Recognized as the eventual mysterious diving location and the only real coral island in incredible India, the island covers 250 miles in the Arabian Sea off the southwest Indian mainland. A haven for divers at 400 km from Kerala, there is a total of 26 islands spread like the light green jewels in the sea called the Lakshadweep Island Group or the Laccadives. Out of these islands, only 10 of them are populated.

The natural charm of its turquoise-blue lagoons, white corals, miles of sun-soaked sands, and silvery coast with leaning palms has no match on this Earth and unfolds another small world in itself. It is a dream come true coral island that is among the most popular beach holiday destinations in incomparable India. At the beaches, the tallest coconut canopies sway all the time to provide shelter and cool even in the hottest summertime. On the other hand, you will always be accompanied by the lush marine species.

The dreamiest characteristic of this island is its quiet and unpopulated environment, which is just what a peace seeker wants after being tired of the daily hustles and bustles. For the adventure lovers, Lakshadweep offers a thrilling array of water sports such as scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, yachting, windsurfing, and sailing on glass boats to explore the marine life, and lots more fun-filled activities. Actually, out of 10 islands, only two are currently approachable namely, Bangaram and Kadmat with dive centers. Via boarding, sailing, and rowing, the other three deserted islets namely, Tinnakara, Parali-I, and Parali-II become accessible.

The tropical beach island leaves you with a feeling of wilderness irrespective of whether you are on land or sea. Here, the most popular alluring aspect besides the beaches is the shells that are as fine and wonderful as the island. All this together makes the island site an all-time favorite hangout throughout the year. The best time to come here is from May to September.

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Let’s now look at the beaches of Lakshadweep so that your next beach holiday destination is complete without missing any of the wonders.

Bangaram Beach

Situated in an isolated area to make you feel away from the hustling environment of the busy towns, this teardrop-shaped island in Lakshadweep offers you a peaceful surrounding. The turquoise seawater and its coast adorned with swaying lush green coconut palms just lighten you up and your mind is further chilled with lazing and beach activities. Reasonably crowded with foreigners and country people, the beach has recently been entitled as one of the 10 secret beaches in the world. Listed are the attractions here.

Adventure Activities

A place to explore the coral reefs and the underwater world, thrilling activities here are scuba diving; snorkeling; angling; windsurfing; kayaking; sunbathing; sailing to view turtles, eels, and sharks; and riding in the glass-bottomed boats to explore the other deep marine species.

Sightseeing

Known for watching the underwater lives and glittering sands, the beach provides varied coral formations populating Manta, Stingrays, huge sharks, and Hawkbill turtles. Other options here are a walk on the bank and eco-tourism where 127 varied bird species such as chirping peacocks, flying butterflies, and other colorful birds can be seen with a simple camera. Further, you can relax by lying on long chairs and sipping the coffee in the fresh air under a roof-beach hut viewing the eye-catching seafront.

Ayurvedic Treatment

The Hotel Bangaram Island Resort is the preferred place of accommodation on this island that also offers Ayurvedic treatment to its customers to make their trip fruitful.

Reaching Bangaram

The best time to come at this island is from October to April. From the Cochin International Airport, you need to fly to Agatti Island in Lakshadweep. From here, you can opt for either a cruise or a regular helicopter to reach Bangaram Island.

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Kadamat Beach

A cool vacation in the glittering white sands, this beach is simply so quiet that one can count the immediate tidal waves. Located on the Kadamat Island is to the east of Lakshadweep, this is a beach where the tourists stroll along the shoreline picking up innumerable floating conch shells. The beach extends up to 8 km in length occupied by a beautiful shallow lagoon on the west and a narrow one on its east. Cliffs and the extending pine and coconuts on the shore bank trace the tranquility of the sea. At night, the entertaining programs at the beach just fill you up with joy. Listed below are the attractions here.

Adventure Activities

This beach is just ideal for water sports. This includes swimming in its cool water, sea divers grasping the underwater reefs, sailing on glass-bottomed boats, snorkeling, and kayaking. There are also many sailing boats, pedal boats, and skiing boats here at hire.

Shopping

At local shops in a tribal village nearby, you can look out for handicrafts and regional items at reasonable rates.

Reaching Kadamat

The best time to come at this island is from November to March. From the Cochin International Airport, you need to fly further to the Agatti Island in Lakshadweep, and from there; you can opt for a helicopter or a ship. Alternatively, an overnight cruise from Kochi in Kerala will take you to Kadamat the next day.

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Agatti Beach

Resembling a paradise on Earth and a jewel in Lakshadweep, the beauty of this beach is exhibited in each of its compositions right from the eye-catching shine of coral grounds to the crystal-clear sea. It is a worth visiting seashore for all kinds of visitors ranging from picnickers to adventure lovers and sightseers. Listed below are its attractions.

Adventure Activities

Offering an endless opportunity to explore the underwater beauty, the other challenging activities here are scuba diving, snorkeling to view multi-hued fishes, creating bubbles, and sailing in glass-bottomed boats to view zooplanktons, phytoplankton, and many more.

Sightseeing

You can visit the Golden Jubilee Museum for a glimpse of the various traditional Minicoy sailboats (Jagdhoni), archaic jars, pots, wooden chests, precious gold coins, and ruins of Lord Buddha of the 9th to 12th centuries. Next in the line is the 12th-century Mohiyudeen Mosque famous for its surrounded captivating palm groves, elaborately carved tombstones, and architectural look similar to that of the Malabar in Kerala.

Reaching Agatti

The best time to visit this island is between October to May.

By Air

You can catch a flight of Indian Airlines from the Cochin International Airport. The Agatti Airport is the only airport in Lakshadweep and the beach is just a few steps away.

By Sea

This is the most opted route from Cochin via cruises covering a distance of 459 km in about 18 to 22 hours.

Kalpeni Beach

Comprising Thilakkam, Pitti, and Cheriyam islets, this inhibited land is famous for its beach. This shallow muddy coast, tall swaying coconut trees, and adventurous thrills all welcome visitors and inspire them to relax and be calm. The most appealing activity here is to lie under the tree shade or opt for a long stroll in the evenings along the shoreline. Listed below are its attractions.

Sightseeing

This includes the panoramic sight of Thilakkam, Pitti, and Cheriyam and observing the ancient architectural style of the Moinnuddeen Mosque at the southern tip. Built as a tribute to the Lakshadweep Saint of the same name, the religious shrine is visible only during the prayers and is adorned with the old Mangalorean tiles.

Shopping

Just behind the Koomel Beach Resorts, the shops are logged with local handicrafts, trendy products, wood items, and houseboats models of coconut barks.

Adventure Activities

The placid beach offers kayaking, snorkeling, underwater photography of marine lives, and cruising on sailboats and pedal boats.

Cultural Programs

The Tourism Department in Lakshadweep arranges for these programs wherein traditional dances such as the Parichakali and Kolkata are performed by the locals to welcome them.

Reaching Kalpeni

The best time to make a visit is from November to March. By air, you can reach here through the Cochin International Airport. By sea, you can hire a boat from Mumbai that will take you here via Kavaratti Island.

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Kavaratti Island

Situated in the capital of Lakshadweep – Kavaratti at 400 km from Kerala, this breezy sandy sea offers a calm atmosphere, high roaring sea waves, and mind-blowing conch shells. Visitors do grasp the opportunity to seat in the glass-bottomed boats to explore the underwater coral reefs and aquatic life in the area.

Adventure Activities

This includes scuba diving in Dolphin Drive Center, Kayaking, paddle boating, water skiing, and sailing.

Sightseeing

Offering 52 mosques along the bank built by Sheikh Mohammad Kasim in 17th century, devotees also flock here regularly. Next in the line is the aquarium displaying small sharks, sea cucumbers, anemones, octopuses, marine fishes, and rare coral reefs.

Reaching Kavaratti

The best time to visit this island is from November to April. By air, Indian Airlines offers flights to nearby Agatti airport. By sea, any island in Lakshadweep can take you here through boating. Alternatively, a cruise from Mumbai is a journey of luxury.

Minicoy Beach

A weekend hangout that cannot be stated in words is the Minicoy Island at 450 km from Kalpeni and 139 km away from the Addu Island of Maldives. Accredited as the second largest island in Lakshadweep, the natural attractions at its beach are lined with coconut trees and the mirror seeming inland lake at a corner. Listed below are the other attractions here.

Adventure Activities

These include swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, pedal boating, and sailing that presents exclusive scenes of strange marine species, fishes, and lush green coral reefs. A peculiar attraction is the Jahadhoni – the local boat race competition wherein any visitor can participate.

Sightseeing

Famous for sunrise and sunset views, the other sight of interest is the glorious lagoon nearby that hosts many ferries and luxury cruises to sail towards Viringili Island. Further, 1000 years-old white lighthouse with red roof built-in 1800 by the British government is worth visiting. Still used to direct many ships and cruises, the top of this lighthouse provides a grand view of the beach and its surroundings. Lastly, you can explore the working procedure at Tunna Canning Factory.

Shopping

The nearby shopping centers offer Minicoy crafts – a great memory to take along. Further, the local shops in Athiris have preferred shopping places.

Lava Dance

This is the major attraction at the beach.