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INTRODUCTION
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 km 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 km 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, sailboat
and pedal boat.
Agatti: Agatti is about 459 km 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, and Excursions on Glass-bottomed Boats,
Sailboats and Fishing trips.
Kadmat: Kadmat is about 407 km 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.
Bangaram: Bangaram is located at a distance of 459 km
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 km from Cochin. Minicoy is the
southern most island in Lakshadweep. It is about 10.6 km
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.
Entry Permit:
All tourists require to obtain a entry permit to get in
the island and to obtain the permission one has to
furnish details at the time of booking.
Day 1 Cochin / Lakshdweep
Depart Cochin for Agatti by Flight. Transfer
by Boat to Bangaram Resort. O/N at Hotel.
Day 2 Lakshdweep
Day at Leisure. O/N at Hotel.
Day 3 Lakshdweep
Day at Leisure. O/N at Hotel.
Day 4 Lakshdweep
Day at Leisure. O/N at Hotel.
Day 5 Lakshdweep
Day at Leisure. O/N at Hotel.
Day 6 Lakshdweep
Day at Leisure. O/N at Hotel.
Day 7 Lakshdweep
Day at Leisure. O/N at Hotel.
Day 8 Lakshdweep/Cochin
Transfer by Boat to Airport for Flight to Cochin. |
