Sunday, 11 January 2015

St. Mary's Island

St. Mary's Island is also called as Thonse Paar. It is known for its exclusive geographical feature. it contains volcanic rocks and vertical & hexagonal rocks. It is surrounded with coconut trees. One of the Portugal saint named it as St. Mary's Island. It is the only volcanic rock island in India. The geographical formation of columnar basaltic lava rocks and sub aerial sub-volcanic rocks are the highlight of the island. It is recognized by the geographical monuments of Karnataka and India. It attracts many people around the world. The tourist go to the Island with the help of boats.They can go from the Malpe Port or from the beach shore. The tourist can enjoy the water sports in the shore. The tourist are allowed to stay in the Island between 9 AM - 5.30 PM. The people enjoy in the island and take lots of picture. Most of the tourist who visit Malpe Beach visit this Island.
These are few picture of the Island.
Entrance of the Island

other side of the Island

boat used to go the Island

one side of the Island

view from  Malpe Beach 

rocks of the Island

rocks in the Island

soil in the Island

View from the boat when your near the Island
       

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