Lakshadweep?

Question

Namaskar everybody
I have planned to make a trip to india very soon, chennai, bangalore and I wish to fly to Lakshadweep and discover

would you pls kindlly give me informaion and tips to visit Lakshadweep

all the best for all of you

Answer 1

Lakshadweep islands offer un-exploited and breathtaking natural beauty. Bangaram is a very nice place to visit, one of the best beaches of the World. Besides, Minicoy, Kavaratti, Agatti, Kelpeni and Kadmat islands are other options in Lakshadweep -awesome beauty.

For regular connections to Lakshadweep islands, you would be required to reach Cochin/Kochi/Ernakulam (one city known by three different names).

Options to reach Lakshadweep islands, stay and move around in between the islands are limited, and by my own experience, I suggest that you start your journey plans by first approaching the SPORTS - a Lakshadweep Government Tourism Office based at Willingdon Island, Indira Gandhi Road, Cochin, Tele. 0484 2668387 and 2666789; website www.lakshadweeptourism.com
The website is very informative and updated regularly and can give you many important feedback, an initial virtual journey, and a lot of material to plan and take up the journey. By Air - Agatti is the only airport in Lakshadweep connected with the mainland at Cochin/Kochi. Helicopter transfer is available from Agatti to Bangaram Island Resort during monsoon and to Kavaratti through out the year. Flights operate six days a week. Alternatively, small cruise/motorboat transfers among visitors permissible islands are available except for monsoon season. Star Cruises has also started a cruise to Lakshwadeep but it is limited purpose cruise.

Best time to visit: September to March.

SPORTS arrange for journey by ships to various islands individually and package tours for 1 to 3 islands which are very good and they take personal care all through the journey. Alternatively, you can fly to Agatti (only airport in Lakshadweep) from Cochin and then go to different islands by large motorboats/ships or helicopter. For stay, besides SPORTS, two private resorts, one in Agatti and one in Bangaram, have stay arrangements and local hotels etc are not good in number and facilities, could lead to difficulties. Further, everyone visiting to Lakshadweep Islands on personal visits (not on official Government duties) require a permit from the Administrator of the Island, which though not difficult but procedural. If you travel with SPORTS or these two private resorts, they arrange such permits without any extra costs and efforts on your part.

The addresses of Agatti Island Beach Resort is 57/3693, 1st Floor, Mano Geeth, Behind GPO, Market Road, Cochin, Tele 0484 2362232, email: [e-mail], website www.lakshadweepislands.com
AND that of Bangaram Island Resort is CGH Earth, Willigdon Island, Cochin, Tele: 0484 2668421 and 2668221, email [e-mail], website: www.casinogroup.com

Plan your journey well for maximum enjoyment and have a very good time.

P.S. If you choose to go to Minicoy Island, do visit the Light House there, one of the oldest and highest, climb right till the top of the light house for ariel view of the Island and surrounding beauty. Climbing to the top of the Light House can be arranged by SPORTS and others, don't miss it.

Answer 2

HERE ARE THE TIPS FOR GOING TO LAKSHADWEEP-

How to reach Lakshadweep
-- One can reach Lakshadweep by flight and ships from Kochi. The Indian Airlines operate flight from Kochi every day except sunday. Lakshadweep Administration operates ships from Kochi. The ships have standard voyages.


Do one need a permit to Lakshadweep
-- Lakshadweep is basically a restricted area and one need a permit to enter Lakshadweep. However for bonafied tourists the permit and other formalities will be arranged by the tour operators like SPORTS, Agatti Island Beach Resort.

Where to stay at Lakshadweep
-- There are beach resorts in Kavaratti, Kalpeni, Minicoy, Kadmat and Bangaram. Tourists can stay in these resorts. Apart from these one can avail the Coral Reef package and stay on board the ship "MV Tipu Sultan" and see three islands Kalpeni, Kavaratti and Minicoy.

Where is Lakshadweep located
-- Lakshadweep is located off the Kerala Coast in Arabian Sea.

What to do in Lakshadweep
--The Lakshadweep Islands are one of the few remaining virgin islands surrounded by beautiful shallow lagoons. One can engage in water sports like Kayaking, Canoing, Snorkeling and Para Sailing. Adventures can Scuba Diving in these islands. --

Answer 3

Namaskar dear.
Thanks for greeting in our language.

Lakshadweep is one of the most spectacular place to be visited in India. You would get real untouched nature in these islands.

How to go there -
By Ship: Take a ship from Kochi (Cochin). Takes approx. 24 hours Take a Cruise from Mumbai for visiting some of the islands in Lakshadweep
By Air: Indian Airlines flies from Kochi and Goa. Kochi flights are daily (except Sunday) and Goa flights are twice a week. Flights land at Agatti island which is the only airport in the Lakshadweep

Please visit the following sites to know more about Lakshadweep

http://lakshadweep.nic.in/
http://wikitravel.org/en/Lakshadweep
www.tourmyindia.com/states/lakshadweep/index.html

Answer 4

The Lakshadweep island lies on the Arabian Sea. A timeless undiscovered treasure comprising of 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, streaches of coconut palm trees, endless sunshine and above al the clear blue waters ofthe coral lagoons.
The Population : 52,750
How to reach Lakshadweep :
This place is well connected by Air from Cochin (International Airport). Indian Airlines operate its daily flight to Agatti except Sudays. The flight details are as follows.

IC 502 COCHIN/AGATTI 0800 HRS/0935 HRS.

Places to Eat and Stay

The most exclusive of these islands is Bangaram, A holiday resort that sits on its own lagoon, a hundred shades of blue hinting at the hidden worlds below. Once at Agatti you board a boat and set off for Bangaram which is just an hour and a half away. There are no indigenious inhabitants and facilities have been designed to respect a delicate natural ecosystem.

The resort has a restaurant which serves Indian and International cuisines. The Resort provides the facilities of Scuba Diving, Snorklling, Deep Sea Fishing, Rafting, Catamaran Sailing and more water sports.
Climate :
From 27 to 32 degree celsius during September to March. From 30 to 33 degree celsius in April and May. The monsoon period is from 15 may to 15 September.
Entry Permit :
All tourists require to obtain a entry permit to get in the island and to obtain the permission one has to furnish the following details at the time of booking.

» Full Name as mentioned in the passport
» Nationality » Passport Details
» Date and place of issue of the passport
» Date of Expiry
» Permanent Address
» Date and Place of Birth.


Note : One has to spend a night at Cochin to get entry permit to Lakshadweep if one lands in Cochin only but if one is touching Delhi anytime before coming to Lakshadweep then the permit can also be obtained from delhi and in that case one does not have to stay overnight in Cochin just to get the permit. The office remains opens from Monday to Friday every week.

The possible itinerary for Lakshdweep visit may be as follows

Cochin - Lakshdweep - Cochin
Duration : 5 Nights / 6 Days

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.

Day3 : Lakshdweep
Day at Leisure. O/N at Hotel.

Day4 : Lakshdweep
Day at Leisure. O/N at Hotel.

Day5 : Lakshdweep
Day at Leisure. O/N at Hotel.

Day6 : Lakshdweep/Cochin
Transfer by Boat to Airport for Flight to Cochin

Answer 5

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Answer 7

Location : 400 kms west of the coast of Kerala
Status : Tiniest Union Territory of India
Language : Malayalam, English
Attractions : Kavaratti, Minicoy, Bangaram, Agatti

Tourism Promotion
Lakshadweep has a precious heritage in its ecology and culture. The local Administration always keeps the carrying capacity of the islands in mind. Similarly, in some islands the water-able is not sufficient to provide increased drinking water in significant quantities and so these islands have not been earmarked for tourism.

Government 'accommodation is available at Kavaratti, Kadmath and Agatti. At Kalpeni and Minicoy private entrepreneurs have taken up the task. Extensive use has been made of tiling roofs and coconut palm matting for external walls, and the effect is remarkable in the way the constructions blend with their surroundings.

Water Sports
High quality equipment of international standards has been imported for the Kadmath Institute of Water Sports. This includes snorkels, glass- bottomed boats, rowing and motor boats, equipment for wind surfing, scuba diving, Para sailing and water skiing.
Water sports facilities like kayaking, sailing, paddle boats, inflatable motor boats, glass - bottom boats and water skiing are available in the islands of Kavaratti, Kalpeni, Kadmath and Minicoy.
Traditional folk dances of the islands are performed by local men. Performances are available on request. No other form of entertainment exists except TV and Radio.
One interesting consequence of the Administration's concern for ecology is the promotion of the concept of day tourism. A passenger liner anchoring near an island provides both transport and accommodation. Tourists therefore have the best of both worlds- comfortable accommodation and service on board the ship, combined with the beauty of the island and water sports facilities during the day.
There is a regular ship service between Cochin and the islands according to a scheduled programme.

Location and General Information
In the Arabian sea, approximately 400 kms west of the coast of Kerala between 8 degrees and 12 degrees North latitude, and 71 degrees and 74 degrees East longitude, Lakshadweep is a Union Territory of India - its tiniest - and has the country's only coral islands. Of its 36 islands covering a land area of 32 so. km, 10 are inhabited.

Climate
Lakshadweep has a tropical climate, with summer temperatures ranging from 35 degrees centigrade to 22 degrees centigrade and winter temperature between 32 degrees centigrade to 20 degrees centigrade. During monsoons, ship - based tourism is closed but a helicopter service is available. Some effect of the northeast monsoon is felt in October-November in the form of light transitory showers which cool the place.

It is important to see Lakshadweep in the light of what it is - a group of islands, far from each other and from the mainland. Most items of food supplies, rice, vegetables, tinned food etc. as well as a whole range of consumer goods have to be transported, at some pains, from Kerala. Hence the few shops that do exist cater very specifically to the everyday needs of the locals. Good brands of toiletries and cigarettes are available on major islands.. Books and periodicals in any language other than Malayalam are difficult to find but inhabited islands have excellent libraries. Biscuits, tinned milk and similar provisions are not difficult to find. However, Bangaram, having no local population, has no shops at all.

Tropical clothes throughout the year are sufficient. A waterproof coat during October- November will be useful.

There is prohibition on all the islands except in uninhabited islands such as Bangaram.

Language
The language spoken in the islands is Malayalam except in Minicoy where it is Mahl, written in the Divehi script. The local population are all Sunni Muslims of the Shafi sect. Tourist guides and those people who come into contact with tourists as part of their job, speak English. Very little Hindi is spoken or understood except in Minicoy.

HOW TO GET THERE

BY SHIP
Vessels ply between Cochin and Lakshadweep. They have air-conditioned cabins for first class tourists and an air-conditioned Lounge hall with push back seats for tourist class accommodation. Rates vary according to the type of accommodation as well as the package chosen. Domestic package prices are inclusive of ship fare, meals on the ship and islands, ferrying charges between ship and island (the ship anchors 30-45 minutes away from each island), transport charges in the islands, sightseeing charges, lagoon cruising and accommodation on the islands. Every journey of the· ship-between Cochin and an island as well as between one island and another takes anything from 3 to 20 hours. Indian meals are served on board. Some cabins are fitted with a wash basin and have common bathrooms. First class AC cabins have attached toilets. Bed-linen and towels are provided. From October to April, Catamaran speed vessels operate as per monthly schedule between major islands in the northern group.

Board and Lodging
The tourist huts in each island are situated on the beach in ideal locations, Each hut has one or two twin-bedded bedrooms, overhead fans, and attached baths, Meals are served out on the beach, An extra bed can be provided in each room. (The tourist huts along with the entire island receives its electric supply from diesel generating sets.)

Tips For Travellers
Lakshadweep islands are India's only coral islands formed from coral rock, and beautiful formations can be seen all over the lagoons. Tempting as it is to pick one piece up as a souvenir, it is strictly Illegal, being punishable with heavy fines. This is because in doing so you are seriously endangering the environment. Local cuisine resembles food from Kerala for the spices it uses, and for the extensive use of coconut. Breakfast could consist or idlis or poorie subji and lunch and dinner of rice with a dry vegetable, sambhar and fish, chicken or mutton in a gravy. Tuna fish, curried, fried or barbecued is generally available from October to March, Vegetarian meals are available.

Facilities
Telephone services are available on STD/ISD on major islands. Doctors and medical assistance are available on the islands and on the ship.

http://www.indiantravelportal.com/lakshadweep/tourism-facilities.html

Answer 8

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