Nicobar Islands, an island chain in the eastern Indian Ocean are part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Tillanchong Island, in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is a secluded and beautiful place where a number of taboos have been imposed by the Nicobarese people for the conservation of its natural resources. Little Andaman is the fourth largest of the Andaman Islands, lying in the Bay of Bengal and has been a tribal reserve since 1957. Diu Island lies near Junagadh of the Saurashtra Peninsula of Gujarat and is a popular tourist spot. Oyster Rock is an island in the Mumbai harbour that is fortified, and owned by the Indian Navy. Geographical feature called islands form a part of Goas topography and also contribute in beautifying this state. ratang Island with its lush greenery and splendid coastlines is one of the picturesque places in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Tourism in the island is extremely fascinating as it features some of the exquisite charms of nature. Chatham Island is one of the ideal traveller destinations in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Many Islands of Arabian Sea act as tourism products of India. Car Nicobar, also called Pu Island is the northernmost of the Nicobar Islands. Long Island is a famous tourist destination in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It allures the tourists for its scenic beauty. Barren Islands is located in the Andaman Sea and is one of the best-known volcanic islands of the world. Sentinel Islands belong to the chain of Andaman Islands and are divided into north and south Sentinel Islands. It is a home to the Sentinelese tribe who rejects any contact with the exterior world. Cross Island is a remote island located in Mumbai harbour of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Middle Ground, a fortified naval base is an island in the Mumbai Harbour and has emerged from the creek bed. Red Skin Island is an Indian Island located in the regions of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It attracts a large number of nature admirers and adventurous tourists. Parrot Island, in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is the picturesque abode of numerous parrots and dense mangroves. A unique feature of the place is that these parrots trim the mangroves of the island from time to time, keeping them perfectly pruned. Islands of Maharashtra have not only beautified this state, but also served various other purposes. Islands of Mumbai Harbour function as some of the most important naval bases and resource hubs. The Mumbai Harbour opens to the Arabian Sea to the south. Pathiramanal Island is a popular tourist destination of South India. This tourist destination is a perfect place for weekend holiday outing where one can find natures bliss. Marichjhanpi is a deltaic island located in Sunderbans Mangrove Forests of West Bengal. This place is best known for the set of Amitava Ghoshs The Hungry Tide. Great Andaman is the main archipelago of the Andaman Islands of India and a major tourist spot. Butcher Island, an island off the coast of Mumbai, is a restricted area with majority of unsurpassable vegetation. Elephanta Islands or Gharapuri Island is one of the numbers of islands in Mumbai Harbour of Maharashtra. A number of Islands of Bay of Bengal exhibit the potential to act as tourism products of India. Neil Island, in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, flaunts its natural splendour through breathtaking beaches, sparkling sea and vibrant corals. Its rich agricultural produce has earned it the fame of being the vegetable bowl of Andaman Islands. Viper Island is located in the Andaman District of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a Union Territory of India. Agatti Island is located in Lakshadweep and it served as the leisure tourism destination. It also served as the communication centre with other islands of Lakshadweep. |