St. Mary’s Islands: Where Vasco Da Gama set foot before Calicut
A 30-minute boat ride from the fishing town of Malpe takes you to St. Mary's Islands in Udupi, Karnataka, where Vasco Da Gama set foot before reaching Calicut. The island's columnar rhyolitic lava formations are among 34 National Geological Monuments of India. The blue waters, beaches full of seashells and rows of coconut trees add charm to the geotourism hotspot.