Lakshadweep Islands

» Minicoy : Minicoy Island has amazing beaches, which offers facilities and services that meet every tourist's expectations. The beach here has bathing huts, changing rooms and water sports arrangements. The 300 feet tall lighthouse, the lava dance and the races between local boats called 'Jahadhoni', are amongst the many attractions in the island.

» Kadmat : Known for its pristine beaches, lagoons and scuba diving facilities, Kadmat is one most lovely beach resorts in the Lakshadweep group of Islands. The stretches of sandy beach to the south of the island are perfect spot for sunbathers. Beach huts are also available for those who are looking for shades and a cool place to relax. If you are searching for adventurous activities then go for kayaking trips, or try water skiing, sailing, or riding on pedal boats. Kadmat is also one of the best sites in India for scuba diving. While diving you will meet tropical fishes, sharks and rays at Kadmat beach in Lakshadweep, India.

» Agatti : Agatti Island serves the incoming and the outgoing air-passengers of the Lakshadweep island, for it owns the only airport of Lakshadweep. Agatti boasts of a beautiful beach and lagoon, which is ideal of the beach enthusiasts around the world.

» Bangaram : Close to Kavaratti and Agatti is the Bangaram Island, known for its lovely beach. The bioluminescent plankton that are accumulated on the beach during high tide, makes the beach glow with a blue light at night, the beauty of which is unimaginable. Bangaram is also known for the bird population making the place truly celestial for the travelers.

Climate
The Lakshadweep has a tropical climate and the temperature remains moderate throughout the year. Summer continues from March to June, monsoons from May to - October, and winter from November to February. The summer at Lakshadweep is warm, while winters are pleasant. November to February is the best time to visit this place.

Way to Lakshadweep
» By Air : Cochin International Airport links Lakshadweep with the mainland. Cochin is served by Air India, Indian Airlines as well as many private airlines to many part of the country 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.

» By Sea : Four passenger ships- MV Tippu Sultan, MV Bharat Seema, MV Amindivi and MV Minicoy operate between Cochin and Lakshadweep. The journey takes between 14 to 20 hours. The ships offer different classes of accommodation; A/C Deluxe Class with two berth cabins, A/C First Class with four berth cabins and Tourist Class with A/C seating. Cafeteria and snack bars, entertainment lounge, video shows and upper-deck promenade etc are also offered in MV Tipu Sultan and MV Bharat Seema. Comfortable A/C accommodation is offered by MV Amindivi and MV Minicoy. The ship services are available during Monsoons, that is between 15th May to October 15th.