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Where is
Lakshadweep located?
Lakshadweep is located about 185 miles (300 km)
off the Kerala Coast in Arabian Sea. It is in 8°
and 12° North Latitude and 71° and 74° East
Longitude. The nearest island Andrott is 220 kms
away from Kochi and the farthest one, Agatti is
440 kms away. |
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How to reach
Lakshadweep?
One can reach Lakshadweep by flight and ships
from Kochi. Lakshadweep Administration operates
ships from
Kochi.
By Air* :
The airport at
Agatti is well networked with the mainland
at
Kochi (Cochin) from where onward flights to
most of the airports in India and to selected
foreign destinations are available. (The Agatti Island is the gateway to Bangaram)
The
Kingfisher and The Indian Airlines operates its
flight to Agatti Island now all days in a Week.
By Kingfisher Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
& Saturdays ; By Indian Airlines Wednesday and
Fridays. The flight from Cochin International
Airport to Agatti takes approximately one hour
thirty minutes).
By Ship* :
Four passenger ships M.V Kavaratti, M.V Tipusultan, M.V.
Bharatseema, M.V Aminidivi and M.V Minicoy
operate between Kochi and the islands. The ships
have standard voyages which takes between 14 to
20 hours. Kochi / Agatti direct or
Kochi / Kavarati / Kadmath / Amini. Inter
transport available by speed boats).
While on board the ship, a representative of
'TOURISM'
who has been specially designated to assist
you. In case of any difficulty, please avail of
his services.
Helicopter Service* :
Helicopter transfer is available from Agatti to
Bangaram Island Resort during monsoon and to
Kavaratti through out the year. |
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Do one need a
permit to visit Lakshadweep?
Lakshadweep islands are basically restricted
areas and the nation's smallest union territory.
All visitors need a permit to enter
Lakshadweep. However for bonafied tourists the
permit and other formalities will be arranged by
the tour
organizers or
authorized
private
resort groups and are exempted from entry
restriction. (View more details at:
Welcome
to Lakshadweep) |
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How long will
it take to issue the permit?
We need a minimum 2 working days to issue
the entry permit. The permit will be supplied
while you entering at Cochin or Agatti Airport.
(A help counter is operational at both the
airport for Lakshadweep travelers) To obtain the
permit, you will have to forward name, address,
age & place of birth of person/s to us as soon
as you confirm the bookings. For foreign
nationals forward name, address, age & place of
birth, passport Number, date of issue, place of
issue and expiry date of passport has to be
provided. |
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Where to stay
at Lakshadweep?
There are beach resorts in
Agatti and
Bangaram operational year-round. Kavaratti, Kalpeni, Minicoy and Kadmat
islands charter ship based tour and tourists can stay
in these resorts in season only. The tourist huts in each
island occupy ideal locations on the beach
itself. All accommodation is built to be
eco-friendly with largely locally available
building materials. For certain packages like
Coral Reef, overnight accommodation is provided
on board the ship. |
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What to do in Lakshadweep?
The Lakshadweep Islands (Laccadive
as they were formerly known) are one of the few
remaining virgin islands in the world and the
only coral reef islands in India. The islands
are are a geographical extension of the Maldives
island chain.
The soft silvery beaches, the coral atolls built on ancient volcanic
formations, living corals, vast beautiful shallow
lagoons, the matchless
marine environment and multi-coloured coral
fishes makes Lakshadweep a real paradise in
Arabian sea.
One can engage in water sports
like Kayaking, Canoeing, Snorkeling and Para
Sailing. For adventures, there are plenty of
opportunities for
Scuba diving. One may also visit local
houses, Marine museum, Light House and a few local
industries. |
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When is the
best time to visit?
Though the Islands are open round the year,
from October to April is the ideal time to
visit. The rush of tourists is mainly
concentrated from November to March. The monsoon
period is from 15 may to 15 September.
Tourist
Season:
October - May for the ship based tour
packages. Agatti and Bangaram may be visited
throughout the year.
Climate:
Lakshadweep has a tropical climate. From 27 to
32 degree Celsius during September to March.
From 30 to 33 degree Celsius in April and May.
Water temperature in the lagoon is normally
around 25 - 27 degree centigrade.
The temperature during monsoon is between 27 -
30 degrees and water temperature remains at 25
degrees. Though the sea remains rough during
monsoon, the reef which encircles the island,
keeps the lagoon calm. However, due to rough
sea, boats do not ply outside the lagoon.
Some effect of the northeast monsoon is felt in
October-November in the form of light transitory
showers which cool the place.
Clothing:
Light cotton tropical clothes are sufficient
throughout the year. A waterproof coat is
advisable during the monsoons. |
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How do I get a
booking confirmation?
Full Pre-payment is required for confirming
rooms. (You can send 50% payment in advance and
the rest can be paid 30 days before trip) |
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Do you issue a
receipt for the payment?
Yes. We issue e-receipt along with resort
vouchers for your transaction. The receipt or
voucher work as a digital record in our
reservation computers. You can print a copy of
any of this document in order to present it at
the resort. |
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What medical
facilities are available at the island?
A medical center with qualified medical
personnel functions at Agatti island. (8 Kms
from Bangaram Island Resort) In the event of a
medical emergency, evacuation by helicopter is
possible. It is advisable to carry your basic
medication that you may require, as this may not
be available on the island. |
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What are the
prohibited acts as per the Lakshadweep
Prohibition Regulation, 1979?
As per the section 3 of the Regulation,
transportation, possession, consumption and
manufacture of liquor or any intoxicating drug
is prohibited in all the Islands. However, being
an international tourist center,
Bangaram is exempted. (View
Lakshadweep Tourism at Police India) |
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