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Located approximately 400 Kms off the western coast of Kerala, Lakshadweep is a group of 36 coral islands sprinkled accross the arabian sea. Legend has it that the islands were discovered by shipwrecked sailors around 345 AD, during the rule of Cheruman Perumal, legendary king of Kerala. |
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Isolation from the mainland has preserved the islands and their seas to this day whereas a Union Territory of India, these islands enjoy a special status protecting their unique cultural heritage and way of life. Pristine seas, vibrant colors, powder soft sand, virgin coral reefs... all these make lakshadeep a dream destination waiting to be explored.
The absence of many things considered essential make a holiday in the Lakshadeep isalnds memorable along with healthy and rejuvenating doses of the outdoors. |
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Facts for the Travellers to Lakshadeep Islands |
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| Location |
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Tourist Season |
| 400 Kms off the coast of Kerala |
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October to end of April |
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| Getting there |
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Climate |
Indian airlines flies a 14-seater Dornier aircraft daily from Kochi ( cochin ) to Agatti island, except on sundays
Ships ply from Cochin to Agatti island according to a published schedule |
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Temperatures range from 27 - 32 degree celsius ( 80 - 89 degree Fahrenheit )
Water temperature ranges from 25 - 30 degree celsius ( 77 - 86 degree Farenheit ) |
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| Monsoon |
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| June to September |
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| Things to do |
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- Scuba diving
- Kayaking
- Island excursions
- Snorkeling
- Speed boating
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- Glass bottomed boat sail
- Para Sailing
- Deep sea fishing
- Lagoon fishing
- Sail boating
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| Entry permit |
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All visitors ( BOTH Indian & Foreign Nationals ) to Lakshadeep Islands require Entry Permit which shall be arranged by us. For arranging the same, the following details should be submitted at the time of reservation
Foreign Nationals - Full Passport Details viz., Full Name, Nationality, Permanent Address, Passport Numbers, Date and Place of Issue, Date of Expiry, Date and Place of Birth.
Domestic Visitors from India - Full Name, Age, Full Address, Occupation & Date of Birth.
The Tourist ships operating to Lakshadeep Islands are m.v.Amindivi & m.v. Minicoy. The seating capacity of these ships are 150 passengers each. There are no cabins in these ships and the class of journey is by A/c Chair Car.
The travel time from Kochi ( Cochin) to Agatti island is 24 Hours and the passengers have to spend the night in the push-back chair. |
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