Lakshadweep
Islands
are scattered
like jewels on the clear blue waters of the
Arabian Sea, off the western coast of India.
These coral islands, of great beauty, is one of the world’s
most spectacular tropical island systems.
There are 36 main islands, surrounded by 4200
sq. km of lagoon, rich in marine
wealth.
Choose
Resort
Agatti
Island Beach Resort
Bangaram Island
Resort
More about
Lakshadweep Islands
Climate
The weather is
pleasant throughout the year and
slightly humid, warm summers (average temperature
30 deg. celsius) and cool
winters.
Language
The main languages are
Malayalam, Mahl (a variant of
Divehi, the language of the Maldives) and
English (in
tourist spots).
Connectivity
Agatti is the only
airport in
Lakshadweep. Helicopter transfer is
available from Agatti to Bangaram Island
during monsoon and to Kavaratti throughout
the year. The flight from Kochi (Cochin) to
Agatti takes approximately
90 minutes. Passenger ships operate
from Kochi (Cochin).
Nearest Airport(s):
Agatti Domestic By Sea
:
Kochi (Cochin) to Agatti by
ship
Rich in greenery
and fringed by silvery
beaches, Lakshadweep Islands are sure to
overwhelm you with their natural beauty. The
placid waters of the lagoons are home to an
exotic and kaleidoscopic underwater marine
life.
There is a single resort
in Agatti. Kavaratti,
the most developed island has the famous Ujra
mosque with its ornately carved
ceiling , believed to be carved from a piece
of driftwood. A hop away from Agatti airport by speedboat, the
Bangaram Island
Resort does justice to one's
romantic imaginations. Other major islands are
Minicoy, Kalpeni, Androth, Agatti, Amini, Kadmat,
Kiltan, Chetlat and
Bitra . |
