Top 10 Island Destinations in India

By siliconindia   |   Saturday, 03 September 2011, 01:12 IST   |    6 Comments
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Chorao Chorao is a beautiful island on Mandovi River. The island is around five kilometers from Panaji and is one of the largest islands in Goa. There is a thick mangrove hedge covering a part of the island giving it a mystical look.
Charao
The island was first inhabited by the Portuguese who found it a perfect place for relaxation. The Portuguese influence can stilled be found in the island's many whitewashed churches. The Church of St Bartholemew and the Church of Our Lady of Grace are the two churches that grab maximum tourist attention here. The place is also famous for the Salim Ali Bird Sanctury which houses a wide variety of birds.