The spell bound expanse of emerald isles, Lakshadweep studded in
the blue water of the Arabian Sea unfolds another world in itself.
The panorama encompasses magnificent lagoons, sylvan sea shores,
miles of sun drenched sand and the enchantment of swaying palms.
At the beaches of Lakshadweep it will be coconut canopies that will
be your tallest structure in the vicinity. The rich marine life
will be your all time favorite neighbors. All these harmonise to
form a colourful kaleidoscope typical of an archipelago paradise.
This charming isolated destination has only 10 of its islands inhabited.
Of these five are open to tourists:
» Kavaratti
Beach
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.
» Kalpeni
Beach
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.
»
Kadamat Beach
Kadamat is 8 Kms 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 is ideal for a real holiday that brings you
away from the maddening crowd, hustle and bustle of city life.
» Minicoy
Beach
It
is the southernmost island in Lakshwadeep, crescent shaped &
has one of the largest lagoons. The island is also very interesting
because of its unique Maldivian character.
»Bangaram
Beach
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 (including 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.
