MUMBAI: There are certain exotic destinations in India, which are so remotely located, they can be accessed only via a ferry ride. Either to explore a riverine island or simply a quaint village located in the countryside of Goa, ferries have proven to be one of the offbeat and enthralling ways to experience a destination.

From Brahmaputra and Hooghly rivers to the Indian Ocean, here are the best ferry rides in India one must experience at least once.

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Best ferry rides in India to add to your travel bucket list

1. Port Blair to Havelock ferry ride

The only way to reach Havelock Island from Port Blair is a ferry ride. One of the many perks of visiting Andaman and Nicobar Islands is this three-hour ferry ride in the Indian Ocean.

If you wish to include Neil Island in your itinerary, it will take you an hour more. You can use either a private ferry or government ferry services that are operational on this route.

2. Jorhat to Majuli ferry ride

Situated in the midst of the Brahmaputra River’s sandbanks, Majuli is the country's first riverine island. The ferry ride from Johrat to Majuli island is one of the best ferry rides that one can experience in India.

The landscape surrounding this ferry service route is dotted with rice fields, ponds with blooming hyacinths, narrow bylanes lined with quaint cottages on stilts, and bamboo trees. It is one of the most idyllic getaways in India.

3. Mandovi ferry ride

Speaking about unforgettable ferry rides, one cannot leave out the Mandovi ferry ride in Goa. Leaving the bustling city life behind, one of the serene ways to experience the Goan countryside is by taking the Mandovi ferry ride.

Sail past the vintage Portuguese houses in the Goan hinterland. You can also carry your rented bikes and scooters on the ferry for a nominal cost. 

4. Hazira Ro-Ro ferry ride

The Ghogha-Hazira Ro-Pax ferry service in Gujarat connects the Gulf of Khambhat. The ride reduces the travel time and distance between Bhavnagar and South Gujarat.

Equipped with a cafeteria onboard, the ferry service is one of the best boat rides you can take in India. It is only a matter of a few hours to reach from Ghogha in Bhavnagar to Hazira in Surat.

5. Mumbai to Alibaug ferry ride

Luxuriate on one of the most popular ferry services in the country — the Mumbai to Alibaug ferry ride. The vessels operated by M2M Ferries are equipped with all kinds of modern facilities that can make the two-hour ride as comfortable as possible.

You’ll glide past the awe-striking Mumbai skyline, its docks and ports, and the stunning seashore of Mandwa. The ferry ride, connecting Mumbai and Mandwa, has reduced the travel time by a whopping four hours.

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