Netrani Island (Pigeon Island)

Netrani Island (Pigeon Island) off Murudeshwar is India's finest scuba diving and snorkelling destination on the west coast — a small, uninhabited island 15 km from Murudeshwar where crystal-clear water and thriving coral reefs offer India's best chance to dive with whale sharks, manta rays, and giant potato groupers. A top Karnataka adventure tourism attraction and one of India's premier marine biodiversity sites. Day trips from Murudeshwar available October to May. PADI certification required for scuba.