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.

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.

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

ho ey oo ers’ paradise. Cherai is another

wonderful place to visit and is located on the

Vipin Island which forms a part of the Cochin city.

CHORAO ISLAND

A kind-of Portuguese influence can be found in the

isla d’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.

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 isla d’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.

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.

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.

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 Touris .

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.

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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