The Lakshadweep Islands are situated in the Arabian Sea. These islands have stunning reefs, healthy oceans, and unpolluted beaches. As one of the most marine diverse places on earth, they have become a tourist destination for water sports, scuba diving, and unique island culture. It is one of the ecologically sensitive areas in the Arabian Sea.

Here are ten places to visit in Lakshadweep

Kalpeni Island: Leisurely Strolls Along the Beach

Kalpeni Island is a place where you take your kayak out, walk slowly by the sea and see fantastic lagoons. You can have your meals in the tranquility of nature. It’s a perfect place for quality time with family.

Agatti Island: Adventurous Water Activities

Agatti Island entices water sports lovers with its snorkeling, scuba diving and kayaking.You can experience the best lagoon beach and don’t forget to eat delicious dried smoked tunas.

Kavaratti Island: Serene Sunset Views

Kavaratti Island has beautiful scenery with green forests and stunning beaches around it; it brings cultural diversity into natural beauty so that you can have plenty of lush vegetation and great views of this island as a whole. Go around watching sunset in peace.

Bangaram Island: Secluded Beach Bliss

For years now, Bangaram islands have held pristine beaches that are an escape from everyday life.Your choices are between some adventurous water activities or just basking in nature’s lap.

Amini Beach: Dive into Marine Wonderland

Amini beach is  a peaceful paradise on earth which has blue waters.You can witness coral reefs  or can enjoy scuba diving to explore amazing marine ecosystems of Kalpeni lagoon .

Andrott Island: Cultural Exploration and Marine Encounters

In Andrott Island, cultural exploration as well as oceanic meetings are the best of friends. Jumaat Mosque and its octopuses will be spotted while enjoying a peaceful environment in the island.

Minicoy Island: Coral Reef Exploration

Coral reef like no other, nice beaches and traditional foods give Minicoy Island its character. Do some local activities and enjoy boating with panoramic views.

Thinnakara Island: Solo Traveler’s Delight

Thinnakara island is an ideal place for people who are solitary travelers with an appetite for adventure, calmness during their journey. As you wish, tour around to see beautiful lagoons or watch incredible sunsets.

Pitti Bird Sanctuary: Nature’s Haven for Birdwatchers

In this secluded island that also hosts migratory birds, Pitti Bird Sanctuary acts as a refuge to native bird species. Explore the mangrove forest and wild greenery where birds silence reigns.

Kadmat Island: Seaside Serenity and Fresh Seafood

One can find tranquility in Kadmat Island which is barely populated; snorkel or plunge into seafood prepared in different ways through gastronomy on this beach paradise. Get away from it all on this peaceful getaway island retreat while getting a taste of marine life at its very best.

Lakshadweep Tour Packages

There are many companies offering different tour packages. Prices start around 20000 and depend upon the several factors like the number of days, whether you opt for local transportation, cultural and cuisine explorations, the number of islands you visit as well as the accommodation you choose. 

Here are the top Resort Beaches In Lakshadweep Islands

Agatti Island Beach Resort: This hotel is located in Agatti Island and provides beach facing rooms with comfortable lodging, modern amenities and spectacular viewpoints.

Bangaram Island Resort: It is situated on Bangaram Island and is a  hideaway that offers an exclusive stay with beautiful rooms, tasty food and quick accessibility to the beach. It is most suitable for snorkeling and scuba diving.

Kadmat Beach Resort: It is located at Kadmat Island and  this resort has cottages that are placed along Lakshadweep islands’ shorelines for water sports facilities.

Thinnakara Beach Camp:It is set up on Thinnakara island, this camp-style place has fantastic tents which come with basic facilities as well as a close-to-nature intimacy.

Tourist Accommodation in Kavaratti from Lakshadweep (LTA): LTA Kavaratti is managed by Lakshadweep tourism and it’s just a simple but amazing stay focusing on local experiences.

Government guest huts in Minicoy: These guest’s houses of Minicoy offer affordable but peaceful stays between natural surroundings and native lifestyle.

How to reach Lakshadweep islands ?

You can take trains,flights and buses to reach Kochi or Ernakulam and then the 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.There are mostly daily flights from Kochi airport.

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