Few hours of hangout at Tonsepar aka as St.Mary's Island, Udupi

Being a resident of Udupi this is first time I am visiting St.Mary's Island :=D. I had to go alone due to personal reasons. There is ferry service from Malpe beach to St.Mary's island. The ticket counter is nearby shipyard. I boarded the ferry and ferry started sailing towards the island. Almost after 95% of water way, we need to get into one more small ferry (in mid sea!) since the larger one cannot reach shore due to higher depth. Some pictures

FIRST VIEW

ZOOOOOM -- SCOOTER BOAT AVAILABLE FOR FUN

COCONUT TREES

GREENISH SEA

ONE MORE VIEW

SHORE-LINE

There is nothing much to see here except enjoy the green beach and rocks. It is nice place to enjoy nature and roar of the sea. The sea was too much turbulent during that day (not sure why). The bad thing about the island is people garbaging the area. Ofcourse there are no dustbins but people should realize not to spoil such natural beauties. I took many snaps and videos along the island. I took video of boat ride too! After nearly 90 minutes of hangout, I went back to malpe beach. It was so hot and humid that day but still the beauty of nature never made me feel tired!

SHORE LINE - 2

SOMEONE IS CAPTURING LIKE ME

SHORE-LINE ++

VIEW FROM ROCKS

ROCKS CLOSE UP

ROCKS AND BACKWATER

TURBULENT SEA

TURBULENT SEA - 2

SPLASH

SPLASH-2

ONE MORE ROCKY VIEW

SEA SHORE FROM DISTANCE

This picture I specifically took thinking of long exposure during day time. This would have created great effect if one has ND filter (may be 8 stops) and around 20s exposure?

I AM ON MY WAY!

ROCKY SHORELINE

SPECIAL EFFECT PIC ;-)

GOODBYE! SEE YOU AGAIN

The boat ride is available from morning 9AM to 5PM. It may not be available during monsoon season. The cost is Rs.50 (3-10yrs) and Rs.100(10 yrs and above). Ferry requires minimum 30 people to start to island.

Being uninhabited island, there are no food facilities available (except for some snack vendor who come in ferry). Also ferry people warn not to venture into sea since no rescue guards are available. Even then, some people were seen getting into sea water which was highly turbulent. It is better to follow safety rules as stated by authorities.

Once again, if you are visiting please do not litter this beautiful place.

Two videos this time. The same video editor but this time 2 pass encoded. Watch the boat ride and compilation of St.Mary's island clips.

Watch and enjoy!

1) Boat Ride

 

2) Tonsepar aka St.Mary's Island