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Lakshadweep is a group of islands situated off India's west coast, in the Arabian sea. They are India's only Coral Islands.

[edit] Cities

• Kavaratti
• Minicoy

[edit] Understand

Lakshadweep (Formerly called LACADIVES) is India's smallest union territory. The name literally means "a hundred thousand islands" in Sanskrit (laksha = lakh, hundred thousand. dweep = island) It has ten inhabited islands, 17 uninhabited islands attached islets, four newly formed islets and 5 submerged reefs [1]. The inhabited islands are

• Kavaratti
• Agatti
• Amini
• Kadmat
• Kiltan
• Chetlat
• Bitra
• Andrott
• Kalpeni
• Minicoy

[edit] Talk

The people of the islands are ethnically similar to the people of the Kerala coast of India and are of mixed Indian and Arab descent. They speak a dialect of Malayalam except in Minicoy where “Mahl” a form of Divehi is spoken.

[edit] Get in

Getting to Lakshadweep , requires special permit and its worth referring to the official website for information from time to time, http://lakshadweep.nic.in/

By Ship:

• Take a ship from Kochi (Cochin). Takes approx. 24 hours
• Take a Cruise from Mumbai for visiting some of the islands in Lakshadweep

By Air: Indian Airlines flies from Kochi and Goa. Kochi flights are daily (except Sunday) and Goa flights are twice a week. Flights land at Agatti island which is the only airport in the Lakshadweep. Kingfisher airlines also flies from Kochi to Agatti on Mon / Tue / Thu / Sat / Sun. The same flight continues to Bangalore which provides international connectivity.

[edit] Get around

By boats/ferries: These can be used for getting around from one island to the other

Once on an island, there arent' too many options. You can travel by foot or hire a bicycle.

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There are basic leisure tours and Sea/Lagoon based tours. There are plenty of opportunities for Scuba diving, Yachting, Pedal boating, Kayaking, Canoeing, Swimming, Snorkeling and sunbathing. One may also visit local houses, Marine museum, Lighthouse and a few local industries.

[edit][add listing] Eat

Spiced coconut-rich Vegetarian & Halal Non vegetarian food. The Non vegetarian food mainly consists of curried, fried and barbecued fish.

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Tap water here is through bore wells and a bit hard. Rainwater harvested during the rainy season is the major source of drinking water. Non availability of drinking water accounts for a number of islands being uninhabited.

[edit] Stay safe

Consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in all islands except Bangaram. Picking up Corals is a punishable crime.

[edit] Get out

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