Lakshadweep Travel Guide

Lakshadweep is a group of islands settled in the Laccadive Sea which is located in the southwestern coast of India. This is counted as one of the Union territories of India. Previously this place was known as Minicoy, Laccadive and Amindivi Islands and every year thousands of tourists visit this place from all over the world. Lakshadweep has got its name from the Sanskrit work Lakh Dweep which means a collection of ‘One hundred thousand Islands’. The islands of this Union Territory are located on the Arabian Sea and India’s only coral reef and physically are a part of the same chain as the Maldives. You can spend your vacation in the beautiful places of three reefs, twelve atolls, and five submerged banks and you can spend some quality time in the marines and villages of the island

Why Visit Lakshadweep?

• Lakshadweep is a place where you can discover true natural beauty through its beautiful marine views and rich flora and fauna. In this place, you can spot around 101 species of birds which are easily seen in the Pitti Island which is also known as a hub of turtles and you can also spot 82 species of seaweed, 52 species of crabs, 2 species of lobsters, 48 species of gastropods, in this place. The natural beauty also increases with a greenery of the tall palm trees make this place just look like a hand painted scenery.
• You can visit the Kavaratti Island which is also famous for its natural beauties and also you can find some very beautiful mosques in this city as this is also the administrative capital of the Island. On viewing the most beautiful mosque of the city so not miss seeing the Ujra Mosque.
• Do visit the Agatti Island which is a hub for the swimmers and people often visit this place for some adventurous water sports like scuba diving, sailing, boat rides, water skiing, and kayaking.
• You can visit the Bangaram which is considered as the most beautiful place of Lakshadweep and people come here to see the natural scenes and walk on the smooth sands with a background of palm trees behind.

Lakshadweep Tips and Recommendations

• While visiting Lakshadweep do not forget to go for the very adventurous water sports activities such as scuba diving, snorkeling, sport fishing, wind surfing kayaking, surfing, canoeing, and water skiing, yachting and sailing on the night-voyages into the sea.
• But try to avoid these water sports during the south west monsoon times as it can be risky due to the rough waves of the sea.
• Lakshadweep is not a cheap place and you cannot have a budgeted trip here, so be prepare to expend more than expected.
• Do not forget to drink lots of coconut water in this place as they are cheaper and available easily.
• Do not try to pick corals from the sea of Lakshadweep as it is a punishable offense and you could face legal action against it.
• Do not drink alcoholic beverages here as it is prohibited in this territory.

Location Map Of Lakshadweep

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