Lakshadweep
 Scattered
some 200-400 kilometres west off the Kerala coast, lie the islands of
the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, an archipelago of 27 coral islands
and open reefs. Out of these islands, only ten are inhabited and they
are Andrott, Amini, Agatti, Bitra, Chetlat, Kadmath, Kalpeni, Kavaratti,
Kiltan and Minicoy. These islands form the smallest of the Union
Territories of India, and are the country's only coral islands. The main
islands are Kavarrati, Minicoy, and Amini. Kavaratti is the headquarters
of these islands, while Bitra is the smallest of all, with a nominal
population. About 93 percent of the people in Lakshadweep are Shafi
school Muslims of the Sunni sect,and they speak Malayalam.
Accommodation at Lakshadweep:
Agatti
Island Beach Resort
Weather and Best Time to Visit:
Lakshadweep has a tropical climate.
The best season to visit would be between May to September.
Prime
Attractions at Lakshadweep
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Coral Island Beaches
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Beach Adventures
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Kadmat
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Agatti
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Bangaram
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Kavaratti
Access to Lakshadweep
Air:
There are flights from Cochin to Agatti Island. Tourists are ferried
from Agatti to other places, by fast boats. Also, a helicopter service
links Agatti to the other islands.
Sea: Vessels ply between Cochin in Kerala and Lakshadweep.
Rates vary according to the type of accommodation.
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