http://www.and.nic.in/C_charter/health/dhs/index.html#gph
GB Pant Hospital at Port Blair is well versed with all the modern technologies.

Availability of Filmic resources for production support
“Guidelines for shooting of films” prescribes to maintain database of production & post-Production facilities, equipment suppliers, film talent/crew, line producers/service production companies, location managers, producers/production houses, Directors etc. available to filmmakers in details.

Names of previous films shots in the location (Domestic-Hindi and Regional, International)- 
⦁ Hey Radhe (Film), Temple Run (Game), Let’s Go (Film), Heaven Land
⦁ Documentaries films, Several music videos & short videos.

Incentive if any for filming on this location: As per “Guidelines for shooting of films” committee has been constituted  comprising of following members:

⦁ Chief Secretary, A&N Admin – Chairman
⦁ Principal Secretary, Finance – Member
⦁ Secretary (Information Publicity and Tourism) - Member
⦁ Director (IP&T) – Convener
The chairman of the committee may invite members outside the composition of the committee. 

Any Cultural Festival/Event held here-if so a small description 
“The Island Tourism Festival” is a weeklong festival filled with cultural programmes held at different parts of the Islands is a mega event.
Apart from this the major events are Beach Festival, Monsoon Festival, Food Festival and Film Festivals.