Netrani Island
Netrani
A small heart-shaped coral island seen from above, and one of the best scuba and snorkeling spots on India's west coast.
Netrani Island lies about 19 km off the coast at Murudeshwar, and because it looks heart-shaped from above, it is also called "Pigeon Island." The surrounding waters are home to coral reefs, parrotfish and sea turtles, and whale sharks are occasionally sighted, making it a well-known dive site on India's west coast. Access to the island is restricted by the navy, so visitors can only join diving or snorkeling tours departing from Murudeshwar, a boat trip of about 1 hour. An introductory dive costs about INR 6,000 to 8,000. Tours run from October to May, and visibility is best from December to March.
Opening hours
Diving tours October–May
Nearby sights
- Murudeshwar Shiva Statue
- Apsarakonda
- Sharavathi Backwaters, Honnavar
- Mirjan Fort
- Half Moon Beach
- Paradise Beach
- Om Beach
- Kudle Beach