The spell bound
expanse of emerald isles, Lakshadweep studded
in the blue water of the Arabian Sea unfolds
another world in itself. The panorama encompasses
magnificent lagoons, sylvan sea shores, miles
of sun drenched sand and the enchantment of
swaying palms. At the beaches of Lakshadweep
it will be coconut canopies that will be your
tallest structure in the vicinity. The rich
marine life will be your all time favorite
neighbors. All these harmonise to form a colourful
kaleidoscope typical of an archipelago paradise.
This charming isolated destination has only
10 of its islands inhabited. Of these five
are open to tourists:
Kavaratti Beach
The headquarter of the Administration,
Kavaratti is beautiful calm lagoon and forms
an ideal spot for water sports, swimming and
basking on warm sandy beaches. The Ajara and
Jamnath mosques (of the 52 on the island)
have the best wood carving and the former
has a particularly good ceiling carved out
of driftwood; a well within is believed to
have medicinal water. Marine life exhibits
can be seen at the new marine aquarium. Kayaks
and sailing yatch are available on hire and
one can also enjoy viewing the exotic marine
life through glass bottom boats.
Known for its scenic beauty
with the small islets called Tilakkam &
Pitti and an uninhabited island on the north
called Cheriyam. A huge shallow lagoon encloses
all of them. A peculiar feature of Kalpeni
atoll is the huge storm bank of coral debris
along the eastern & south-eastern shoreline.
It is believed that huge boulder were thrown
up during a storm in 1847. One can swim, reef
walk or water sports on kayaks, sail boats,
pedal boats. Water sports crafts are available
on hire.
It is the southernmost island
in Lakshwadeep, crescent shaped & has
one of the largest lagoons. The island is
also very interesting because of its unique
Maldivian character.
Kadamat
is 8 Kms long and 550 m wide at the broadest
point. In addition to the beautiful shallow
lagoon on the west that forms an ideal spot
for water sports, there is a narrow lagoon
on the east. The best attractions are the
long sandy beaches and the sand banks on the
southern tip for sun bath. Kadamat has been
identified for staying tourists with its tourists
huts aesthetically situated in the coconut
palm groves in the beaches facing the lagoon.
The place is ideal for a real holiday that
brings you away from the maddening crowd,
hustle and bustle of city life.
Bangaram Beach
An uninhabited
island, Bangaram is the only one open to foreign
tourists. The teardrop-shaped island has superb
beaches and beautiful lagoons. The wealth
of coral formation (including black coral)
attracts a variety of tropical fish-angel,
clown, butterfly, surgeon, sweetlip, snappers
and groupers. There are also manta and sting
rays, harmless sharks and green and hawkbill
turtles. Windsurfing, scuba diving, parasailing,
water skiing and snorkeling. Deep-sea fishing
is possible on local boats with crew.
Kadamat
is 8 Kms long and 550 m wide at the broadest
point. In addition to the beautiful shallow
lagoon on the west that forms an ideal spot
for water sports, there is a narrow lagoon
on the east. The best attractions are the
long sandy beaches and the sand banks on the
southern tip for sun bath. Kadamat has been
identified for staying tourists with its tourists
huts aesthetically situated in the coconut
palm groves in the beaches facing the lagoon.
The place is ideal for a real holiday that
brings you away from the maddening crowd,
hustle and bustle of city life.