Top Tourist places in lakshadweep to explore
Lakshadweep Tourism
Lakshadweep is situated in the Arabian sea at a distance of 300 kilometers from the mainland of India. Before adopting the name Lakshadweep, it was known as Amindi, Minicoy, Laccadive islands. There are 36 islands in Lakshadweep and life is good on 10, out of these. Indian tourists are allowed to visit 6 islands while foreign tourists are allowed to visit only 2 islands which are Bangaram and Agati.
Lakshadweep is a beautiful tourist destination in india for tourists.
List of best tourist places in lakshadweep
Kavaratti : one of famous tourist places in lakshadweep
Kavaratti is the capital of Lakshadweep and the largest island in this archipelago. It has a population of about 10,000 and is the only town in the archipelago. The place is important for tourism as it has many beaches where you can enjoy your time away from busy cities like Mumbai or Chennai.
Due to dominating Muslim population here, Eid ul Fitr is celebrated here with great enthusiasm. Onam is also celebrated by the people here. If you visit this place you can see white sandy beaches, blue green water, heritage sites, mosques, dolphine dive centre, marine museum, aquarium, wide variety of aquatic specimens, animals and coral reefs living inside the water.
Things to do in Lakshadweep
You can also enjoy water sports organised here like swimming, scuba diving, etc. Must visit this amazing place with your family and friends.
Agatti Island : one of best tourist places in lakshadweep
Agatti is a small island in the Lakshadweep archipelago. Agatti island is famous for its pristine beaches. It’s 459 kms away from the kochi. A permit is needed for visiting there.Agatti island is also known as the gateway of the Lakshadweep island.
Your journey to Lakshadweep is incomplete if you do not visit this island. If you visit this place you can see the white sandy beaches, pristine waters and turquoise blue lagoon which you have seen in movies.
Things to do here
There are many underwater activities organised here like scuba diving, diving, snorkelling etc and the best thing is that all these activities are very cheap here. The most important instruction about this island is the use of alcohol is prohibited in this entire island so be careful when you visit this island.
Bitra Island
Bitra Island is the smallest island in Lakshadweep, and it’s a popular destination for scuba diving. The island has a turtle hatchery on it, which allows visitors to see the turtles being fed by tourists. It’s 483 kms away from the kochi City.
Bitra is known as one of the most romantic places in all India due to its stunning beaches and crystal clear waters—and with such perfect conditions year-round, it’s no wonder couples flock here each year during their honeymoon!
Bangaram Island
Bangaram island is located near the agatti & kavarti and it is also one of the best places for snorkeling. The beaches here are very beautiful and have white sands that make them look like icing on a cake.
You can enjoy yourself at this beach by spending hours there swimming or just relaxing on the sand, reading a book or watching people play volleyball.
Minicoy Island : One of beautiful tourist places in lakshadweep
Minicoy Island is a census Town island in Lakshadweep, India. It is part of the Aminidivi Subgroup of islands in the Laccadive Sea. Minicoy is one of best tourist places in lakshadweep to explore.
Kadmat Island
Kadmat Island is a small island located in the Laccadive Sea, an arm of the Indian Ocean. It’s part of Lakshadweep, which itself is part of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
Kadmat Island has a population of around 5000 people and its main exports are coconuts and sand. It’s also surrounded by coral reefs so there aren’t any beaches or resorts on Kadmat Island itself; however there are several hotels nearby that have access to this beautiful scenery.
Kalpeni
Kalpeni is a small island in the Indian Ocean, lying off India’s southwestern coast.Kalpeni was once a fishing village but it has now become an important tourist destination.When you visit this place you can see white sandy beaches with clear water and colourful lagoons, where you can enjoy water diving with your family and friends.
Kalpeni island is 150 miles away from the coast of Cochin. Here you can see Tip beach, Tilakkam, Pitti, Cheriyam islands and a 37 meter tall lighthouse. Must visit this mesmerizing place with your loved ones and have memorable outing.
Suheli
This is consist of two small islands known as, Suheli Valiyakara and Suheli Cheriyakara, one of these islands has a large oval shaped lagoon which showcases the marine life. Suheli island is 75 kilometers away from Agatti island. Here you will also see a thin sandbank known as Suheli Pitti, which is the breeding ground of many birds living here. This place is also a popular fishing site. If you are really searching for solitude and peace, you should visit this place with your loved ones.
How to reach Lakshadweep island
By Ship
You can reach Lakshadweep from Kochi through ships named as Arabian sea ship, MV Tipu Sultan, MV Bharat Seema, MV Amindi, MV Kavaratti, Lakshadweep Sea ship and many more. It takes about 14 to 20 hours to reach Lakshadweep from Kochi.
By Flight
Agatti Airport of Lakshadweep island is well connected to Kochi Airport. This Airport is located 86 kilometers away from Lakshadweep island. You have to take taxi or cab to reach your destination.
Conclusion
These are the best tourist places in lakshadweep to visit & explore for tourists. You can travel lakshadweep from Kochi by ships & flights.
