Things to do in Lakshadweep

Lakshadweep is the tiniest Union Territory of India and is archipelago consisting of 12 atolls, 3 reefs and 5 submerged banks. This island comprised of ten inhabited islands, 17 uninhabited islands attached islets, four newly formed islets and 5 submerged reefs. 

The inhabited islands are Kavaratti, Agatti, Amini, Kadmat, Kiltan, Chetlat, Bitra, Andrott, Kalpeni and Minicoy. Bitra is the smallest of all having only a population of 225 persons (Census 1991). The uninhabited island Bangaram has been enumerated during 1991 census operation and has a population of 61 persons.

The main occupation of the people is fishing, coconut cultivation and coir twisting. Tourism is still at development stage and emerging industry. Lakshadweep with its vast lagoon around all the islands has emerged as a water sport destination in the country.

Various Islands on Lakshadweep Island: 

Agatti

Agatti is one of the most beautiful lagoons in Lakshadweep. Agatti can be accessed by ship or by air. A virtual gateway to the islands, Agatti has the only airport in the island. Agatti Island Beach Resorts offers some of the best swimming beaches in the world. The resort has a good beach and lagoon on to its front. The lagoon is huge, shallow, leaving a lot of space for a good swim.

Uninhabited islands of Bangaram, Thinnakara, Parali-I and Parali-II are just a hop away. Land in these tiny islands and enjoy an exclusive day excursion. 

Kavaratti        

Thousands of miles away from city crowd and pollution, the pleasant and beautiful Kavaratti island fills tourists with rejuvenates them with added force and energy. Kavaratti is the most developed island. 52 mosques are spread out over the island including the most beautiful Ujra mosque. It has an ornately carved ceiling believed to be carved from a piece of driftwood. 

The Lagoon is ideal for water sports, swimming and there are sandy beaches for sun basking. Enjoy marine life exhibits at the Marine Aquarium, and a vast collection of specimens at the Museum that provides the tourists with a wonderful scope to explore the rich aquatic life of the region. View the exotic underwater world without getting yourself wet, from the glass-bottomed boats. Hire water sports crafts like Kayaks and Sailing Yachts.

Kalpeni

A famous tourist destination, Kalpeni offers the tourists with a wonderful opportunity to explore their sporting skills and sportsman spirit through the various water sports.

Kalpeni has the largest lagoon among Lakshadweep islands. The lagoon is relatively shallow and ideal for all kinds of water sports. A peculiar feature of Kalpeni Island is the huge storm bank of coral debris along the eastern and southeastern shoreline. 

The island can accommodate staying tourists in four tourist cottages managed privately by the islanders. The island is part of Coral Reef package. 

Minicoy

Minicoy is the southernmost island of the Lakshadweep. Minicoy is geographically isolated from other islands. Perhaps due to this it is famous for its Maldivian character.

The islander are famous the world over as experienced sea men. A visit to the tuna canning factory, the light house built by the British in 1885, and a long drive through dense coconut groves and winding village roads are part of the tour apart from the pleasures of one of the largest lagoons.

The island is a part of the Coral Reef package with facilities to accommodate staying tourists as well as day tourists. A new twenty-bedded tourist resort has started functioning. The island is included in the Swaying Palms package.

Kadmat

Kadmat is a 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 the sand banks on the southern tip for sunbath.

The major attractions of this island is water sports crafts like kayaks, pedal boats, 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 fanatics. 

Bangaram

Uninhabited island and world famous for tourist attractions has a tear shaped island which is surrounded by beautiful lagoons and beaches. Bangaram will be your ultimate and awesome destination for your romantic getaway. It offers utmost privacy unpolluted comfort with crystal clear water. Sparkling coral reef and blue lagoon perform magic on the soul searching traveler. There are numerous adventures like scuba diving, snorkelling and deep sea fishing.

Things to do:

Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Swimming, beautiful reefs and lagoons

Water Sports

Sandy Beaches and Sun Bathe

Places nearby to visit:

Kochi

Famous for:

Reefs and Lagoons

Water Sports

Marine Life

Photography

Vacations

Islands

Suggestions:

Best place to go for a vacation and sports activities with a great experience of    marine life.

Going through packaged tours is advisable.