Exotic Lakshadweep
One of the world's most spectacular tropical island systems, Exotic Lakshadweep is tucked away at 220-240 kms off the Malabar Coast (Kerala). The islands comprise of 4200 sq.km. of lagoon rich in marine wealth ad 36 islands in an area of 32 sq.km. Each island in Exotic Lakshadweep is fringed by snow white coral sands. The crystal clear water and the rich marine flora and fauna enhance the mystique of these islands Against the vast blue sea the Lakshadweep look like emeralds. The huge wall like reef bordering the outer side of the shallow lagoons blocks the incoming swells of the sea.The Exotic Lakshadweep islands are linked to the mainland by ships & passenger planes. Agatti island and Bangaram island can be reached by Air and the others by ship from Kochi (Cochin). The temperature increases from South to North; April and May are the hottest with temperatures averaging at 32°C.
Each island of Exotic Lakshadweep or Laccadives, a tiny principality in itself, has existed from time immemorial, with little influence from the outside world.
The charm of Exotic Lakshadweep islands lies in their remoteness. Far off the beaten track, they attract no hordes of merry makers to its shores, or perhaps it is the beauty of the islands densely covered with coconut palms, and threaded by an unbroken line of creamy sand, each island serenely set in a sea whose waters range from palest aquamarine and turquoise to deepest sapphire and lapis lazuli.
Kavaratti Island
Kavaratti island is popular owing to its beautiful white beaches and crystal clear lagoon ideal for water sporting. The island also has an aquarium with several colourful species of fish. There is a glass bottom boat for viewing marine life and an array of remarkable coral formations that provides a background to the lagoons and the islands within them.
Agatti Island
Agatti, the second important town of Lakshadweep has a beautiful lagoon and offers easy access for day visits to the uninhabited islands of Bangaram, Tinnakara and Parali I and II. This is where the only airport of Lakshadweep is located. However, foreign tourists are not allowed to visit this island.
Bangaram Island
Shaped like a tear drop, this island is encircled by a continuous halo of creamy sands. Like all the other islands of Lakshadweep, luxuriant plantations of coconut provide coolness even during the hottest time of the day.
Kalpeni Island
About 125 km from Kavaratti Island is Kalpeni Island with three uninhabited satellite islands; all surrounded by an immense lagoon of spectacular beauty. Koomel, the gently curving bay where the tourist facilities are located, directly overlooks Pitti and Thilakkm, two of the islands. Here, tourists can swim, reef walk, snorkel or use water sports equipment like kayaks, and sail boats.
Kadmat Island
Some 70 km north of Kavaratti Island is Kadmat Island, an ideal site for water sporting, canoeing, boat riding and scuba diving. This is the only island with lagoons on both eastern and western sides. A Water Sports Institute providing water sports facilities has been set up in Kadmat.
Minicoy Islands
Farthest from Kavaratti Island, about 205 km away to the south and also nearest to the Maldives, Minicoy has a distinct culture influenced by the neighboring Maldives. It has a cluster of 10 villages, which are called Athiris each presided over by a Moopan.
Minicoy is renowned for its dance tradition: the lava dance is performed on festive occasions. The tuna fishing and boat building activity is interesting. Minicoy has a lighthouse built by the British in 1885. Visitors are allowed up, right to the very top. The island has a grand lagoon with a stretch of mangroves along its shores.
Each island of Exotic Lakshadweep or Laccadives, a tiny principality in itself, has existed from time immemorial, with little influence from the outside world.
The charm of Exotic Lakshadweep islands lies in their remoteness. Far off the beaten track, they attract no hordes of merry makers to its shores, or perhaps it is the beauty of the islands densely covered with coconut palms, and threaded by an unbroken line of creamy sand, each island serenely set in a sea whose waters range from palest aquamarine and turquoise to deepest sapphire and lapis lazuli.
Kavaratti Island
Kavaratti island is popular owing to its beautiful white beaches and crystal clear lagoon ideal for water sporting. The island also has an aquarium with several colourful species of fish. There is a glass bottom boat for viewing marine life and an array of remarkable coral formations that provides a background to the lagoons and the islands within them.
Agatti Island
Agatti, the second important town of Lakshadweep has a beautiful lagoon and offers easy access for day visits to the uninhabited islands of Bangaram, Tinnakara and Parali I and II. This is where the only airport of Lakshadweep is located. However, foreign tourists are not allowed to visit this island.
Bangaram Island
Shaped like a tear drop, this island is encircled by a continuous halo of creamy sands. Like all the other islands of Lakshadweep, luxuriant plantations of coconut provide coolness even during the hottest time of the day.
Kalpeni Island
About 125 km from Kavaratti Island is Kalpeni Island with three uninhabited satellite islands; all surrounded by an immense lagoon of spectacular beauty. Koomel, the gently curving bay where the tourist facilities are located, directly overlooks Pitti and Thilakkm, two of the islands. Here, tourists can swim, reef walk, snorkel or use water sports equipment like kayaks, and sail boats.
Kadmat Island
Some 70 km north of Kavaratti Island is Kadmat Island, an ideal site for water sporting, canoeing, boat riding and scuba diving. This is the only island with lagoons on both eastern and western sides. A Water Sports Institute providing water sports facilities has been set up in Kadmat.
Minicoy Islands
Farthest from Kavaratti Island, about 205 km away to the south and also nearest to the Maldives, Minicoy has a distinct culture influenced by the neighboring Maldives. It has a cluster of 10 villages, which are called Athiris each presided over by a Moopan.
Minicoy is renowned for its dance tradition: the lava dance is performed on festive occasions. The tuna fishing and boat building activity is interesting. Minicoy has a lighthouse built by the British in 1885. Visitors are allowed up, right to the very top. The island has a grand lagoon with a stretch of mangroves along its shores.
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