Lakshadweep-India’s Own Paradise
Lakshadweep (Laccadive Islands) is now one of the best tourist destinations in India. Lakshadweep is a group of islands (many of them uninhabited) in the Arabian Sea. It is around 400 Kms away from the Indian Mainland and is India’s smallest union territory, with a total area spanning of only round 32 square kilometers.
Almost everything that you would expect in the hottest tourism spots of the world like Seychelles or Maldives are there in Lakshadweep also. The Crystal clear water and the marine flora and fauna are a treat to eyes. Add to this the densely covered coconut palms and other treats, Lakshadweep Islands have all it takes to become one of the top tourism destinations in the world.
Lakshadweep consists of a total of 36 islands. Of these, Kavarati (the Capital), Minicoy, Agatti, Andrott and Amini are the main Islands. Of these Andrott is the most densely populated Islands, but this is not open for tourism. The other four islands form the tourism spots of the union territory. The best time to be in Lakshadweep is between October and May. Many tour packages are also available at this time
How to get there:
Agatti Island and Bangaram Island can be reached by air. Agatti has an airport and daily flights operate from Kochi and Bangalore. Indian airlines operated only from Kochi while the private airlines Kingfisher have flights from Kochi and Bangalore.
For reaching the other islands, tourists would have to make use of the ships operating from the Indian mainland, mostly from Kochi and Calicut. Of these four ships, M.V. Bharatseema, M.V Tipusultan, M.V Aminidivi and M.V Minicoy operate from Kochi. The one way journey costs from 2000-4000 based on the class in which you are travelling. It takes around 24 hours to reach Kavarati.
Accommodation and activities:
The accommodation in the Islands is mostly made in the Kavarati, Minicoy and Agatti islands. The tourist huts located in the beaches provide the most ideal accommodations that allow you to enjoy nature’s beauty to the fullest. In addition, there is a holiday resort at Bangaram Island, which is filled with sparkling coral reefs, turquoise blue lagoons, silvery beaches and lush green coconut palms. Tour packages also allow the tourists to spent the night in the ship.
There is plenty of opportunity for water sports like scuba diving, kayaking, swimming, Yachting etc in the Bangaram islands and other Islands. The marine museum and the lighthouse are also good places to visit in the Islands.
Tour packages offered
The CORAL REEF PACKAGE
Duration: 5 days.
Places covered: KAVARATTI, KALPENI and MINICOY
MARINE WEALTH AWARENESS PACKAGE
Duration: 4 – 6 days. 2 days onboard for journey and rest of the nights at KADMAT Resort
TARATASHI PACKAGE
Duration: 4 – 6 days. 2 days onboard for journey and rest of the nights on KAVARATTI Beach Resort.
SWAYING PALM PACKAGE
Duration: 2 – 6 days at Minicoy
DIVING PACKAGE
Available at KADMAT, KAVARATTI and MINICOY
What you need to know:
Entry to the Lakshadweep islands needs an Entry permit for both Indian nationals and Foreigners. Indian nationals need to submit their Full name, Address Proof, Occupation and Date of Birth. Foreign nationals should give their full passport details.
Another important thing to note is that alcohol is not permitted in the Islands, except in the Bangaram Islands.
Lakshadweep is certainly one of the best tourist destinations in India. The Island can be developed into a world class tourist spot. This is a destination waiting to be explored. Go enjoy the scenic beauty of the seas and corals.
For more details log on to http://www.lakshadweeptourism.com/
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