Travel to the Mesmerizing Beaches of Lakshadweep
Lakshadweep beaches are mesmerizing, fascinating with the gurgling waves of the mighty Arabian Sea providing the background music to the glorious sunset betwixt the echo of evening prayers. Lakshdweep beaches are photographer's dream. Tour to Lakshadweep, a sparkling diamond and emerald studded jewel beautifying India's southwestern frontier.
Built on ancient volcanic formations is the Lakshadweep, the tiniest Union Territory of India. Lakshadweep Islands in India are popular as the extreme exotic diving location that lies 250 miles off the southwest coast of India in the Arabian Sea.
Lakshadweep Island Group comprise of the 36 islands that studded like emerald green jewels on a sapphire sea & is located approx. 400 km away from the state of Kerala on the Indian mainland.
The Island Beaches:
Bangaram Island:
A spectacle of sparkling coral reefs, turquoise blue lagoons, silvery beaches and lush green coconut palms make Bangaram Island bewitchingly beautiful.
Things to do in Bangaram Island:
Discover the graceful fishes, porcupines, parrots, pufferfishes, hermit crabs, and sea birds on the vast 120 acres of lush coconut groves. Stay in beach tents. Taste myriad delicacies offered by restaurant.
Take part in adventure activities like scuba diving, beach games, swimming, snorkeling and deep sea fishing.
Kavaratti Island:
Kavaratti Island presents beautiful calm lagoon, which forms an ideal spot for water sports, swimming and basking on warm sandy beaches.
Things to do in Kavaratti Island:
Go for swimming. Explore the exotic underwater world easily through glass bottomed boats provided by several travel associates. See Marine life exhibits at the marine aquarium, which has an excellent collection of specimens.
For water sports enthusiasts, the main draw is "The Dolphin Dive Centre", and for them kayaks and sailing yachts are available on hire.
Built on ancient volcanic formations is the Lakshadweep, the tiniest Union Territory of India. Lakshadweep Islands in India are popular as the extreme exotic diving location that lies 250 miles off the southwest coast of India in the Arabian Sea.
Lakshadweep Island Group comprise of the 36 islands that studded like emerald green jewels on a sapphire sea & is located approx. 400 km away from the state of Kerala on the Indian mainland.
The Island Beaches:
Bangaram Island:
A spectacle of sparkling coral reefs, turquoise blue lagoons, silvery beaches and lush green coconut palms make Bangaram Island bewitchingly beautiful.
Things to do in Bangaram Island:
Discover the graceful fishes, porcupines, parrots, pufferfishes, hermit crabs, and sea birds on the vast 120 acres of lush coconut groves. Stay in beach tents. Taste myriad delicacies offered by restaurant.
Take part in adventure activities like scuba diving, beach games, swimming, snorkeling and deep sea fishing.
Kavaratti Island:
Kavaratti Island presents beautiful calm lagoon, which forms an ideal spot for water sports, swimming and basking on warm sandy beaches.
Things to do in Kavaratti Island:
Go for swimming. Explore the exotic underwater world easily through glass bottomed boats provided by several travel associates. See Marine life exhibits at the marine aquarium, which has an excellent collection of specimens.
For water sports enthusiasts, the main draw is "The Dolphin Dive Centre", and for them kayaks and sailing yachts are available on hire.
Kalpeni Island:
Kalpeni Island is loved by people for its scenic beauty, the small islets called Tilakkam & Pitti, and an undomesticated island on the north called Cheriyam. A huge shallow lagoon enveloped all of them.
A curious feature of Kalpeni atoll is the huge storm bank of coral debris along the eastern and southeastern shorelines.
Things to do in Kalpeni Island:
You can swim reef-walk or water-sport on kayaks, sailboats & pedal boats. Water sports crafts are available on hire. Enjoy Parichakkali and Kolkali dances arranged by Lakshadweep tourism. Buy local handicrafts.
Minicoy Island:
Minicoy Island is about 10.6 Km long; it is the second longest island in Lakshadweep, the first being Androth. The crescent shaped Minicoy island is the southern most island in Lakshadweep, and has one of the largest lagoons. The lighthouse of the island is one of the oldest & constructed in 1885.
Things to do in Minicoy Island:
Indulge in snorkeling. Climb till the topmost platform on the lighthouse to get mesmerizing views of the unending sea and the lush green Minicoy islands.
Enjoy Minicoy Bandiya and Lava dances arranged by Lakshadweep tourism.
Best time to visit Lakshadweep:
The palm-veiled beaches of Lakshadweep islands provide coolness even in the hottest summer months, making this island region a destination to visit any time throughout the year.
How to go to Lakshadweep:
You can go to Lakshdweep by passenger ships or by air.
By Ship: From Cochin to Lakshdweep, there are four passenger ships. Approx 14 to 20 hours are required to travel this passage.
By Air: Agatti ( AGX ) is the only airport in Lakshadweep. Take a flight from Cochin to Agatti, which takes approx. one and half an hour. Cochin International Airport links Lakshadweep with the mainland. Check flights...
Onward flights from Cochin are available to most airports in India & to selected foreign destinations.
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