Travel Point India takes you to Lakshadweep, the Coral paradise offering you with an unusual, unforgettable and fulfilling holiday experience. A travel to Lakshadweep
will take you to palm tree-shaded coral islands fringed with smooth silvery sand.
These islands stand edging the lagoons with varying hues of blue. At Lakshadweep Islands you can enjoy swimming, suntan, go beach combing, or explore the islands through many walking traits and reefs.
The unique feature of the islands is its coral reef, making it a pristine leisure spot. Lakshadweep Islands are built on ancient volcanic formations and is the tiniest Union Territory of India. It consists of 12 atolls, 3 reefs, and 5 submerged banks. The atolls poised on submarine banks, harbor 36 islands having an area of 32 sq.km.Of these, 10 islands are inhabited namely Agatti, Amini, Andrott, Bitra, Chetlat, Kadsmat, kalpeni, Kavaratti, Kiltan and Minicoy.You can visit all these islands on your tour to Lakshadweep.
Places to see on the tour:
Bangaram Island: Bangaram Island is the most exclusive of the Lakshadweep islands. There are no indigenous inhabitants on this island. Travel to Bangaram Island and experience the beauty of palm trees and sandy beaches. The island sits in its own lagoon, a hundred shades of blue hinting at hidden works below. Whether you are a scuba diver or a sun seeker, idle or adventurous, this island is the ultimate retreat. Out of all the 36 islands, Bangaram Island is the gem; you can find all the characteristics of a tropical island here. From the moment you set foot on the soft, white sand, you'll be totally enraptured by the exotic natural beauty. Travel Point India takes you to Bangaram Island for an entirely new experience.
Kalpeni: This Island in Lakshadweep is known for its scenic beauty with the small islets called Tilakkam and Pitti and an uninhabited 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 and southeastern shorelines. On your tour to Lakshadweep you can visit the Kalpeni Island and enjoy swimming, reef walking or water -sport on Kayaks, sail boats and padal boats. Kalpeni is part of Coral Reef package.
Kavaratti:It is the headquarters of the U.T administration since 1964. The beautiful calm lagoon forms an ideal spot for water sports, swimming and basking on warm sandy beaches. Marine life exhibits can be seen at the new marine acquarium, which has excellent collection of specimens. Here you can take kayaks, and sailing yachts on hire. The Dolphin Drive Center is another attraction for water sports enthusiasts. The Island is a must visit on your travel to Andaman and Nicobar.
Minicoy: This Island is about 10.6 kms long and is the second longest island. It is a crescent shaped and one of the largest lagoons situated in southern part of Lakshadweep. The island has systematically arranged village system known as 'Avah'; each 'Avah' is a cluster of houses, which is headed by an elected elderly man called Bodukaka. Each village has a house beautifully decorated and maintained. Minicoy island is an important center for tuna fishing. The lighthouse of the island is one of the oldest and was constructed in 1885.Visit the Minicoy Island on your travel to Lakshadweep.
Kadmat: Kadmat is 8kms long and 550 meters wide at the broadcast point. In addition to the beautiful shallow lagoon on the west that forms an ideal spot for water sports, there is a narrow lagoon on the east. The best attractions are the long sandy beaches and sand banks on the southern tip for sunbaths. Kadmat has been identified for staying tourists with its tourist huts aesthetically situated in the coconut palm groves in the beaches facing the lagoon. The place is ideal for a real holiday that brings you from the maddening crowd, hustle and bustle of city life. Travel to Lakshadweep brings you to the Kadmat Island where you can enjoy all the water sports like kayaking, pedal boating, sailing yachts; skiing boats and glass-bottomed boats are available on hire. The scuba diving center in the island has become an attraction for water-sport enthusiasts. All meals are served at the tourist restaurant. Departure is on the fifth day.
Travel tips: A trip to Lakshadweep requires a tourist permit from all. This can be arranged at the Lakshadweep Tourist Office in Kochi. To make your travel convenient book a package tour. The best months to visit Lakshadweep are from January to the middle of May when the diving and fishing is good but it's possible to visit any time in the year. By Air the usual way to get to Lakshadweep is to fly from Kochi in Kerala to Agatti Island. The airport takes Donears and helicopters, which allows only up to 10 kg baggage weight per person. Another way is to take a cruise from Cochin to all the islands that are open to tourists.
| Travel Destinations of India |
|
|
| 
