Saturday, July 7, 2007

Lakshadweep Islands - Travel Information


Located approximately 400 Kms off the western coast of Kerala, Lakshadweep is a group of 36 coral islands sprinkled accross the arabian sea. Legend has it that the islands were discovered by shipwrecked sailors around 345 AD, during the rule of Cheruman Perumal, legendary king of Kerala.

Isolation from the mainland has preserved the islands and their seas to this day whereas a Union Territory of India, these islands enjoy a special status protecting their unique cultural heritage and way of life. Pristine seas, vibrant colors, powder soft sand, virgin coral reefs... all these make lakshadeep a dream destination waiting to be explored.

The absence of many things considered essential make a holiday in the Lakshadeep isalnds memorable along with healthy and rejuvenating doses of the outdoors.
Facts for the Travellers to Lakshadeep Islands :
Location :
400 Kms off the coast of Kerala

Getting there :
Indian airlines flies a 14-seater Dornier aircraft daily from Kochi ( cochin ) to Agatti island, except on sundays. Ships ply from Cochin to Agatti island according to a published schedule.

Tourist Season :
October to end of April

Monsoon :
June to September
Climate :
Temperatures range from 27 - 32 degree celsius ( 80 - 89 degree Fahrenheit )
Water temperature ranges from 25 - 30 degree celsius ( 77 - 86 degree Farenheit )

Things to do :

Scuba diving
Kayaking
Island excursions
Snorkeling
Speed boating
Glass bottomed boat sail
Para Sailing
Deep sea fishing
Lagoon fishing
Sail boating

Entry permit :

All visitors ( BOTH Indian & Foreign Nationals ) to Lakshadeep Islands require Entry Permit which shall be arranged by us. For arranging the same, the following details should be submitted at the time of reservation:
Foreign Nationals - Full Passport Details viz., Full Name, Nationality, Permanent Address, Passport Numbers, Date and Place of Issue, Date of Expiry, Date and Place of Birth.
Domestic Visitors from India - Full Name, Age, Full Address, Occupation & Date of Birth
The Tourist ships operating to Lakshadeep Islands are m.v.Amindivi & m.v. Minicoy. The seating capacity of these ships are 150 passengers each. There are no cabins in these ships and the class of journey is by A/c Chair Car.

The travel time from Kochi ( Cochin) to Agatti island is 24 Hours and the passengers have to spend the night in the push-back chair.
Mobile Helpline nos :

( 09:30 Hrs - 18:00 Hrs IST / 08:00 Hrs - 13:00 Hrs GMT )
+91 - 938 72 261 24
+91 - 938 72 261 33
+91 - 944 77 836 96
+91 - 944 70 791 78
+91 - 938 72 261 25

( 09:30 Hrs - 22:00 Hrs IST / 08:00 Hrs - 18:30 Hrs GMT )
+91 - 938 72 261 33
+91 - 944 70 791 78