DESTINATIONS - LAKSHADWEEP ISLANDS



  • “LAKSHADWEEP SAMUDRAM - BOOKING FOR 2017 BY THE SHIP M.V. KAVARATTI"

    • Kavaratti ISLAND

    Kavaratti is located 404 kms. from Kochi [Cochin]. The Headquarters of the Administration, Kavaratti is beautiful calm lagoon and forms an ideal spot for water sports. 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. Marine life exhibits can be seen at the new marine aquarium and specimens at the museum. Water Sports facilities available at the Dolphin Drive Center, is one of the attractions; a favorite spot for water sport enthusiasts. The island is a part of ''Samudram/Coral Reef' cruise programme'. .. More about Kavaratti.

    KalpenI ISLAND

    Kalpeni is located only 287 kms. from Kochi [Cochin]. Kalpeni is known for its scenic beauty with the small islets called Tilakkam & Pitti and an uninhabited island on the north called Cheriyam. A huge shallow lagoon encloses all of them. A peculiar feature of Kalpeni atoll is the huge storm bank of coral debris along the eastern & southeastern shoreline. It is a progressive island. It was in this island that girls first went to school, when women's education was considered a taboo. Here, one can swim, reef-walk or water sports on kayaks, sail boat and pedal boat. A visit to the Baniyan Factory and the Light House situated in the island is included as a part of ''Samudram/Coral Reef' Cruise Packages'. .. More about Kalpeni.

    Minicoy ISLAND

    Minicoy is the southern most island in Lakshadweep located 398 kms. from Kochi [Cochin]. It is about 10.6 kms. long, the second largest island, the first being Andrott. Crescent shaped, it has one of the largest lagoons. Viringili is the small islet seen to the south of Minicoy. The Island is set apart from the northern group of Islands by its culture. The island is also interesting because of its unique Maldivian character. Mahl is the spoken language here. The light house constructed by the British in 1885, the Tuna Canning factory etc., are some of the landmarks and attractions found in Minicoy. The island is a part of ''Samudram' cruise programme'. .. More about Minicoy.

  • Lakshadweep is one of the worlds most spectacular tropical island systems. The reefs remain pristine, the people continue to fish, grow coconuts and smile a lot. And that's in the handful of islands that have any population at all. The vast majority still remain much as they were the day nature conjured them up. Read full text: “Kadmat, Minicoy, Kavaratti, Thinnakara and Bangaram Island - Accommodation Tariff: 2016 - 2017"

  • “LAKSHADWEEP MONSOON: BANGARAM ISLAND BEACH RESORT MONSOON PROGRAMMES - LAKSHADWEEP ISLANDS"

    • The Motor Vessel Kavaratti is a 700 Passengers cum 200 T Cargo Vessel built for the Union Territory of Lakshadweep Islands. To enhance the experience of travellers and to promote tourism, there are 150 first class berths (2 Berths in each room) have been specially assigned to Indian or foreign tourists. 'Read more on M.V. Kavaratti'

    Charter Packages!

    The Lakshadweep (Laccadive Islands) is string of little-known islands, lying 250 miles off the Malabar coast of India. There are 36 main islands in all, forming an archipelago of surpassing beauty. Nature and culture have both remained preserved over the centuries, miles from the mainland and the trade routes. This is a world of silver sands and clear warm waters, of submerged banks and virgin reefs, enclosing a fascinating underwater world.

    The reefs remain pristine. The people continue to fish, grow coconuts and smile a lot. And that's in the handful of islands that have any population at all. The vast majority still remain much as they were the day nature conjured them up.

    The uninhabited islands consists Bangaram, Tinnakara, Tilakkam and Suheli. Kalpity, Parali 1 & 2, which are nearby Agatti island. The 10 inhabited islands are Minicoy, Andrott, Kavaratti, Kadmat, Agatti, Amini, Kalpeni, Kiltan, Chetlat and Bitra. Four of the islands Bangaram, Agatti, Kadmat and Minicoy are now open to both domestic and foreign tourists.

    Charter Packages to Lakshadweep
    (!) Special Flight / Speed Ferry Charter Service (150 pax): The Ferry between Kochi and Kalpeni, Lakshadweep takes just 6 hrs., can be arranged for groups. (!!) Speed Ferry Charter Service (Group): The Ferry between Agatti/Bangaram and Suheli, Lakshadweep Islands can also be arranged for groups. ...Read More