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The Lakshadweep island lie on the Arabian
Sea. A timeless undiscovered treasure comprising 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, stretches of coconut palm trees,
endless sunshine and above al the clear blue waters of the
coral lagoons.
Sightseeing at Lakshadweep
Kavaratti : About 404 kms. from Cochin, Kavaratti is
a beautiful calm lagoon and forms an ideal spot for water
sports, swimming and basking on warm sandy beaches. The
Ajara and Jamnath mosques (of the 52 on the island) have the
best woodcarving and the former has a particularly good
ceiling carved out of driftwood.
Kalpeni : Kalpeni is at a distance of about 287 kms.
from Cochin. It is known for its scenic beauty with the
small islets called Tilakkam & Pitti and an uninhabited
island on the north called Cheriyam. A striking feature of
Kalpeni atoll is the huge storm bank of coral debris along
the eastern & southeastern shoreline. Here, one can
swim, reef-walk or water sports on kayaks, sail boat and
pedal boat.
Agatti : Agatti is about 459 kms. from Cochin. It is
6 kms. long and 1000 meters wide at the broadest point.
Agatti presents a breathtaking spectacle of amazing coral
reefs, turquoise blue lagoons, silvery beaches and lush
green coconut palms that sway to the rhythm of the sea.
There are facilities for Kayaking, Snorkeling, Scuba Diving,
Excursions on Glass-bottomed Boats, Sail boats and Fishing
trips.
Kadmat : Kadmat is about 407 kms. from Cochin. Land
area of Kadmat is 8 Km long and 550 m wide at the broadest
point. The best attractions at Kadmat are the long sandy
beaches and the sand banks on the southern tip for sunbath.
The place is ideal for a real holiday that brings you away
from the busy crowd, hustle and bustle of city life.
Bangaram : Bangaram is located at a distance of 459
kms. from Cochin. An undomesticated island, Bangaram is one
of the islands open to foreign tourists. It has been ranked
among the best hideaways of the world. The teardrop-shaped
island has superb beaches and beautiful lagoons. There are
numerous adventures like scuba diving, snorkelling and deep
sea fishing in which you can engage yourself.
Minicoy : Located 398 kms. from Cochin. Minicoy is
the southern most island in Lakshadweep. It is about 10.6
kms. long, the second largest island, the first being
Andrott. Half moon shaped, it has one of the largest
lagoons. Viringili is the small islet seen to the south of
Minicoy.
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