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Located approximately 400 Kms off the western coast of Kerala, Lakshadweep is a group of 36 coral islands sprinkled accross the arabian sea. Legend has it that the islands were discovered by shipwrecked sailors around 345 AD, during the rule of Cheruman Perumal, legendary king of Kerala.
Isolation from the mainland has preserved the islands and their seas to this day whereas a Union Territory of India, these islands enjoy a special status protecting their unique cultural heritage and way of life. Pristine seas, vibrant colors, powder soft sand, virgin coral reefs... all these make lakshadeep a dream destination waiting to be explored.
The absence of many things considered essential make a holiday in the Lakshadeep isalnds memorable along with healthy and rejuvenating doses of the outdoors. |
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Facts for the Travellers to Lakshadeep Islands : |
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Location : 400 Kms off the coast of Kerala |
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Getting there : BY AIR : Kingfisher Airlines Operates from Cochin ( Kochi ) & Bangalore (Bengaluru) Kingfisher airlines leaves Cochin at 12:50 Hrs and reaches Agatti island at 14:10 Hrs. The return flight time from Agatti island is at 14:40 Hrs and reaches Cochin at 16:00 Hrs. The flight from Bangalore departs at 11:00 Hrs and reaches Agati island at 14:10 Hrs. The return flight time from Agati island is at 14:40 Hrs and reaches Bangalore at 17:50 Hrs.
The above flight timings are subject to change at short notice, without prior intimation. Inorder to know the current airfare, flight schedule & online flight reservation, kindly log on to www.indiaflightbookings.com
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BY SHIP : Ships ply from Cochin to Agatti island according to a published schedule. The travel time from Kochi ( Cochin) to Agatti island is 24 Hours. For your information cabins are available only in m.v Tipu Sultan & m.v Kavaratti. The other Tourist ships operating to Lakshadeep Islands are m.v.Amindivi, m.v. Minicoy. The seating capacity of these ships are 150 passengers each. There are no cabins in these Tourist ships and the class of journey is by A/c Chair Car, and the passengers have to spend the night in the push-back chair. |
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Tourist Season : September to May |
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Monsoon : June to Mid-August |
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Climate : Temperatures range from 27 - 32 degree celsius ( 80 - 89 degree Fahrenheit ) |
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Water temperature ranges from 25 - 30 degree celsius ( 77 - 86 degree Farenheit ) |
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Things to do :
Scuba diving Kayaking Island excursions Snorkeling Speed boating Glass bottomed boat sail Para Sailing Deep sea fishing Lagoon fishing Sail boating |
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Entry permit :
All visitors ( BOTH Indian &
Foreign Nationals ) to Lakshadeep Islands require Entry Permit which shall
be arranged by us. For arranging the same, the following details should be
submitted at the time of reservation: |
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Click here for Information on Lakshadweep Islands
Click here to view the Tour Packages to Lakshadweep Islands
Click to View the AVAILABLE Ship packages with dates, to Lakshadeep Islands
Click here for details on Agatti Island
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| Kerala Tourism | Kerala Tourism Menu | Kerala Backwaters | Kerala Wildlife | Kerala Beaches | Kerala Hill stations | Kerala Houseboats | | Kerala Tour Packages | Kerala Honeymoon Tour Packages | Kerala Waterfalls | Kerala Hotels | India Ayurveda | Kerala Destinations |
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