Lakshadweep Island – The Tropical Paradise Of The Arabian Sea
If you are here, you are trapped to decide on a smashing tropical holiday at the Lakshadweep Island! The reasons are listed down below. Believe it or not, you will definitely love to visit and enjoy the abundance of nature in this Tropical Paradise Of The Arabian Sea.
The Lakshadweep Island
The Lakshadweep Island is the tiniest Union Territories of India nestling bountifully on the great Arabian Sea. This 4200 sq km long island’s former names were the Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands. Its recent name is Lakshadweep translates to One Lakh Island in Sanskrit. However, only 36 islands existed and only ten are inhabited. Also, it consists of three coral reefs, twelve atolls and five submerged banks which become ultimate attractions for any visitors. Taking a trip here will let you witness a terrific natural landscape, lines of coconut trees and other tropical trees. Moreover, the abundance of fauna, and most crucially the outstanding beaches will surely give a pleasing moment.
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Places To See In Lakshadweep Island
Agatti Island
Laden with unique and vibrant coral reefs, Agatti Island is a stretch of 7.6 km in Lakshadweep. You can witness the playful sea turtles and the myriads of a school of fishes lurking on the beautiful coral reefs. Also, exploring this island is effortless as it is little but heavily blesses you with stunning views of the tropical landscape. You can either explore it on foot, rent a cycle or mini-vehicle just in a day and indulge yourself in adventure activities such as scuba diving, snorkelling and more. It is also near another popular island of Bangaram, lying at a distance of 7 km. This island is also very convenient for tourists because it is the only island in Lakshadweep that has an airport.
Kavaratti
Kavaratti is a thriving capital of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep. This distinct atoll is a vacationer’s ideal spot to relax and enjoy most aquatic activities. Besides, if you are adventure enthusiasts you can visit the Dolphin Drive Centre to fulfil your aquatic appetite. Hence, there you can scuba dive, water skiing, jet-ski, parasail and much more. Another perk is that non-swimmer can also enjoy watching the rich marine life in their natural habitat from a boat that has a glass bottom. Their contentment is as much as those of those swimmers and professional divers.
Discover a lot more beautiful places on the island. Check every 53 mosques that spread around the island and make sure you visit the Urja Mosque considered to be the most stunning and prestigious mosque here.
Bangaram Island
A resort Island just a few distances away from Agatti Island is Bangaram Island. If you want to get a real tropical feel, this island is a must to visit. Much to your delight, you will see that the island is stocked with a huge variety of fishes, crabs, pufferfishes, parrots, porcupines, seabirds and other mesmerizing things. Moreover, the beach, the gleaming deep blue lagoons, the outlining coconut trees and the appealing landscape make it a perfect getaway for tropical freaks. You will also see most Foreign tourists making out the best of their time relaxing and recreating on this splendid island. For having the best view of the sea and the deep blue lagoons and being the most hospitable spot, it is ranked among the best getaways in the world.
Minicoy Island
Minicoy is one of the most scenic and appealing islets of Lakshadweep Island covering a distance of 4.8 sq km. It forms the second-largest island of the Union Territory and is one of the inhabited islands. It sits like crowning jewels on the enthralling Arabian Sea adorn with vibrant coral reefs, white brittle sand beaches, outlining coconut trees, and turquoise colour water. Meanwhile, untouched by commercialization, it stands out as one of the most picturesque islands where its beauty is in its most natural form. Also, it is the best call for the most romantic getaway due to its prime luxury location.
Top Things To Do In Lakshadweep Island
With a bunch of things to do, Lakshadweep Islands are a great turf for adventure, sightseeing and activities. Whilst here, make sure you try out the things listed below:
- Of course, it is an island so you’ve got a lot of time to spend on the waters. Parasailing, snorkelling, scuba diving, boating, swimming, fishing, jet skiing and other water activities are avidly lie in wait.
- Explore the atolls and reefs of Lakshadweep and experience the sensational phenomenon of nature and the island’s landscape.
- Take a romantic walk on the shorelines and get a glimpse of the sunset that steals the entire show of the evening. Meanwhile, you can also witness the rise of the day early in the morning.
- Walk into chic restaurants or luxurious restaurants to fill your guts with the exotic seafood prepared in different continental styles and cuisines.
- Also, get prepared to butter your appetite with coconut-specialized dishes enhanced with Malabar spices and rice. Local seafood is way too delicious to taste and each morsel will make you realize the richness of the dishes.
Make sure your Lakshadweep Tour Packages include all these incredible things to do to make the most out of the Island.
How To Reach Lakshadweep
Kochi (Kerala) is the main gateway to Lakshadweep Islands where tourists can reach the island via flights or ships. One can take flights to Lakshadweep only from Kochi and the Union Territories have only one functional domestic airport on Agatti Island. One can fly from Delhi to Lakshadweep, or from other major cities in India to Cochin and can take another flight to the Island.
MV Kavaratti, MV Arabian Sea, MV Lakshadweep Sea, MV Lagoon, MV Corals, MV Amindivi and MV Minicoy are few of the passenger ships that operate between Lakshadweep Islands and Cochin in Kerala. Passengers can choose from the categories of accommodations on the ships. The journey takes about 14 to 18 hours depending on the island you want to board.
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