India's Most Incredible

ISLANDS

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Often called 'India's Venice', this cluster of 8 islets lie in the tranquil backwaters of Kerala and is known for canoeing.

1. MUNROE ISLAND

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It is India's smallest union territory that consists of 36 islands in the Arabian sea with sandy white beaches and crystal clear waters.

2. LAKSHADWEEP


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Also called Rameswaram Island in Tamil Nadu, it has one of longest sea bridges and offers views of Sri Lanka and the Bay of Bengal.

3. Pamban Island

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The biggest river island in the world, Majuli is situated on river Brahmaputra in Assam and is a very popular tourist destination for Assamese culture.

4. Majuli

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A group of 4 islands off the coast of Karnataka, it is said to have been discovered by Vasco De Gama and features a rocky shoreline.

5. ST. MARY'S ISLAND

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The smallest inhabited river islet on river Brahmaputra in Guwahati, it was termed Peacock island for peacock feather-like structure.

6. Umananda Island

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It is a floating island made of organic waste and is situated on Manipur's freshwater lake Loktak. It provides sustenance for fisher folk.

7. Sendra island

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The last of the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago, it is the largest island covered by dense forests and is rich in bird life but sparsely inhabitated.

8. Great Nicobar
Island

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The village of Poovar in Kerala is surrounded by the river Neyyar and the scenic locale is well known for its golden sand beach.

9. Poovar island

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