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LACADIVES |
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FACTS & FIGURES |
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Area |
32 Sq. Kms. |
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Altitude |
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Language |
Malayalam |
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Rainfall |
229 cm Annual |
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Best Time To Visit |
October To April |
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Lakshadweep |
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Lakshadweep is a union territory of India -the tiniest -and has the country's only
coral islands. Ethnically , the people of the islands are very similar to the people
of kerala -even their languages are the same expect in Minicoy where mahl is spoken.
As Muslims, they have conservative customs and traditions and yet they are liberal
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Perhaps the charm of lakshadweep islands lies in their remoteness. Far off the beaten
track, they attract no hordes of meery makers to their shores. Or perhaps it is
the beauty of the islands -densely covered with coconut palms and threaded by an
unbroken line of creamy send, each island serenly set in a sea whosewaters range
from palest aquamarine and turquise to deepest sapphire and lapis la Zuli. Yet again
may be the unique charm of lakshadweep lies in the fact that each island, a tiny
principality in itself, has excited from time immemorial, with little influence
from the outside world.
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Kavaratti |
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Its the administrative capital. Fifty two mosques are spread over the island, the
most beautiful being the Urja mosque. A well with in its precincts , is believed
to contain water of active powers . The Ujra mosque has an ornately carved ceiling,
said to have been carved from a piece of driftwood-Kavaratti also has a aquarium
with several colourful spices of fish . there is a glass bottom boat for viewing
marine life and an array of remarkable coral formations that provide a background
to the lagoons and the islands within them. Some water sports like kayaking, canoeing
and snorkeling are availble for tourists. |
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KALPENI
It has three uninhabited satelite islands, all surrounded by an immense lagoon of
spectacular beauty. koomel, the gently curveing bay where the tourists facilities
are located directly over looks pitti and Thilakkm two of the islands. Here you
can swim, reaf walk snorkel or use water sports equipment like Kayaks and safi boats.
Tourist can stay on the island in privately man -aged huts.This lagoon is specially
rich in Coral life.
KADAMATH
A particularly fine lagoon, of even depth and all endless shoreline, perfect for
swimming , makes kadamath a haven of solitude. A water sport institute providing
water sports facilities has been set up in kadamath As a testimony to its water
sports potential a scuba diving centre has been set up there.The island is becoming
increasing popular for honey mooners.
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Minicoy |
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Furthest from kavarati island 200 km away to the south and also nearest to the Maldives,
minicoy has a light house built by the British in 1885. Visitors are allowed up
right to the top. Words cannot do justice to the incredible size of the lagoon,
one of the largest in Lakshadweep the green coconut trees, and the mirror like surface
of an island lake as it nestles in one corner of the island Minicoy is renowed for
its dance.
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AGATTI
It has one of the most beautiful lagoons in Lakshadweep. This is where the airport
is built. Aerial gateway to Lakshadweep, a 20 bed tourist complex has been set up
there .
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HOW TO REACH |
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Air :
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There are flights from Cochin to Agatti. From Agatti passengers are transported
to Bangaram by fast boat and brought back to agatti in time for their departure.
A helicopter service linkes agatti to other island. |
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Ship :
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From October to April, Catamaran speed vessels operate as per monthly schedule between
major islands in the group. |
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Their is a regular ship service between cochin and the islands according to a scheduled
programme. |
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