Lakshadweep Island ranks as one of the most beautiful among the 36 islands in India. Lakshadweep’s white sandy beach, blue water, colourful coral reefs and water activities attracts tourist to visit the Island. The article about visiting top sights in Lakshadweep, where most of the tourist visits every year. Agatti Island, Kavaratti Island, Minicoy Island, Bangaram Island, Kadmat Island and also Kelpeni Island are the top sights seeing places among all the islands in Lakshadweep.

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Top sight in Lakshadweep

Beautiful sights in Lakshadweep

All the Islands have their own unique beauty and have white sandy beach. White sandy beach and blue crystal water offers natural unique beauty that attracts abroad all the tourist. Most beautiful island in Lakshadweep are Agatti Island, Kavaratti Island, Minicoy Island, Bangaram Island, Kadmat Island and Kelpeni Island and they are the most visited Island in Lakshadweep. 

Most visited island in Lakshadweep

Agatti Island 

Agatti island has among the most beautiful lagoons and is the most famous tourist destination in Lakshadweep. Agatti island serves as the virtual gateway in Lakshadweep and has an airport operates by Indian airlines. There is no any govt. stay option means like homestay, hotel and resort in Agatti, find lot of private hotel and luxuary resorts to stay and explore the Island and beach. A 20 bed tourist complex with all modern amenities has been set up in Agatti beach.

The Island is renowned for its unspoiled beaches, lively coral reefs and varied marine life, particularly recognized for snorkelling and scuba diving. Water sports, scuba diving, glass bottom boat ride variety of colourful fishes,  gorgeous coarls, has perfect beach , 3.3 sq km area, 7.6 km long, width is 0.85km and the  island has 25 sq km lagoon area, Bangaram island is only 7 km from Agatti Island and can visit by ship and boat.

Bangaram Island

Bangaram Island is most beautiful atoll of Lakshadweep. There is no inhabitant, only govt. resort and their staff are there. The Island is only where alcohol drinking is permitted. The Island is only 12 km from Agatti Island. Its area is 1.2 sq. km and length is 1.2km and average width is 0.7 km. the islands coastline is 3.9 km. White sandy beach and lot of water activities can do in Bangaram.

Kelpeni Island 

The Island is 287 km away from Kochi city and is situated west of the city. Area is3 sq.km. The Island also popular for tourist and a major part of tourist visit Kelpeni Island every year.

Kavaratti Island

Kavaratti Island is renowned for its unspoiled white sandy beaches and lively coral reefs and it is the capital of Lakshadweep. Kavaratti Island is one of the most developed Island in Lakshadweep.  The beaches blue crystal water are perfect for swimming and also sunbathing. the island is 360km away from Cochin city. Kavaratti Island offers aquarium, light house, and can enjoy local life and their culture. The light house has 184 stair and a gallery on the top of the light house. Entry fees only Rs.10 for entry in light house to seeing the beautiful view of kavaratti. You can also visit Kavaratti with govt. samudram package. There is govt. and private both stay option available here. 

Kadmat Island

Kadmat Island is around 76km away from Agatti Island. From Agatti you will find boats and ships to reach the Island. There is no any private stay option, has govt. stay accommodation and will have pre booking to stay the Island. Kadmat Island is also recognized as Cardamom Island and is 9.3km in length, width. The Island has a great lagoon width 1.5 km whereas covering are 25sq km. 

The island has inhabited village of population 5389 according to 2011 census. The Island offers water activities like Kayaking, snorkelling and scuba diving and also glass bottomed boat trip and the Island most attraction colourful coral reefs, Month October to May is the best time to visit Kadmat Island in Lakshadweep, that time pleasant climate with 12 to 20 degree temperature comfortable for tourist.

Minicoy Island

Minicoy is small islets of Lakshadweep and is known as Maliku Island. Minicoy Island beach is situated in Arabian Sea and is 398 km away from Cochin City of state Kerala. Total area 4.8 sq. km exclusively known for vibrant coral reefs. And white sandy beach it is the 2nd largest island in Lakshadweep, luxury beach resorts is an ideal destination. Light house is one of the most famous tourist attraction in Minicoy Island. The light house was established by Sir James Douglass. Light house has on top a gallery provides a breath-taking view of the whole island on 2nd February 1885, standing of height 49.5m. You cannot visit minicoy Island from Agatti, You can only visit minicoy Island from Cochin (Kochi) by ship and also visit with samundram package but only weekly one day you will find ship to visit Minicoy Island. 

Largest island in Lakshadweep

The Androt Island is the largest Island in Lakshadweep with length 4.6km and width 1.4km, total area 4.9 sq. km. The Island is around 290 km away from Kochi city and 119 km from Kavaratti Island. The Island is not popular due to its small lagoon area.

Smallest island in Lakshadweep

Bitra Island is the smallest island in Lakshadweep and its area only 0.105 sq. km, length of 0.57km and width of 0.28km. Bitra is situated 483 km from kochi. It has largest lagoon covering 45.61sq km. offering pristine beaches.

Conclusion - Lakshadweep Island has own unique beauty that are most tourist attraction and its white sandy beach and various water activities makes lakshadweep a tourist destination in India. You must include top sights in visit lakshadweep.