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Lakshadweep
Islands-
Places to Visit
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Lakshadweep
is spreading its wings in the way of tourism, by providing various facilities
for the tourists. Tourist facilities in Lakshadweep have been developed
by way of luxury cruises around the islands. All tourists need permission
to visit Lakshadweep, except those booked on a cruise, in which case permission
is automatic.
Four of the inhabited islands (Kavaratti, Kalpeni, Minicoy and Kadmath)
are open to Indian tourists and Bangaram, an uninhabited island, is open
to both domestic and foreign tourists. Bangaram has facilities for water
sports.Swimming, fishing, sailing in glass - bottomed boats which give
enchanting views of the coral below, and yachting are the main attractions.
Kavaratti : 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. Kalpeni is
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.
Minicoy : It is the southernmost most island in Lakshadweep, crescent
shaped & has one of the largest lagoons. The island is also very interesting
because of its unique Maldivian character. Kadamat : Kadamat is 8 Km 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
place is ideal for a real holiday that brings you away from the maddening
crowd, hustle and bustle of city life.
Bangaram : 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 (incl 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.
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