The 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.
The first 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. Lakshdweep
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
Heritage
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