WHAT TO SEE:

Perhaps the charm of Lakshadweep islands lies in their remoteness. Far off the beaten track, they attract no hordes of merry makers to their shores. Or perhaps it is the beauty of the islands-densely covered with coconut palm, and threaded by an un broken line of creamy sand, each island floating serenely in a sea whose waters range from palest aquamarine and tuequoise to deepest sapphire and lapis lazuli.Whatever the reason for Lakshadweep’s magic, one fact in certain-it is the big destination of tomorrow.

EXCURSIONS:

KAVARATTI:
The administrative capital, Kavaratti is the most developed of the island, with the highest percentage of non-islanders as residents. Fifty two mosques are spread out over the island, the most beautiful being the Ujra mosque. A well within its precincts is believed to contain water of curative powers. The ujra mosque has an ornately carved from a piece of driftwood. Kavaratti also has an aquarium with several colourful species of fish, and cruises and a floating restaurant built as a traditional country craft and an array of remarkable coral formations that provides a back ground to the lagoons and the islands within them.

KALPENI:
Kalpeni has three uninhabited, satellite island, all surrounded by an immense lagoon of spectacular beauty. Sunlight on the water causes it to sparkle and flash like a million aquamarines. Koomel, the gently curving bay where the tourist facilities are located, directly overlooks Pitti and Tialkam, two of the islands. This lagoon is particularly rich in coral life.

KODAMAT:
A particulary fine lagoon, of even depth, and an endless shoreline, perfect for swimming, makes kadamat a haven of solitude. The tourist huts are situated some distance away from habitation, with only the splash of the waves to break the silence. The only island with lagoons on both east and west sides. Watersports facilities are available and a water sports institute has been set up.

MINICOY:
Farthest from Kavartti island, 200 km away to the south and also nearest to the Maldives, Minicoy has a lighthouse built by the British approximately a hundred years ago. Visitors are allowed up, right to the very different from any of the other islands- dress, language, food, differs for Minicoy has a cluster of 9 villages, which are called Athinis, each presided over by a Moopan. A walk through the winding lanes of the villages is an indication of the culture here. Minicoy is renowned for its dance tradition.

BANGARAM:
There is something indescribably romantic about the very notion of an uninhabited island and Bangaram justifies that feeling. Tear drop shaped, it is encircled by a continuous halo of creamy sand. Like all the other island of Lakshadweep, luxuriant Plantations of coconut provide coolness even during the hottest part of the day, and the inland lake in the heart of Bangaram reflects the blue sky and graceful palms that surround it. There are three uninhabited island in the same atoll consisting of Tirmakara, Parali- 1, parali-2 and Bangaram, perfect for a day’s outing. All the island share the same lagoon, an enormous bowl of turquoise blue.

Bangaram is also an experience of yet another kind. Of matchless peace and tranquility, of a sense of severance from the civilized world. To the sensitive and the romantic, embroided in the cacophony of crowded cities, it offers a memorable escape into isolation, a moment of harmony with nature, an experience quit beyond anything similar on the mainland. The Bangaram island Resort is fast becoming a byword among the island hoppers of the world. Opened few years ago to foreign tourists, the resort with its simple, but attractive housing and kitchen has already become a circled spot in the brochures of tour operators and travel agencies all over.

WATER SPORTS:
High quality equipment of international standard has been imported for water sports. This includes snorkels, glass bottomed boats, rowing and motor boats, equipment for wind surfing, scuba diving, Para-sailing and water skiing. It is the jewel in the crown of the islands, attracting tourist from all over the world.Traditional folk dances of the island are performed by local men. Performances are available on the request. No other form of entertainment exists.