Lakshadweep

Area:32sq.km
Capital:Kavaratti
Total Area:Malayalam

The firstThe Lakshadweep island lie on the Arabian Sea. A timeless undiscovered treasure comprising 36 reefs and coral atolls - untouched and unspoilt. Very little is known about them and this adds to the sense of adventure for visitors. glimpse of the island is about one and half hours flight from Cochin airport to the mainland Agatti. Everything you expect of a tropical paradise is here: Deserted sandy beaches, stretches of coconut palm trees, endless sunshine and above al the clear blue waters of the coral lagoons.

Sightseeing at Lakshadweep

Kavaratti : About 404 kms. from Cochin, Kavaratti is a beautiful calm lagoon and forms an ideal spot for water sports, swimming and basking on warm sandy beaches. The Ajara and Jamnath mosques (of the 52 on the island) have the best woodcarving and the former has a particularly good ceiling carved out of driftwood.

Kalpeni :Kalpeni is at a distance of about 287 kms. from Cochin. It is known for its scenic beauty with the small islets called Tilakkam & Pitti and an uninhabited island on the north called Cheriyam. A striking feature of Kalpeni atoll is the huge storm bank of coral debris along the eastern & southeastern shoreline. Here, one can swim, reef-walk or water sports on kayaks, sail boat and pedal boat.

Agatti :Agatti is about 459 kms. from Cochin. It is 6 kms. long and 1000 meters wide at the broadest point. Agatti presents a breathtaking spectacle of amazing coral reefs, turquoise blue lagoons, silvery beaches and lush green coconut palms that sway to the rhythm of the sea. There are facilities for Kayaking, Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Excursions on Glass-bottomed Boats, Sail boats and Fishing trips.

Kadmat :Kadmat is about 407 kms. from Cochin. Land area of Kadmat is 8 Km long and 550 m wide at the broadest point. The best attractions at Kadmat are the long sandy beaches and the sand banks on the southern tip for sunbath. The place is ideal for a real holiday that brings you away from the busy crowd, hustle and bustle of city life.

Bangaram :Bangaram is located at a distance of 459 kms. from Cochin. An undomesticated island, Bangaram is one of the islands open to foreign tourists. It has been ranked among the best hideaways of the world. The teardrop-shaped island has superb beaches and beautiful lagoons. There are numerous adventures like scuba diving, snorkelling and deep sea fishing in which you can engage yourself.

Minicoy :Located 398 kms. from Cochin. Minicoy is the southern most island in Lakshadweep. It is about 10.6 kms. long, the second largest island, the first being Andrott. Half moon shaped, it has one of the largest lagoons. Viringili is the small islet seen to the south of Minicoy.

Reaching Lakshadweep :This place is well connected by Air from Cochin(International Airport). Indian Airlines operates its daily flight to Agatti except Sundays. The flight details are as follows. IC 502 COCHIN/AGATTI 0800 HRS/0935 HRS.

Climate :From 27 to 32 degree celsius during September to March. From 30 to 33 degree celsius in April and May. The monsoon period is from 15 may to 15 September

Entry Permit :

All tourists require to obtain a entry permit to get in the island and to obtain the permission one has to furnish the following details at the time of booking. Full Name as mentioned in the passport.
Nationality.
Passport Details.
Date and place of issue of the passport.
Date of Expiry.
Permanent Address.
Date and Place of Birth.

Note :One has to spend a night at Cochin to get entry permit to Lakshadweep if one lands in Cochin only but if one is touching Delhi anytime before coming to Lakshadweep then the permit can also be obtained from Delhi and in that case one does not have to stay overnight in Cochin just to get the permit. The office remains opens from Monday to Friday every week

Kavaratti

Kavaratti is a census town in the Indian Union Territory of Lakshadweep. Kavaratti is the administrative capital of the smallest union territory Lakshadweep. Kavaratti is the most developed and inhabited of 36 islands that are present in the Lakshadweep. Nestled admist two islands of Agatti and Andrott. The island is about 6 kms in length and 1 km in breadth. This island houses more than 52 aesthetically designed and developed mosques. The most famous mosque of all of these is the Ujira mosque with its exotic carvings in wood.

Kavaratti is famous for providing one of the most famous water sports facilities in India. Various facilities available in Kavaratti are swimming, kayaking, water-skiing, snorkeling and sailing.

Geography:-

The island of Kavaratti lies off the coast of the state of Kerala. The town is located at 10.57° N 72.62° E[1]. It has an average elevation of 0 metres (0 feet).

Demographics:-

Kavaratti has a population of 10,113. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Kavaratti has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 83%, and female literacy is 72%. In Kavaratti 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Places to See:

Water Sports, Sandy Beaches, Marine Aquarium, Dolphin Drive Centre, Kayaking, Sailing, Paddle Boats, Inflatable Motor Boat Rides, Glass Bottom Boats for Watching Marine Life, Water Skiing.

Location:

Kavaratti is located in the Arabian sea, approximately 400 kms from the west of the coast of Kerala.

How To Reach:

By Air:Cochin International Airport links Lakshadweep with the mainland. Onward flights from Cochin are available to most of the airports in India and to selected foreign destinations. Helicopter transfer is available to Kavaratti through out the year.
By Ship:Ahmedabad, Calcutta, Guwahati, Madras, Mysore, Delhi, Trivandrum.

Agatti

The Gateway of Lakshadweep, Agatti Island is one of the most striking features in Lakshadweep. Agatti presents a breathtaking spectacle of sparkling coral reefs, turquoise blue lagoons, silvery beaches and lush green coconut palms that sway to the rhythm of the sea.

The Agatti Resort consists of 20 cottages (Independent; A/C & Non A/C) built in wood and concrete, furnished in European style with attached toilet, refrigerator, private verandah. Each hut accommodates 2 people and faces the palm fringed sandy beach.

Dining

Utilities: Well designed 'THAKKARAM' Restaurant serves various Indian, Continental, Chinese and Lakshadweep cuisine, buffet, bar-be-que dinner on the beach (optional) coffee shop with terrace, laundry service.

Conference

Facilities include a well equipped communication and business center, business conference up to 40 persons.

Water Sports

Well arranged aquatic sports like Kayaking, Canoeing, Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Glass bottom boat riding, Skiing, Excursion to nearby islands, Lagoons, Deep Sea etc., (day and night).

The resort is operating a licensed Scuba Diving Center where tourists can learn diving and explore spectacular dive sites in close proximity to the island with experienced guide.

Bangaram

Bewitchingly Beautiful And Breathtaking In a world where everyone struggles to find his or her own space, there is a place where not just space but time too is yours to own. Where you must park your worries before you enter. Where you can look up at the night sky, see stars and take time to count them. A place where the tide plays with the sand castles and kids run amuck on the sands with joy. This is the place to get carried away by the sheer scenic beauty of this virgin, un spoilt and pollution free island, called Bangaram.

Bangaram, an uninhabited tiny island, hosts a back to nature eco-friendly resort surrounded by shallow lagoon enclosed by coral reef. The resort provides an amazing unwinding opportunity for discerning guests; it has been ranked as one of the best quiet getaways in the world.

Resting in the silvery beaches of Bangaram, one can listen to the symphony of waves and swaying palms. The sense of true bliss in the solitude is the ideal stress-buster; an antidote for all ills of a hectic life.

Come discover your fantasies and let your imagination loose. That's for your soul. For your sense, more magic is in store. Where else on earth can you watch the antics of Sea birds and dance of the Hermit crab other than this 128 acre lush coconut grove nested in the 60 sp.km. Lagoon ?

A wonderful underwater world waits to be explored. The lagoon surrounding the resort offers a great opportunity to explore and indulge. Beautiful creations like Parrot, Porcupine and Puffer fishes swimming gracefully with Moray eels and other colourful creatures present a breathtaking underwater scenario.

Beach resort at Bangaram

Operated by CGH Earth, who has been repeatedly receiving awards from both the Government of India and the Government of Kerala for Excellence in Tourism.

Accommodation

Accommodation on the island is simple, unpretentious, yet comfortable. Set in 128 acres, there are 30 tiled-roof beach huts, each with its own palm-thatched verandah, en suite bathroom, ceiling fan and fridge.

In a bit to preserve Bangaram's unique environment, a hotel atmosphere is avoided intentionally, but there are enough creature comforts to ensure your stay is an enjoyable one.

There are also four bungalows, which are bigger and offer more privacy.

At the heart of the resort is the restaurant hut. It's a little architectural marvel, being made entirely out of bamboo and palm fronds, around one tall central pole.

Cuisine

The multi-cuisine restaurant at the resort serves a variety of delicacies to suit your taste. Coconut and fish abundantly available are staple ingredients in the delicacies served.

The cuisine styles are international and the menu also offers a selection from the coast of India and local island recipes.

There is also a well stocked bar, available for the guests.

Water Sports :Sight Seeing

Water sports facilities like swimming, Rafting, snorkeling, windsurfing, parasailing, water skiing, catamaran sailing, deep sea fishing and scuba diving are available in the island.