Also known as the 'Pigeon Island', Netrani Island in Murudeshwar is located off the coast of Karnataka. Views from above give this island the appearance of being heart-shaped. Rising above the tranquil and azure waters of the Arabian Sea, this heart-shaped island is counted as one of the best sites for scuba diving. This island is a famous tourist spot and a popular pilgrimage town with silvery sand and the western ghats as a backdrop.

Situated about 10 nautical miles away from the holy city of Murudeshwar is an uninhabited island of Netrani, locally known as Netragudo. A thrilling boat ride of 70-90 minutes will take you to Netrani Island from Murudeshwar. Known for its overwhelming experience of underwater world, you will get a chance to come face to face with diverse variety of fish life common to Arabian Sea as well as other varieties such as Napoleon Wrasse, Cobia, Stonefish, Black Tip Sharks, Great Barracuda, Turtles and Stingrays etc. With a soothing effect over your nerves, this expedition under water is perfect for diving suitable for certified divers of all experience levels.

A well-known pigeon island, popular by the name Netrani Island is located at Murudeshwar, off the coast of Karnataka. The view and appearance are marvelous. The interesting part is its heart-shaped outline. Rising above the marvels of the tranquil nature, this island is near to the Arabian Sea. 

Netrani Island is around 20 kilometers away from the popular spot of Murudeshwar. It is a very famous destination for adventurous tourists who love to explore the water sports here. The popular snorkeling and scuba diving is one of the top activities. 

You'll even find an amazing collection of Butterfly fish, trigger fish, parrot fish, shrimps, eels, and varieties of corals. Whales and sharks are also found in Netrani Island, the rocky surface, sandy beaches and boulders together create a marvelous location. 

There is a lovely unification of religion observed here. Mosque, Roman Catholic Church and even temple ruins are all found. Boating from Bhatkal and Honnavar is observed here. 

 

Best Time To Visit Murudeshwar

October to May is the best time to visit Murudeshwar. MahaShivaratri is an important festival here and is celebrated with great enthusiasm. It typically occurs in the month of February or March. Many pilgrims visit this place and even consider it holy to a certain level. If you are planning to visit Murudeshwar specifically for scuba diving, then a visit from November - January might be a good time and it is typically a good idea to find out if scuba diving is active or not as quite often, it is closed due to various reasons. June-September experiences heavy rainfall and should be avoided. The weather in this sacramental town is synonymous to those of most tropical Indian countries, and the best time to visit is the Winter season due to the moderately cold temperatures.

 

Activities To Do In Netrani Island

Netrani Island boat ride: Netrani Island is situated 10 nautical miles away from Murudeshwar. This destination is known as Netragudo, by the local people. An enthralling boat ride for 70 -90 minutes will take you throughout the beauty of Netrani Island. It is overwhelming and full of diversity. 

Boating is the most loved activity here, explored by tourists from time to time. The soothing expedition under the water is a perfect diving experience to make the certified divers of all the levels explore it. You should include Netrani island in your Murudeshwar tour package.

Netrani Island scuba diving festival: Witnessing the lovely scuba diving in this spectacular place through marine life is a lifetime experience. It is rich and vivid in crystal clear water. The depth of the place is not much, thus diving can be experienced at the best level.

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Netrani Island cave: The cave is another most explorative feature over here. It opens in the north and south, having large watermarks on it. Exploring the Caves is a much delightful experience for the tourists.  The place is an amalgamation of spirituality and nature. 

 

Netrani Island entry fee

The entry fee of the Island is charged mainly for Scuba diving which is from 5000 INR.   

Of all the places to visit in Murudeshwar, Netrani Island must be witnessed. If you visit this heart shaped island around December to January, you’ll observe the best experience ever. Following safety guidelines from experts here is important.

 

How To Reach Netrani Island

Situated near the Arabian Sea, the island can be reached by hiring fishing boats from Bhatkal. Also, taxis and auto-rickshaws are available to reach the island, which is 19 km from Murudeshwar.

  • Air: Mangalore serves as the nearest airport city to Murudeshwar if you are planning an underwater expedition. It is situated 153 kms south of your destination. Taxis are easily available that connect the two cities.
  • Rail: Murudeshwar Railway station is well connected to major cities of India via Mumbai and Mangalore. The station is just 2 km east of the town and one can reach there by bus or an auto-rickshaw.
  • Road: One can easily reach Murudeshwar from Mumbai, Kochi and Bengaluru via state and private run buses. Located on NH 17, buses ply regularly between Mumbai and Murudeshwar Enroute Mangalore.

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