Talk:Machranga Dweep

Proposed merger
Merging this into Taki would be difficult and make that article cumbersome since this article is longer and has more information than the merge target. I don't think it's a good idea, even if this is what the policy says. Ground Zero (talk) 13:20, 22 December 2017 (UTC)
 * I think that an exjception to wiaa applies here:
 * "There are exceptions to every rule, and Wikivoyage is no different. Be aware, however, that if you think something deserves an exception you should be ready to defend your position. Cases where exceptions are made include attractions, sites, or events that are far away (too far for a day trip) from any city and would require an overnight stay, or so large and complex that the information about them would overload the city article."
 * Ground Zero (talk) 15:56, 22 December 2017 (UTC)
 * I don't know, looking at what's there and poking around Google, I think this article would be a pretty weak exception to wiaa. It's a 30 minute boat ride from Taki (so easy day trip), there's no accommodation on the island based on Indian travel sites I read, and it's not complex -- you walk around the island, look at the birds, enjoy the view, swim in the river.
 * As for all the info, most of it looks like it should be in other articles to begin with. For example, Get in is mostly about how to get in to Taki or Hasnabad. If there is no accommodation on the island, the Sleep section must be referring to places to stay in Taki or Hasnabad so that information should be captured in those articles. I'm not sure what Go next is referring to, but again, I think it's more relevant to Taki or Hasnabad since it mentions hiring a rickshaw -- something that isn't available on this island.
 * Another thing is the content in this guide is quite old (July 2009) so I'm not sure of its accuracy. When I was Googling it, apparently the island was quite damaged by a storm a number of years ago (some facilities were damaged), became almost inaccessible but is now open again. I personally think we should just redirect this article to Taki and rely on the See listing there, but not fussed either way. -Shaundd (talk) 17:47, 22 December 2017 (UTC)
 * Fair enough. If you think you can remove enough duplicate and outdated info to merge this into Taking, I'd say go ahead. Ground Zero (talk) 19:07, 22 December 2017 (UTC)

location´n

 * I think so, Google Maps labelled it as Machranga Island. -Shaundd (talk) 17:50, 22 December 2017 (UTC)
 * I think so, Google Maps labelled it as Machranga Island. -Shaundd (talk) 17:50, 22 December 2017 (UTC)