Lakshadweep

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Lakshadweep, formerly the Laccadives, is a group of islands situated 200-440 kilometers off India's west coast in the Arabian Sea. They are India's only coral atolls and geologically a part of the same chain as the Maldives.

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Lakshadweep is India's smallest union territory with just 32 km², and one of only two Indian administrative divisions with a Muslim majority (the other being the state of Jammu and Kashmir). The name literally means "a hundred thousand islands" in Sanskrit (laksha = lakh or a quantity of 100,000, dweep = island). It has ten inhabited islands, 17 uninhabited islands with attached islets, four newly formed islets and 5 submerged reefs.

Lakshadweep is one of the most beautiful destinations that you could visit during your holidays with beautiful marine life, relaxed village life, some tourist resorts and cherished masjids.

How is the Climate in Lakshadweep

Peak season is December to May, when it is cooler and drier. May to September is the main (southwest) monsoon season, but the October-November northeast monsoon can also be rainy.

Local Language in Lakshadweep

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 phrasebook|Malayalam, except in Minicoy where Mahl, a form of Dhivehi (the language of the Maldives) is spoken.

Travel to Lakshadweep

A beach side resort at Kadmat Island, Lakshadweep - A beach side resort on Kadmat Island

Everybody, Indian or otherwise, requires a special permit to visit Lakshadweep. By far the easiest way to obtain it is to book a package tour through the government's tour operator and the Society for Promotion of Nature Tourism and Sports (SPORTS)], or arrange a hotel to sort it out for you; in fact, for foreigners, lodging booked in advance is a precondition for being allowed to visit.

Foreigners are restricted to the islands of Agatti, Bangaram and Kadmat, plus transit only (maximum of 12 hours) in Kavaratti. Indians may visit the other islands as well, but lodging is very limited (see #Sleep|Sleep).

Nearly everybody going to Lakshadweep has to pass through Kochi, from where you can continue by plane or ship.

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Lakshadweep

AirIndia normally flies thrice-weekly from Kochi to the airstrip at Agatti and the only one on the islands. It is the sole airline serving Lakshadweep. However and the service is irregular and mostly season dependent. You need to cross check with AirIndia whether they are operating the service or not before planning to come here. Even if there is a regular service, flights get cancelled at the last moment as Agatti has a very basic and small airstrip on which only turbo-props can land and it doesn't have night operations capability. So, it is advisable that you keep a minimum of one day to account for any cancellations.

Travel by ship/cruise to Lakshadweep

The MV Tipu Sultan, MV Bharat Seema, MV Amindivi, MV Minicoy, MV LakshadweepSea, MV ArabianSea and MV Kavaratti operate between Kochi in Kerala and various islands in Lakshadweep. The trip takes 14-18 hours depending on the destination island. The first four are basic 1960s-era ferries but fairly well maintained and tolerably comfortable and provides a comfortable journey. The Tipu Sultan stopped its service. The newly built MV LakshadweepSea and MV Arabian Sea are provided with three classes of lodging (air-con cabin, air-conreclining seats and deck) plus a cafeteria, snack and upper deck promenade. Return fares are around ₹3800 in air-con seats, which is the cheapest class available for packages. The MV Kavaratti is used mainly for operating "Samudram Cruise Package" by Society for promotion of Nature Tourism and Sports (SPORTS), a body under the Lakshadweep Administration, though the ship also transports passengers from Kochi to various islands and between islands. The ship is centrally airconditioned and has cabin class lodging mainly for tourists. In addition it has bunk bed lodging for passengers. The tourists stay on the ship for four nights and five days and visit one island per day for water sports and other activities.

The ship MV Kavaratti - MV Kavaratti

All published sailing schedules are subject to sudden changes; not only can they be delayed, but it's not unknown for a boat to arrive and leave a day early.

There are also occasional cruises directly from Mumbai.

The southernmost island of Minicoy in the Lakshadweep island group is now a permitted entry point.

How to get around in Lakshadweep

Both boat and helicopter transfers are available from Agatti to Bangaram and Kadmat. The helicopter (USD150 return) may be the only option in monsoon season from May to September.

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

Once on an island and there aren't too many options as the islands themselves are very small: most of them are less than 10 kilometers in length and less than a kilometre in breadth between their extremes. You can travel by foot or hire a bicycle.

What to see in Lakshadweep

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• Agatti Island 10.85756, 72.19344 around 459 kilometers from Cochin - The gateway for the Lakshadweep, it's around 6 kilometers long. Fishing is the main occupation for the people living here. Tourists can enjoy sailing, boat rides, water skiing, kayaking swimming, snorkelling and scuba diving, and also find huge lagoons.

• Bangaram 10.93646, 72.28819 around 8 kilometers north of Agatti Island - Beaches with smooth sand.

- Kadmat Island GPS 11.22406 ,72.77621. A popular tourist destination. There is a huge lagoon on the west side of the island, around 10 kilometers from the Amini. - Kalpeni GPS 10.06651 ,73.64479. Kalpeni is 76 kilometers south of Androth. This place lies in an extensive and shallow lagoon. The lagoon is famous for its rich coral and marine life. - Kavaratti Island GPS 10.56507 ,72.64173. Kavaratti Island is the most developed Island in Lakshadweep. Kavaratti is the administrative capital of Lakshdweep and the population is dominated by non-islanders. There are around 52 masjids on the island, and the most beautiful one is Ujra mosque.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Lakshadweep

There are basic leisure tours together with sea and lagoon based tours. There are plenty of opportunities for scuba diving, yachting, pedal boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, snorkelling and sunbathing. You may also visit local houses and the Marine museum, Lighthouse and a few local industries.

• Diveline Agatti - ₹3000 per dive Operates the scuba diving shop at the Agatti Resort.

• Lacadives - Operates the scuba diving shops at the Bangaram and Kadmat Resorts.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Lakshadweep

Lakshadweep is not a budget destination: in addition to the permit issue and there is no tourist infrastructure (hostels, restaurants, public transport etc.) for backpackers. The cheapest sports tours start from around ₹10,000 for four days, but this price is all-inclusive. One can purchase pure coconut powder and coconut oil from the factory situated at Kadmat island. Fish pickles and small souvenirs are available on Kavaratti Island.

Halal Food & Restaurants

There are few if any uniquely Lakshadweep dishes. Local cuisine is similar to Kerala. Drink large amounts of coconut water and the most abundant drink on the island. Tap water here is through bore wells and a bit hard. Rainwater harvested during the rainy season is the major source of soft-drinking water. Unavailability of soft-drinking water accounts for a number of islands being uninhabited.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Lakshadweep

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

There are three full-service resorts in Lakshadweep, which are also the only places where foreigners can stay. All prices listed below are for double rooms and include all meals.

• Agatti Island Beach Resort - Privately owned, but quite run down; although apparently new cottages are planned. The major tourist attraction is diving, which is better than at Bangaram. 20 beds.

• Kadmat Island Resort ₹8,000/10,000 fan/air-con The choice of scuba divers, this is home to Lakshadweep's first scuba facility. 22 executive huts, 26 family huts. Government-run and basic.

• Bangaram Island Resort - ☎ +91 9847503595 Double ₹15000, single ₹10000 30 non-AC beach huts. They are set back about 55 m from a sandy bay with dining restaurant. Deluxe cottages are on the beach and they face the lagoon. These cottages are quite large and added facilities like fridge (all cottages). All cottages overlook the beautiful beach and lagoon and are eco-friendly and have a tranquil atmosphere.

In addition, basic government resorts open to Indian citizens only are available at Minicoy, Kavaratti and Kalpeni. Some packages offered by SPORTS include lodging on board the ship, with only day visits to the islands.

Stay Safe

Consumption of beverages is not allowed in all islands except Bangaram. Picking up corals is a punishable crime.

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The only way out is back to Kochi.

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