<strong>India's best islands: </strong>Travelers to the subcontinent shouldn't just stay on land. Click through to see some of the country's best islands, including Minicoy (pictured).
India's best islands: Travelers to the subcontinent shouldn't just stay on land. Click through to see some of the country's best islands, including Minicoy (pictured).
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<strong>Majuli Island, Assam:</strong> An island on the River Brahmaputra in the northeast state of Assam, Majuli is considered the largest river island in India.
Majuli Island, Assam: An island on the River Brahmaputra in the northeast state of Assam, Majuli is considered the largest river island in India.
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<strong>St. Mary's Island, Karnataka:</strong> Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama is said to have landed on this beautiful isle in the late 15th century.
St. Mary's Island, Karnataka: Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama is said to have landed on this beautiful isle in the late 15th century.
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<strong>Diu Island, Daman and Diu:</strong> Diu is like a mini Goa, minus the crowds and nightlife.
Diu Island, Daman and Diu: Diu is like a mini Goa, minus the crowds and nightlife.
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<strong>Swaraj Dweep, Andaman:</strong> Formerly known as Havelock Island, Swaraj Dweep is famed for its beautiful beaches, including local favorite, Beach No. 7.
Swaraj Dweep, Andaman: Formerly known as Havelock Island, Swaraj Dweep is famed for its beautiful beaches, including local favorite, Beach No. 7.
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<strong>Munroe Island, Kerala:</strong> Hop aboard a canoe and snake through Munroe Island's palm-lined canals, which are home to dozens of bird species.
Munroe Island, Kerala: Hop aboard a canoe and snake through Munroe Island's palm-lined canals, which are home to dozens of bird species.
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<strong>Divar Island, Goa:</strong> The quiet, narrow streets of Divar Island are dotted with old Portuguese-style houses, while the wooded hills and fields provide an authentic look at rural Goan life..
Divar Island, Goa: The quiet, narrow streets of Divar Island are dotted with old Portuguese-style houses, while the wooded hills and fields provide an authentic look at rural Goan life..
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<strong>Kavvayi, Kerala:</strong> Visitors can attend temple festivals and theyyam (a traditional dance) in Payyannur.
Kavvayi, Kerala: Visitors can attend temple festivals and theyyam (a traditional dance) in Payyannur.
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<strong>Poovar Island, Kerala:</strong> If your tastes run to fewer tourists, more nature, Poovar -- a tiny island about an hour south of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala -- is the place to be.
Poovar Island, Kerala: If your tastes run to fewer tourists, more nature, Poovar -- a tiny island about an hour south of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala -- is the place to be.
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<strong>Barren Island, Andaman:</strong> This island is home to India's only known active volcano, pictured here.
Barren Island, Andaman: This island is home to India's only known active volcano, pictured here.
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<strong>Pamban Island, Tamil Nadu: </strong>This island is popular among devout Hindus who flock to its holy town of Rameswaram.
Pamban Island, Tamil Nadu: This island is popular among devout Hindus who flock to its holy town of Rameswaram.
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