Lakshadweep Island tours|Lakshadweep tours

Lakshadweep Island - Scattered on the clear blue waters of the Arabian Sea, off the western coast of India is a group of coral islands of unparalleled beauty.Lakshadweep Islands,Agatti Island Tours,Lakshadweep Island tours,Lakshadweep Honeymoon Tours,Agatti Island Beach Resort,Bangaram Island Resort The LakshadweepLakshadweep Islands islands (or Laccadives as they were formerly known) are a geographical extension of the Maldive island chain. "Lakshadweep" which means 'A Hundred Thousand Islands' is an archipelago consisting of 36 islands, 12 atolls, 3 reefs and 5 submerged banks in the Arabian Sea. These emerald islands, rich in greenery and fringed by silvery beaches overwhelm you with their natural beauty. Visitors to these islands take back an unforgettable experience of enjoying nature in all her splendor.

Fact File:

Location :

Lakshadweep islands lie about 220 to 440kms from the Kerala coast between 8° and 12° North Latitudes and 71° and 74° East Longitudes.

Status :

Tiniest Union Territory of India.

Religion :

The local population are all Sunni Muslims.

Languages :

The language spoken in the islands is Malayalam except in Minicoy where it is Mahl, written in the Divehi script.

Climate :

Summer temperatures ranging from 22° C to 33° C and Winter temperatures from 20° C to 32° C. Southwest monsoons from June to September bring plenty of rainfall to the islands. and Northeast monsoons also result in some rains during October and November. .

Clothing :

Light cotton tropical clothes are sufficient throughout the year. Lakshadweep Islands,Agatti Island Tours,Lakshadweep Island tours,Lakshadweep Honeymoon Tours,Agatti Island Beach Resort,Bangaram Island Resort A waterproof coat will come in handy during the monsoons.

Entry permits:

For foreigners and People holding foreign passports: One can visit islands on a package tour as individuals are not allowed to book independently. A permit is required for which you have to provide details of the place and date of birth, passport number, date and place of issue, expiry date and 4 photos.

Best Season:

October to May is ideal and popular with tourists.

Legal Issue and Risk Factors:

* Litter the land or the water pollutes the Clear waters.
* Pick up corals as souvenirs is a punishable offence.
* There is a prohibition on consumption of alcoholic beverages in all islands except at Bangaram
* Carrying narcotics or drugs is a punishable offence.
* Swim or nude sunbathe is prohibited.
* It can be risky to go out of your island lagoon without permission of the SPORTS authorities and without a proper escort.
* The Coconut trees are privately owned and unauthorized plucking of coconuts is a theft. Also a fall from the palm can prove dangerous.

How to Reach:

By Air: Cochin International Airport links Lakshadweep with the mainland. Onward flights from Cochin are available to most of the airports in India and to selected foreign destinations. Agatti is the only airport in Lakshadweep. Helicopter transfer is available from Agatti to Bangaram Island Resort during monsoon and to Kavaratti through out the year. The flight from Cochin to Agatti takes approximately one hour Fifteen minutes. Flights operate six days a week.