LAKSHADWEEP
India’s smallest Union Territory Lakshadweep is an archipelago
consisting of 36 islands with an area of 32 sq km. It is a uni-district Union
Territory and is comprised of 12 atolls, three reefs, five submerged banks and
ten inhabited islands. The islands comprise of 32 sq km. The capital is
Kavaratti and it is also the principal town of the UT. All Islands are 220 to
440 km away from the coastal city of Kochi in Kerala, in the emerald Arabian
Sea. The natural landscapes, the sandy beaches, abundance of flora and fauna
and the absence of a rushed lifestyle enhance the mystique of Lakshadweep.
Lakshadweep, the group of 36 islands is known for
its exotic and sun-kissed beaches and lush green landscape. The name
Lakshadweep in Malayalam and Sanskrit means ‘a hundred thousand islands.
The islands are well connected by regular flights from Kochi.
Helicopter transfer is available from Agatti to Kavaratti throughout the year.
Lakshadweep has a tropical climate and it has an average temperature of 27° C –
32° C. April and May are the hottest with an average temperature of 32° C
Generally the climate is humid warm and pleasant. As the climate is equitable
during monsoons, ship-based tourism is closed. October to March is the ideal
time to be on the islands. From June to October the South West Monsoon is
active with an average rainfall of 10-40 mm. The relative humidity is 70-75%.
Annual rainfall decreases from South to North. On an average, 80-90 days a year
are rainy. Winds are light to moderate from October to March.
HOW TO
REACH
Lakshadweep Island can be reached by ships and flights operated
from Kochi. For all tourist purposes Kochi is the gate way to Lakshadweep.
Agatti and Bangaram islands can be reached by flight from Kochi.
Indian Airlines operate flights from Kochi. Onward flights from Kochi are available
to most of the airports in India and abroad. Airstrip is there in Agatti island
only. From Agatti boats are available to Kavaratti and Kadmat during fair
season October to May. Helicopter transfer is available from Agatti to
Kavaratti during monsoon season subjected to availability of helicopter. The
flight from Cochin to Agatti takes approximately one hour and thirty minutes.
Seven passenger ships – MV Kavaratti, MV Arabian Sea, MV
Lakshadweep Sea, MV Lagoon, MV Corals, MV Amindivi and MV Minicoy operate
between Cochin and Lakshadweep islands. The passage takes 14 to 18 hours
depending on island chosen for journey. The ships offer different classes of
accommodation: A/C First Class with two berth cabins, A/C Secound Class with
four berth cabins and push back/Bunk Class with A/C seating. A doctor is
available on call on board. MV Amindivi and MV Minicoy also offer comfortable
A/C seating ideal for a night’s journey. During fair season, high speed vessels
operate between islands.
ADVENTURES
WATER SPORTS, DOLPHIN DIVE CENTER
KAVARATTI,
THE KADMAT SCUBA DIVING
CENTRE, MINICOY DIVE CENTRE.
THE TOP
BEACHES IN LAKASHADWEEP……
KAVARATTI BEACH, KALPENI
BEACH, BANGARAM BEACH,
THINNAKARA BEACH
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