Discovering the Hidden Gems: Exploring the Enchanting Islands of Lakshadweep

Introduction

Lakshadweep is a group of 36 Islands located in the Arabian Sea, The principal Island Kavaratti is the Capital Town of Lakshadweep. Among 36 Islands in Lakshadweep Andrott Island is the Largest one in terms of Geography with an area of 4.90 sq km and a width of 1.43 Km and Bitra Island is the Smallest Island in Lakshadweep has a land area of 0.105 sq km and width of 0.28 km. The Lakshadweep Islands were formed on 1st November 1956 with the name of Laccadive Islands. In 1973 the Name was changed to Lakshadweep

In the Languages of Malayalam and Sanskrit the Word "Lakshadweep" means a hundred thousand islands

Lakshadweep is one of the Union Territory of India which is ruled by the President of India with an Administrator. Lakshadweep is the smallest Union Territory of India having Islands an area of 32 sq Km. Lakshadweep is at a distance of  360 km to 400 km from Kochi (Kerala). All the Islands in Lakshadweep is at 200 km to 400 km away from the coastal line of Kochi

Honurable Administrator: Lakshadweep is led by an Honourable Administrator: Shri Praful Patel, Who is appointed by the President of India.

Language: Malayalam is the most spoken language in Lakshadweep After that Hindi is the 2nd most spoken language in Lakshadweep.

Symbols of Lakshadweep: 

These are the Symbols to represent the Lakshadweep

• Bird: Brown noddy
• Fish: Butterflyfish
• Tree: Breadfruit

Islands of Lakshadweep

There are 36 Islands in Lakshadweep among them 10 Islands are Inhabited i.e. People living there, and 16 Islands are Uninhabited i.e. No people were not allowed to live there.

Inhabited Islands

Inhabited Islands are land masses surrounded by water and people living there, These are the Inhabited Islands in Lakshadweep.

1. Kavaratti (Capital)
2. Andrott
3. Agatti
4. Amini
5. Kadmat
6. Kiltan
7. Chetlat
8. Bitra
9. Kalpeni
10. Minicoy 

How to Reach Lakshadweep From India

People can Travel to Lakshadweep by Flight and Ship from Kochi which is the gateway to Lakshadweep. Agatti Island boasts an airport facilitating access to Lakshadweep from Kochi it is a convenient air transport facility that you could opt for. Apart from Air travel, there are hundreds of ships available to Lakshadweep from Kochi it will be a good sea travel experience that you can go for it.

Before traveling to Lakshadweep, people should take a Mandatory Entry Permit, It is required for Both Indian Tourists and Foreigner tourists. Indians do not need to take Visa, In the case of Foreigners who are outsiders to India Visa and Passport details are required.

Indians are Permitted to Visit the Islands like Bangaram, Kadmat, Kavaratti, Kalpeni, and Minicoy.

Resorts and Hotels in Lakshadweep

There are around 20 to 30 resorts available to stay in Lakshadweep and 10 to 15 Hotels are available, In Soon TATA Group is planning to build Taj Resorts and Two Taj Hotels in Lakshadweep by 2026 on the Suheli, Kadmat, Bangaram, Agatti, Kavaratti Islands. We all know that Indian Hotels Company Limited is one of the subsidiaries of TATA Group. They are estimated that the Taj Hotel at Suheli with 110 rooms, Taj Hotel at Kadmat will have 35 villas and 75 beach-view villas.

Water Sports in Lakshadweep

• Snorkeling
• Scuba Diving
• Kayaking
• Water Surfing

Which is the best time to Travel Lakshadweep

People can travel any time they want to Lakshadweep but to enjoy pleasant weather and to have a good tourism experience October to March is the best time because during this period you will have a good Climate and Balanced Humidity in the Atmosphere, People will not like sweating atmosphere as it is a Sea Area. 3-5 days is enough to explore the Places in Lakshadweep 

Connectivity between Islands of Lakshadweep

People can travel between the Islands of Lakshadweep by Boats and ferries. From Agatti to Kavaratti Helicopter Facility is also available, So you can experience Air Travel between Islands 

Law Jurisdiction of Lakshadweep

Lakshadweep Comes under the Jurisdiction of the High Court of Kerala 

Bird Sanctuary in Lakshadweep

There is a famous Bird Sanctuary in Lakshadweep which is located in the Pitti Islet. The name Pitti comes from Tamil as Pakshipitti. Pelagic Bird species like the Sooty tern, the greater tern, and the Brown Noddy are nesting in the Pitti Bird Sanctuary really it would be an eye-opening experience, and the place is also a good breeding location for sea turtles.

Banks residing in Lakshadweep

There are around 13-15 Banks available in Lakshadweep they are:

• State Bank of India at Kavaratti, Minicoy
• Canara Bank at Agatti, Amini, Andrott, Chethlath, Kadmath, Kalpeni, Kavaratti, Kiltan, Minicoy
• UCO Bank at Kavaratti
• Yes Bank at Kavaratti

Ship Ticketing Counters in Lakshadweep

In Lakshadweep places like Amini, Androth, Bitra, Chetlat, Kadmat, Kalpeni, Kiltan, Minicoy, Agatti, and Kavaratti have Ship Ticketing Counters.

List of Hospitals and Health Care Centers in Lakshadweep

• CHC Agatti, Phone: 04894242857
• CHC Amini, Phone: 04891273532
• CHC Adrott, Phone: 04893232219
• FAC Bitra, Phone: 04899276221
• Government Hospital Minicoy, Phone: 04892222427
• Indira Gandhi Hospital Kavaratti
• PHC Chethlat, Phone: 04899276221
• PHC Kadmath, Phone: 04897274725
• PHC Kalpeni, Phone: 04895252254
• PHC Kiltan, Phone: 04898272223

 

Note - CHC: Community Health Center, FAC: First Aid Centre, PHC: Primary Health Center