1. MUNROE ISLANDS Munroe Islands are a cluster of eight small islands located at the confluence of Ashtamudi Lake and the Kallada River, in Kollam district of Kerala, located about 25 kilometers from Kollam Town. 2. RAMESHWARAM Rameshwaram Island is located between peninsular India and Sri Lanka in the Gulf of Mannar. It is well-known pilgrimage centre, a corridor of faith. 3. COCHIN ISLAND The island, along with its calm backwaters, majestic monuments and rich heritage is truly delightful destination. 4. CHORAO ISLAND Chorao is a beautiful island on the Mandovi River. The island is around five kilometers from Panaji and is one of the largest islands in Goa. 5. ELEPHANTA ISLAND Elephanta Island is a small island, one among the islands of Mumbai harbor beautiful tourist destination. 6. MAJULI ISLAND Majuli Island is located on Brahmaputra River in the state of Assam and is the largest mid-river deltaic island in the world. 7. NETRANI ISLANDS Netrani or the Pigeon Island is a tiny island located off the coast of Karnataka and is easily accessible from Goa or Mumbai. 8. St. MARY’S ISLANDS St. Mary’s Islands, also known as the Coconut Islands or the Thonsepar, are a set of four small islands in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Malpe in Udupi, Karnataka. 9. SAGAR ISLAND Sagar Island is an island in the Ganges delta, lying on the continental shelf of Bay of Bengal. This island, also known as Gangasagar or Sagardwip, is considered a sacred place in regards of Hindu pilgrimage.

1. MUNROE ISLANDS
Munroe Islands are a cluster of eight small
islands located at the confluence of Ashtamudi
Lake and the Kallada River, in Kollam district of
Kerala, located about 25 kilometers from Kollam
Town. Home to some of the best scenic spots
and tropical attractions
Munroe Islands are a famous tourist destination in
God’s Own Country. Watch coir retting process, coir
weaving, fishing and prawn-feeding to enjoy the
right feel of the place. One can also go for a
migratory bird watch, and enjoy narrow canals and
waterways, lagoons, coconut farms on the lake
shore, Kandal plants and the beautiful tiny islands of
Pathupara.

2. RAMESWARAM
Rameshwaram Island is located between peninsular
India and Sri Lanka in the Gulf of Mannar. It is well-
known pilgrimage centre, a corridor of faith. A point
attraction is the principal temple situated on the
island, where the deity, Rameshwara lingam is
installed. The place is, therefore, very sacred to the
Hindus and hence is visited by people from all over
the country.
Among the other highlights of Rameshwaram are
Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple, Agnitheertham,
Gandamadana Parvatham, Dhanushkodi, Jada
Theertham and Viloondi Theertham.
Rameshwaram is connected to mainland via the
Pamban Bridge, which is very famous by itself.

3. COCHIN ISLAND
The island, along with its calm backwaters, majestic
monuments and rich heritage is truly delightful
destination. It has a natural harbor that has seen
the coming together of various cultures and
traditions over many centuries via sea, which has
further contributed to its multitude of cultures.
The Bolgatty Island Resort, located at small
distance from the Kochi Drive, is tucked away
nicely among the giant umbrellas of refreshing
trees amidst the bustling city. Situated alongside,
the Bolgatty Palace and is considered a
honeymooners’ paradise. Cherai is another
wonderful place to visit and is located on the
Vipin Island which forms a part of the Cochin city.

4. CHORAO ISLAND
A kind-of Portuguese influence can be found in the
island’s many beautiful whitewashed churches, the
Church of St Bartholomew and the Church of Our
Lady of Grace being the most known ones. The
place is also famous for the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
which houses a wide variety of birds.
Chorao is a beautiful island on the Mandovi River.
The island is around five kilometers from Panaji
and is one of the largest islands in Goa. The thick
mangrove hedge that covers a major part of the
island gives it a very mystical look.

5. ELEPHANTA ISLAND
Elephanta Island is a small island, one among the
islands of Mumbai harbor. It is a beautiful tourist
destination, especially for a day trip and is well
known for its cave temples carved from rocks,
known as the Elephanta Caves and thick-wooded
mango, tamarind and palm trees.
The trip to the island will feel like a journey back
in time because of the island’s mystic and art-
reigned appeal. Easily accessible from Mumbai via
ferry, this island has a very rustic appeal and is a
beautiful place to visit.

6. MAJULI ISLAND
Majuli Island is located on Brahmaputra River in the
state of Assam and is the largest mid-river deltaic
island in the world. The assemblage and
assimilation of a number of ethnic groups under the
same sky, all retaining their respective individual
and traditional cultural entities
is a very striking phenomenon that attracts
visitors from all over the world. Garamur Satra,
Auniati Satra, Dakhinpat Satra, Kamalabari Satra,
Bengenaati Satra, and Samaguri Satra are major
tourist attractions of this place of mesmerizing
natural beauty and cultural appeal.

7. NETRANI ISLANDS
Netrani or the Pigeon Island is a tiny island located
off the coast of Karnataka and is easily accessible
from Goa or Mumbai. The island is not very densely
populated, apart from being home to numerous
pigeons and wild goats. Netrani is a coral island and
therefore.
Very suitable for snorkeling and other diving
activities. Many varieties of coral, butterfly fish,
trigger fish, parrot fish, eels and shrimps make the
island a diverse spot in terms of sea-life. The
island is strewn with sharp jagged rocks, which
only add up to its overall appeal.

8. St. MARY’S ISLANDS
St. Mary’s Islands, also known as the Coconut
Islands or the Thonsepar, are a set of four small
islands in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Malpe in
Udupi, Karnataka. They are especially known for
their distinctive geological formation of columnar
basaltic lava.
Because of these boulders, these islands are
considered an important site for “Geo Tourism”.
Tourists can wander around freely and enjoy the
hexagonal formations from vantage locations.
Being bereft of concrete jungles, these islands are
pretty amazing to spend a few calm hours at.

9. SAGAR ISLAND
Sagar Island is an island in the Ganges delta, lying on
the continental shelf of Bay of Bengal. This island,
also known as Gangasagar or Sagardwip, is
considered a sacred place in regards of Hindu
pilgrimage. In terms of tourism, this island is still
unexplored and therefore, can be considered
unexploited.
The surroundings hence are very calm and
soothing. A special treat is the lighthouse at
Gangasagar, which offers a panoramic view of the
spectacular beach, from where one can enjoy
sunrises and sunsets like no place else.

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