NSCB DWEEP Travel Guide

Step back in time on Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island, a small island a short ferry ride from Port Blair that holds significant historical weight. Once the administrative headquarters of the British in the Andaman Islands, the island now stands as a captivating ruin, where nature intertwines with the remnants of colonial architecture. Originally named Ross Island after marine surveyor Daniel Ross, the island was renamed in 2018 to honor Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's visit in 1943, when he hoisted the Indian flag. The island offers a glimpse into the opulent life of the British administrators and the harsh realities faced by Indian freedom fighters banished to the infamous penal colony. Explore the ruins of the Chief Commissioner's House, the Presbyterian Church, and other colonial-era structures, now embraced by banyan roots, creating a surreal and beautiful landscape. Visit the Smritika Museum to view photographs and artifacts from the island's past. Wander through the island and encounter friendly deer and peacocks roaming freely amidst the ruins. In the evening, witness the Sound and Light Show that narrates the island's history through interactive storytelling and light projections.