Ross & Smith Islands, also known as Twin Islands, are connected with a 50 meters narrow sand bar and its seashore is bordered with thick tropical forest. The sparkling blue water makes it a heaven for leisure, sun-bathing, swimming and adventure activities like Snorkeling and Scuba Diving. Ross & Smith Islands are home to the Olive Ridley turtles and just near the beach is the turtle nesting point and marine sanctuary, which means, being the right place at the right time, one can even witness the turtle nesting.

Ross & Smith Islands are actually two islands joined together by a sand bar to make a single group of islands. To reach these islands, a speed boat can be hired and the ride would take around 25 mins from the Ariel Bay Jetty in Diglipur. What makes these islands truly beautiful and sets them apart from the rest of the islands is that these two islands are joined 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.

Ross & Smith Islands has a Marine Sanctuary 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. The clear blue waters add a touch of cleanliness to the whole experience.

Kalipur beach at Diglipur is the most visited beach for Turtle nesting in the entire Andaman Islands. The beach is pretty famous actually and the turtles do come to lay eggs here. The beach is preserved and security guards are present all day and night for the safety of the turtles. You will need a guide at night to actually spot any turtle laying eggs here. For a newbie its practically difficult to spot a turtle at night and if you are smart enough to search via a light source then forget it as the turtles won't turn up fearing danger.

The entire beach of North & Middle Andamans becomes home to thousands of turtles from various species during their nesting seasons. Kalipur Beach is one of the most famous Turtle nesting grounds preferred by maximum species of turtles to swim in and nest themselves here for their egg-laying and hatching. The forest department has specific arrangements for the safety of the turtles and their eggs. They help the eggs hatch in healthy conditions and then the baby turtles are helped swim away in the seas after they are ready to do so.

The top two places to see turtle nest in Diglipur is Kalipur Beach and Ramnagar Beach. Even at Rangat, you can see a turtle nesting at the Dhanninalah mangrove walkway.

Kalipur beach Turtle Nesting
We recommend travelers to stay at Pristine Beach Resort or Turtle resort at Diglipur to experience turtle nesting at Kalipur beach. These two properties are a few meters away from the beach. Possibly the best location to stay to experience turtle nesting in the Andaman Islands.

Day 1: Visit Jarawa Adivasi Reserve Forest, Lime Ston Cove and Mangrove Boat Ride. Early morning (at 3.30 am), check-out from hotel and proceed by a car depart for Baratang Island (about 110 kms. by road from Port Blair) which is famous for Limestone Cave and Beautifull Mangrove Creeks. The journey to this island by road will mesmerise you as you move through the dense Jarawa (one of the Tribes of Andaman & Nicobar Islands) Reserve Forest. After reaching Baratang jetty, you will be taken by boat to Limestone Cave winding its way through enchanting Mangrove Forest. After exploring the enchanting Limestone Cave and Beautifull Mangrove Creeks you will get back to Baratang jetty then by car proceed to you will be taken to Diglipur. (about 197 kms. by road from Baratang). En route from Baratang to Diglipur, you will reach Diglipur enjoying the beautiful Azad Hind Fauj Setu, green rural environment of Rangat and Mayabandar and the lifestyle of the rural people. Then you will be dropped at your hotel. Check-in and relax there. (Overnight stay at Diglipur)

Day 2: Visit Ross and Smith Island Trip with Boat Ride. Evening Kalipur Beach at Diglipur In the morning after breakfast, proceed to visit Ross and Smith Island at Diglipur. To visit Ross and Smith Island, first you will be by car taken to the Arial Bay jetty from where you will board a boat to reach Ross and Smith Island. 2 Islands separated by a Sand bar are a treat to see and experience. It takes around 30 minutes by boat to reach the twin Island. Virgin beaches on this island are a treat to experience. Spend your day enjoying the turquoise water and walk on the Sand bar that adjoins both Ross and Smith Island. After enjoying in this pristine beach, you will get back by boat to Arial Bay jetty. our representative will be waiting for your. then you will be taken to Kalipur beach. here you can experience the overnight nesting of turtles. On completion, you will be dropped at your hotel. and relax there. (Overnight stay at Diglipur)

Day 3 : Visit Amkunj Sea Beach & Dhani Nallah Mangrove walkway Early in the morning (at 4.30 am), check-out from hotel and proceed by a car depart for Port Blair (about 307 kms. by road from Diglipur). we start our journey back from Diglipur to Port Blair via the Middle Andaman Islands. We will take pit stops as we cross the points Amkunj Sea Beach & Dhani Nallah Mangrove walkway on our way back to Port Blair. This walkway has been created by making way through a thick mangrove forest. You will also get a chance to see how mangrove cultivation is done in the Andaman Islands during this tour. On completion, you will be dropped at your hotel. Check-in and relax there. (Overnight stay at Port Blair)

Highlights • Cab for 2 Night and 3 Days • Trip from Port Blair to Diglipur in private AC car • Hotel Stay not Included • Cab to Baratang, Rangat, Ross and Smith is included • Boat Ticket to Baratang, Ross and Smith Island is not included. • Travel Assistance