Lakshadweep is an amazing Island and is a smallest union Territory of India. Crystal water, natural beauty, pleasant weather, water Activities like scuba diving, parceling, coral paradise, glass bottom boat ride etc. makes the Island is a best tourist destination in India. Lakshadweep Island offers Vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine speed boat, glass bottom boat rides, jet skiing and water skiing are most attraction that bound to visit the Island tourist every year.  Kavaratti is the capital of Lakshadweep. 

Lakshadweep Island
Lakshadweep Island Beach

The article discussion about Lakshadweep Island, Lakshadweep airport, How to visit Lakshadweep and what is the best way to visit the Island? and budget for travel Lakshadweep, travel guide, Flights, ships, Permits, Itinerary and water sports, stay and food, currency, sim card  etc. in all the island of Lakshadweep. Instead of Maldives every Indian tourist must visit Lakshadweep Island at least once in life without fail, The Islands beauty is Amazing and memorable in life.

Lakshadweep Tourist Places

Lakshadweep is a community Islands makes attractive tourist places are located in Arabian Sea, 32sq km area and around 220 to 440 km away from coast of Kerala, Cochin, India. In this Islands most attraction for tourist is his crystal clear blue water, white sand and coral reefs. Lakshadweep is a community of 36 islands, out of 36 islands, 10 islands are inhabited, where people lives, like Kavaratti, Agatti, Amini, kadmat, giltan, chatmat, Minicoy and Bitra etc. Bitra is the smallest Island in Lakshadweep. Out of rest 26 islands are uninhabited. Total population of the Island is 64,473 according to 2011 census, among them 98% inhabitants are in Muslim religion. Lakshadweep Island is situated in Arabian Sea and the tourist destination to Cochin city of Kerala state is approx.400 km.

The abundant scenic beach, mild atmosphere, lush green landscape and the while sandy coastlines makes Lakshadweep is a perfect Honeymoon destination for tourist. There are 36 islands in Lakshadweep and Cochin is the only gateway to visit Lakshadweep tourist places. In most of islands an Indian can visit but need permits and pcc. Foreigners can apply for permit to visit only 3 islands out of 36 Islands, they are Agati, Bangaram and Kadmat. Most of the visitors visits tourist places in Lakshadweep like Agati Island, Bangaram Island, Kadmat, minicoy Island. kavaratti, kalpani.

Lakshadweep Airport

Agatti Aerodrome (AGX) is the only airport in Lakshadweep Island and is the smallest airport in Agatti Island. Agatti Island is about 7 km long. You can explore Agati by taxi, auto or by rent a bike. Rs 300 to Rs 500 you get bike as rent for explore the island, From Agatti to you can visit Bangaram Island, Bangaram is a govt. tourist spot, there are no Inhabitant,    you can hair a boat to reach Agatti to Bangaram resort and the fair will be around 5000 and times taken 40min to 1 hour.

How to visit Lakshadweep

You first reach Cochin in Kerala any way by air, Train or Bus. If you want to reach Cochin from your home city by train, Arnakolam railway station is the nearest railway station in Cochin. 

You can visit Lakshadweep in two ways, first is by Air means Flight and other is by Ship. If you want to visit by air, you will reach Cochin international airport from your home city. By Flight from Cochin, you will get flight at morning and time taken 1.5 hours to reach Lakshadweep Airport Agatti. Daily flight runs from Cochin to Agatti at 9am. Flight ticket may be 5500 to 9000 depends on ticket time and flight classes.

Lakshadweep Tour Ship
Cordelier Cruises


Let us talk about via sea, you can also come through Cordelier cruises or also can visit through govt. soumderum pakage. There are 7 different types of ships available to reach different Islands of Lakshadweep like 1. MV kavaratti 2. MV Arabian Sea 3. MV Lakshadweep sea 4. MV Corals 5. MV Amindivi 6.  MV Minicoy and 7. MV lagoon. The journey will be 14 to 20 hours to reach the Islands and fair will be depends on clssses like lower class means bank bed will be around 1500, 2nd class around 3800 and 1st class around 5800 and for VIP class will be around 10000.

Samudram package for 5 days in Lakshadweep tour (It may be vary according to time)

Package Class

Cost of Transportation

(in Rs)

Lakshadweep Tour Charge (in Rs)

Total Cost (in Rs.)

Diamond Class (Adult)

 25,000

12,500

37500

Diamond Class (Child)

25000

8000

33000

Gold Class (Adult)

18000

10500

28500

Gold Class (Child)

18000

7500

25500

 

(Diamond class refers in ship ie 1st class with max 2 members per cabin are in 4th and 5th deck and Gold class refers in ship 2nd class with max 4 members per cabin.)

Permit for tour Lakshadweep

You must have need permit to visit the Island and is compulsory for every person to entry Agatti and others Island of Lakshadweep. You also need police clearance certificate (PCC) from your local police station. For permit, you may contact through Agent or If someone is inviting you, then you can also apply through online for permit and charge for permit will be Rs 300. 

If you with travel agent, they will manage permit for you. For Indian you have need documents like aadhar card, permit for visit Lakshadweep, PCC from police station. For Foreigners you have need passport and visa along with entry permit to visit the Island. The currency you will need Indian rupees (INR) for visit the Island, Card payment or online payment is not widely used due to limited internet connectivity, advice that you must carry sufficient Indian rupees with you. 

How to reach Lakshadweep from Delhi?

From Delhi to Lakshadweep, you have multiple way to reach the Island. If you want to journey by train, you reach Cochin in Kerala from Delhi, then you can go via flight or via ship from Cochin. The shortest and direct tour is via flight and time taken around 6hours. There are two option from Delhi to Agatti (Airport in Lakshadweep) via Goa, and is the cheapest way at Rs. around 6000 to 7000

Delhi -------   Goa    ---- Lakshadweep (Tour time 6 hours and Fare Rs. 6000-7000)

Delhi ---- Bangalore  --- Lakshadweep ( The tour Delhi to Lakshadweep via Bangalore, flight ticket price will be approx. Rs.  11000 (it maybe vary), time taken 6 h 40 min)

Delhi ----Cochin --- Lakshadweep (via Cochin), flight ticket price will be approx.  Rs 12000 and time taken 7 hours

How to reach Lakshadweep from Bangalore?

From Bangalore, the fastest way is via flight. Bangalore to Agatti airport distance is around 700 km and a flight takes time around 2hours 15min. Flight fare will be around 7000, it may be vary depends on season.

Goa to Lakshadweep Flight

If you want to visit Lakshadweep from Goa or your place is well connected with Goa, you reach in Monohar International Airport in Goa. Fare will be Rs 2000 to 4000 depends on Flight and Timing on book.

Best time to visit Lakshadweep

Best time to visit Lakshadweep is generally October to February due to at that time weather is pleasant, sea is calm, ideal period for water sports and sightseeing like .  BSNL or AIRTEl network is also great, so, don’t worry about mobile network.

What to do in Lakshadweep

Water sports is famous activities like scuba diving, boat rides, windsurfing, kayaking , Snorkeling, glass bottom boat ride that can do in Agatti, Kavaratti, Kadmat, Minicoy, kalpeni and also Bangaram Island in Lakshadweep. But each island has its own specialty and are popular for different activities like Kavaratti Island and Kadmat is popular for Scuba diving and calm lagoon and skiing. Here mentioned that min age limit 14 years for scuba diving activity. Minicoy Island is perfect for Kayaking and canoeing due to shallow water. Kalpeni Island famous for boating like pedal boats and sail boats. Windsurfing and kayaking is popular activity in Bangaram Island.

Rule and Regulation
You must follow govt. rule and regulation to visit Lakshadweep and collect permit before visit the Island. Read Rule and Regulation

Conclusion

Lakshadweep or Lakshadweep Island is famous for its crystal clear water, beaches and water activities makes the Island famous tourist destination in India. Tourist Places of Small Islands and its beaches of Lakshadweep attracts the international tourist also every year. Lakshadweep Airport located in Arabian sea in Agatti are also attract all the foreign and Indian tourist and also honeymoon destination in India.