Lakshwadeep Tourism & Travel Guide - Know Before you Go!

Lakshwadeep Overview

Nothing could be more exciting for you than a trip to Lakshadweep, if ocean and islands are your thing. Situated at the South Western coast of India, Lakshwadeep, which means a hundred thousand islands, is an archipelago made of 36 islands of different sizes—12 atolls, 3 reefs and five banks that are submerged in the Arabian Sea. Lakshadweep is a destination that offers limitless opportunities to explore the sea and spend time indulging in a variety of recreational activities and adventure sports. Pay a visit to the islands abound in greenery, explore them or simply relax lying on the silvery surface of the pristine beach. Lakshadweep’s 4,200 km-long lagoon is fabulously rich in marine wealth. The top spots to make trips to in Lakshadweep are the picturesque islands of Kavaratti, Kalpeni, Agatti, Kadmat, Bangaram and Minicoy. Kavaratti is a beautiful lagoon that offers a good deal of scope for swimming carefree swim or thrilling water sports. The lagoon is also host to the Jamnath and Ajara mosques where you will find specimens of rare woodcarving works. Kalpeni is an atoll that offers a stunning view of nature, especially from the small islets of Pitti and Tilakkam. However, the biggest attraction of Kalpeni is the large storm bank of coral debris. Kalpemi is an ideal spot for reef-walk, kayak riding and boating. Agatti is another place from where you can enjoy overwhelming natural beauty offered by the coral reefs, the lagoons and the sandy beaches. For adventure sport lovers, Agatti is the right place to be at, since it offers enormous scopes for kayaking, scuba diving, snorkelling and fishing.