In
Lakshadweep there are only a few areas
where can play a vital role in generating
income, employment and over all
development of islands. Recognizing this
vast tourism potential, a humble beginning
was made in the year 1974 and one of the
uninhabited Island Bangaram was opened for
International Tourism.
Marine Life in Lakshadweep
With 36 coral islands, Lakshadweep marine
life is the most unique and distinctive
island treasure found in India. The
lagoons located at the Kadmat Island and
Bangaram islands are home to a spectacular
and unexplored world of marine life.
Popularly known as the diver's haunt, the
pure exotic beauty of soft and hard coral
of Lakshadweep islands provides an
invitation to must visit this island beach
paradise.
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Shell Treasure of Lakshadweep Lakshadweep Islands present a unique
wilderness experience on both land and
sea. Beside the marine life, the one thing
that can lure for the tropical beach
island destination of Lakshadweep is the
shells that are as exquisite and beautiful
as the island itself. So how about
choosing these islands as your next beach
travel destination!
Agatti Island
of Lakshadweep
is a having an airstrip where all planes
land in
Lakshadweep Island. The emerald
green idyllic palm clad islands of Agatti
Island; the long white beaches of this
Island of Lakshadweep; the multi-hued
shallow, placid lagoon with its myriad
life forms
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Bangaram
Island of Lakshadweep is very near by
Kavaratti Island and Agatti Island and
this Island known for its alluring beach
and also for the bioluminescent plankton
that are deposited on the beach at high
tide which make the beach glow with a blue
light at night.
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Kadmat Island of Lakshadweep is just 8 Km
long and 550 m wide at the broadest point.
This Island of Lakshadweep is surrounded
on the eastern and western side by the
lagoon; Kadmat is the ideal haven of
solitude. This Island of Kadmat is mainly
known for its pristine beaches
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Minicoy
Island of Lakshadweep has many alluring
beaches with facilities for tourists
including bathing huts, changing rooms and
water sports arrangements. Other popular
attractions of Minicoy Beach of
Lakshadweep are a lighthouse which is 300
feet tall
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Kavaratti
Island of Lakshadweep is the capital of
Lakshadweep Island. Island of Kavaratti
has a lovely beach where one can enjoy
both relaxation and sunbath. 52 mosques
are spread out over the Island including
the most beautiful Ujra mosque.
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How to reach there. :- By Air :- You can take Indian
Airline’s flight from Kochi (in Kerala) to
Agatti island which takes around one hour.
These flights are available everyday
except Sundays. You can also take flight
from Goa which is available thrice a week.
By Sea :- We took the sea route. The
ship MV Tipu Sultan took us there in 20
hours which had many daylight hours,
letting us enjoy the “the old man and the
sea” moments. We were lucky enough to have
glimpse of the flying fishes and even saw
a hammer head. Ships like MV Bharat Seema,
MV Amindivi and MV Minicoy also operate
between Cochin and Lakshadweep Permit : - Permit to visit Lakshadweep
can be obtained from the Lakshadweep
tourist office in Kochi.
Imp:- only two islands are open to non –
Indians, Bangram and Kadmat. Bangram
permit for non-Indians takes 4-5 days
whereas Kadmat takes longer as its permit
comes directly from the Home ministry.
Picking up coral is a punishable crime.
Alcohol is permitted only on Bangram.
