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To reach the Ross & Smith Islands, you need to obtain a forest permit from the Forest Office at Diglipur. The cost is predefined by the competent department; our island experts will be updating you with the exact amount chargeable for the permits. You have to take a motorboat to reach the Ross n Smith from Diglipur. The boat leaves from Arial Bay Jetty (The seaport of Diglipur) between 8 am to 2 pm (depending on the weather conditions and permissions from competent authorities). The boat takes about 25 minutes to reach from Arial Bay to Ross n Smith Island.
Diglipur is situated at a distance of around 300 Kms from Port Blair. Therefore, to reach Ross and Smith Island from Port Blair, first you need to reach Diglipur and then take a boat for Aerial bay to reach Ross and Smith Island.
Reaching Ross and Smith Island From Havelock Island
To reach Ross and Smith Island from Havelock Island, first, you need to reach Port Blair. After reaching Port Blair you can take a cab or bus to Diglipur and later take a boat from aerial bay to visit Ross and Smith Island.