LAKSHADWEEP ISLANDS

The paradise islands of Lakshadweep are situated on the south west coast of India, approximately 400 kms north of the Maldives Islands. They consist of 36 coral islands covering a land area of 32 sq. kms. of which only ten are inhabited. They are - Mince, Andrott, Kavaratti, Kadmat, Agatti, Amini, Kalpeni, Kiltan, Chetlat and Bitra.

How to reach : Air link from Cochin to Agatti island. Fast boats from Agatti to Bangaram. An 18-hour trip by sea from Cochin.

Where to stay: Family huts at Bangaram, Kadamat and Kavaratti.

What to see: The main islands are Kavaratti, Minicoy, and Amini. The archipelago offers good facilities for cruising and swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the lagoons.

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