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The Andaman Islands are a cluster of 300 islands known for their beaches, rainforests, mangroves, and coral reefs. Popular attractions include Radhanagar Beach, Cellular Jail National Memorial, Ross Island, and scuba diving on Havelock Island.
Lakshadweep is a group of 36 coral atolls off the coast of Kerala. The islands share the same geological chain as the Maldives and are known for their beautiful beaches and water sports. Significant attractions include Agatti Island, Bangaram Atoll, and Kavaratti Island.
Elephanta Island is in Mumbai Harbour, 10 km east of Mumbai. It's known for the Elephanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with intricately carved sculptures.
Divar Island in Goa is known for its festivals, Bonderam and Potekar. It has Portuguese-style houses, the Church of St. Catejan, and a peaceful environment. It is located in the Mandovi River, only 10 km from Panjim.
St. Mary's Islands, also known as Coconut Island and Thonsepar, are four small islands off the coast of Malpe in Udupi, Karnataka. They are famous for their unique geological formation of hexagonal basaltic rock structures.
Majuli is the world's largest river island in the Brahmaputra River in Assam. It's known for the Satras (Neo-Vaishnavite monasteries) and the annual Raas Leela festival.
Netrani Island is a small island in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Karnataka. It is also known as Pigeon Island, Bajrangi Island, and Heart-Shaped Island. The island's major attractions are scuba diving, snorkelling, coral reefs, and diverse marine life.
Neil Island, also known as Shaheed Dweep, is a part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It's located in the Ritchie's Archipelago, in the Bay of Bengal, 36 km northeast of Port Blair. Major attractions include Natural Bridge, Bharatpur Beach, Laxmanpur Beach, and snorkelling opportunities.
Rameswaram Island, also known as Pamban Island, is located in the Adam's Bridge archipelago between India and Sri Lanka. It is the second-largest island in the archipelago.
Several islands are close to Kochi, including Willingdon Island, Vypeen Island, Bolgatty Island, and Gundu Island. Main attractions include Fort Kochi, Mattancherry Palace, Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, and a vibrant cultural scene.