Top 9 Lakshadweep Tourist Places

Deep blue skies and sparkling emerald water meet together to make the perfect view with silky sand under your feet, sounds magical. What if you could experience that while still staying in our country? Well, it is not just Maldives and Hawaii with great views, Lakshadweep has some of the best views on Earth.

Read on to learn more about Lakshadweep Islands tourist places.

The Archipelago has a total number of 36 coral islands, all unique and different from the other, meaning that we are no short of places to discover!

1) Bangaram Island:

The Island is full of undiscovered nooks worth seeing and experiencing the serenity of the island paired with local culture unique to the island. The Island has a government-run 5-star beach resort, the Bangaram Resort with every service you could ever need and more. Savour mouthwatering Lakshadweep food, and seafood, indulge in luxurious spas and unwind, relax and forget all about your stress-filled work life.

Traveller Information:

• Famous for: Bioluminescent shores
• Best Time to Visit: October to May
• Duration: 1 hour

2) Thinnakra Island:

This teardrop-shaped island is full of rare flora and fauna and shares a vast lagoon and coralline banks with Bangaram Island. Visit this beautiful island and take part in the various water sports activities the island offers.

Traveller Information:

• Famous for:  Adventure sports, Turkish Baths
• Best Time to Visit: October to March
• Duration: 2 hours

3) Agatti Island:

Fall in love instantly with the transparent waters and the most beautiful lagoons the Agatti island beach, Lakshadweep offers. Agatti is the only Island having an airport within the Lakshadweep Archipelago and connects the island with the rest of the country.

Traveller Information:

• Famous for: Coral reefs and multicoloured coral fishes
• Best Time to Visit: November to February.
• Duration: 5-6 Days

4) Andrott Island:

This island is the largest in the Lakshadweep archipelago and is filled with coconut grooves and fun water activities like scuba diving and others. This island is one of the best Lakshadweep tourist places.

Traveller Information:

• Famous for: The first island to embrace ISLAM.
• Best Time to Visit: October to March
• Duration: 1 Day

5) Amini Island:

The island is one of the remaining areas with rich culture and tradition of the Lakshadweep archipelago. It is one of the famous places of Lakshadweep and home to talented craftsmen who are famous for making walking sticks with tortoise shells and coconut shells. The island is known for stone engravers and has a rich tradition of folk songs. The island got its name from the Arabic word ‘Amin’ meaning “faithful.”

Traveller Information:

• Famous for: Coral handicrafts industry
• Best Time to Visit: October to March
• Duration: 1 Day

6) Bitra Island:

Bitra is one of the smallest of all Lakshadweep Islands and is also considered a pilgrimage site for Muslims. It is believed that an old Arab Saint, Malik Mulla was buried here.

Traveller Information:

• Famous for: Breading ground for sea birds
• Best Time to Visit: October to February
• Duration: 5 hours

7) Chetlat Island:

Explore the seabed of this northernmost inhabited island in Lakshadweep which is full of Coral delta made due to storms. Take a glance at the exquisite animals of Lakshadweep islands, flora and fauna of the Island and make irreplaceable memories.

Traveller Information:

• Famous for: Rich marine life, Coral reefs.
• Best Time to Visit: October to May.
• Duration: 2 hours

8) Kadmat Island:

The island is completely flat and surrounded by a shallow lagoon making it a very convenient place for water sports. The island is long making it perfect for you and your family to have a picnic, lounge by the beach and go on a relaxing swim.

Water sports crafts like kayaks, pedal boats, sailing yachts, skiing boats and glass-bottomed boats are available for hire. The scuba diving centre on the island has become an attraction for water sports enthusiasts.

Traveller Information:

• Famous for:  Snorkelling and Scuba diving activities. 
• Best Time to Visit: October to the beginning of May.
• Duration: 3 Days

9) Kavaratti Island:

As the capital and headquarters of the Lakshadweep islands, Karavatti has been selected as one of the hundred Indian cities to be developed as a smart city under PM Narendra Modi’s flagship Smart Cities Mission. The lagoons around Kavratti are home to sea animals like starfish, anemones, sea cucumbers, countless multi-hued fishes astounding corals. Located to the west of the Island the lagoon is best suited for swimming, kayaking, windsurfing and canoeing.

Traveller Information:

• Famous for: Ujra mosque.
• Best Time to Visit: October to February
• Duration: 5 hours

Now you know what Lakshadweep places to visit, but let us tell you some tips you need to follow before visiting!

Permits:

• To enter the Lakshadweep islands, you will require a Protected Area Permit (PAP) which is issued by the Lakshadweep Administration, based in Kochi. You can avail of this permit through the Lakshadweep Administration's website or through authorised travel agents. 

Things Needed:

• A printout of your permit and a government-issued photo ID, sufficient cash, SPF, mosquito repellent, and light breathable clothes.

So! This year for your vacation, try all the famous food of Lakshadweep, catch the Lakshadweep island festival and among all these Lakshadweep places to visit, be safe and responsible.