Lakshadweep Island Holidays

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Looking for a small break from the hustle bustle of day to day lives or need to be away from the usual crowd and tensions for some days? If yes, what can be better than spending some time on an island by the side of majestic Arabian Sea? A tour to Lakshadweep Islands is something which can provide you with a rejuvenating break. Shimmering white beaches, mesmerising coral islands and exotic marine life welcomes you as soon as you enter the islands. The island presents you with breath taking beauty even before you put your foot down on its land. The aerial view of the island as you enter this island of natural beauty is worth capturing.

Situated in on the west of the coast of Kerala in the Arabian Sea, Lakshadweep is an archipelago consisting of 36 main islands. Out of these 36, only 10 islands are inhabited. Agatti, Andrott, Amini, Kavaratti, Kalpeni, Kadmat, Kiltan, Bitra, Chetlat and Minicoy are the islands which have been inhabited. Smallest union territory of India, Lakshadweep is a place worth visiting at least once. Out of these, the most developed is the administrative headquarter - Kavaratti. The island of Kalpeni is quite popular for the largest lagoon amongst all the other islands. If you are interested in having some secluded time with the nature, visit Bangaram which is the only uninhabited island that tourists can go. In fact each island has something unique to offer its tourists making your Lakshadwep trip a memorable one.

The islands offer amazing sightseeing options. Some of the places making for interesting and refreshing visits are Kavaratti Islands, Kalpeni Islands, Minicoy Islands, Kadmat Islands, Agatti Islands, Bangaram Islands, Lighthouse, Amindivi Islands, tomb of Hazrat Ubaidullah, mosques of Kavaratti, Kavaratti Aquarium, Buddhist archaeological museum, and the Tuna Canning Factory, etc. Along with all these, tourists can pamper themselves with mouth-watering sea food as well.

Not just sightseeing, the islands of Lakshadweep offer various kinds of adventurous activities. The list of both land and water sports makes Lakshadweep a popular destination amongst adventure lovers. Some of the water sports that one try here are canoeing, yachting, Kayaking, snorkelling, wind surfing, water skiing and scuba diving.

To reach Lakshadweep islands tourist can choose between air and sea. If travelling by air, you can choose from various regular flights from Cochin (Kerala) to Agatti Island. There are many ship cruises as well which operate from Cochin to Agatti Island. Accommodation facilities in Lakshadweep also ensure a comfortable stay. There are varied kinds of accommodation ranging from budget hotel to villas to resorts to cottages, catering to different requirements and budget of the tourists. Some of the Some of the accommodation options available in Lakshadweep Islands are Agatti Island Beach Resort, Bangaram Island Resort, Kadmat Beach Resort, Kasims Home Stay, Tourist Hut, Sea Shells Beach Resort, etc.

The best time to plan your visit to the Lakshadweep Islands is during the months of October and April. However, right season, suitable accommodation and comfortable travelling works only when one has access to all these. One needs to be aware of all the details on the Lakshadweep tour in order to select a right tour package. We at www.lakshadweepislands.co.in assist you in making an informed decision.