Lakshadweep Samudram (By M. V. Kavaratti):- Lakshadweep Samudram is a five day cruise to visit the island of Kavaratti, Kalpeni and Minicoy by ship – M.V. Kavaratti. The island tour is organized during the day with lunch and refreshments ashore. Nights are spent on board of ship. M. V. Kavaratti has 100 Diamond class accommodations. Swimming, snorkelling and other water sports are arranged during the day’tour.One of world’s most spectacular tropical island systems, Lakshadweep is trucked away at 220-440kms. Off the Kerala Coast. The island offer a precious heritage of ecology and culture. The unique feature of the islands is its coral reef, making it a pristine leisure spot to come back to 4200 sq.kms. of lagoon, rich in marine wealth, is spread over 36 islands in an area of 32 sq.kms.The underwater view at Lakshadweep is kaleidoscopic and breathtaking. The lagoon offers excellent potential for water sports like swimming, wind-surfing, diving, snorkelling and kayaking. No wonder Lakshadweep is fast becoming India’s one of its kind “Adventure sports – Nature Tourist” location. Each island is fringed by snow white coral sands. The crystal clear water and the abundant marine life enhance the beauty of these island. Against the vast expanse of the blue sea, the island look like emeralds. The huge shallow calm lagoon on the side with wall like reef made o marine live coral boulders blocks the incoming sweels of the outer sea. The islands are linked to the mainland by ship, helicopter, Indian Airlines, Kingfisher Airlines and merchandized sailing wooden vessels. The Island like Agatti and Bangaram can be reached by ship and air from Cochin. From Agatti, Kadmat Kavaratti are linked by speed ferry. In all the islands, elaborate infrastructure is in place to meet the needs of tourists. Lakshadweep was given the NationalEco-Tourism Award 1997.
Package Seats: 100 (5 Days):-
Class of Accommodation Transportation cost Tour Charges Total
Diamond (Adult) Rs. 13000 Rs.9000 Rs.22000
Diamond (Child) Rs.13000 Rs.2500 Rs.15500
Coral Reef Package (By M. V. Arabina Sea):- Coral Reef is a five-days cruise to visit any of the three islands of Kavaratti, Kalpeni, Minikoy or Kadmat by ship – M. V. Arabina Sea. The island tour is organized during the day with lunch and refreshment ashore. Nights are spent on board of ship. M. V. Arabina Sea have 36 first class and 120 tourist class accommodation. Swimming, snorkeling and other water sports are arranged during the day’tour.
Packages :- First class – 36 and Tourist class – 120
Class of Accommodation Transportation cost Tour Charges Total
Diamond Rs. 10000 Rs. 6000 Rs. 16000
Gold Rs. 6000 Rs. 6000 Rs. 12000
Special Permits:-
Everybody requires a special permit to visit Lakshadweep. The easiest way to obtain it is to book a package tour through the government’s tour operator SPORTS (A society under Lakshadweep Administrstion that provides various tours and packages, for more informationvisit www.lakshadweeptourism.com or arrange a hotel to sort it out for you. Indians may visit the other islands as well, but accommodation is very limited.
Nearly everybody going to Lakshadweep has to pass through Kochi from where you can continue by plane or ship:
By plane
Air India has 1 flights from Kochi to the airstrip at Agatti, the only one on the islands. Flights to Goa have been terminated.
By ship
There are occasional cruises directly from Mumbai.
Get around
Both boat and helicopter transfers are available from Agatti to Bangaram and Kadmat. The helicopter may be the only option in monsoon season from May to September.
By boats/ferries: These can be used for getting around from one island to the other
Once on an island, there aren’t too many options. You can travel by foot or hire a bicycle.
Accommodation:-
| Agatti Island Beach Resort | |
| 0484 236 2232 | |
| Ground Floor, Island Tower, Behind H.P.O, Market Road, Cochin, Agatti Lakshadweep, Lakshadweep – 682553 |
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| http://www.agattiislandresorts.com | |
| agattiisland@vsnl.net, info@agattiislandresorts.com | |
| Kadmat Beach Resort | |
| 0484 6062011, 4011134, 4011135 096051 77000, 096052 77000 |
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| Kadmat Beach Resort, Kadmath Lakshadweep, Lakshadweep – 682555 |
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And many more hotels which you can find at cleartrip.com , makemytrip.com and yatra.com .
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