Lakshadweep is turned as the big known Indian tourist place where
tourists are reaching in large quantity. This island place was formerly
identified as the Minicoy, Laccadive, and Amindivi Islands. Lakshadweep is
situated next to Kerala the South West state of India.
This island is covering the land area of just 32 square kilometres,
and its lagoon area is approximately 4,200 square kilometres only. The water
territorial area of Lakshadweep is 20,000 sq km. Its capital is Kavaratti with
average population of 10,000. To reach this tourist destination of India's
people can directly arrive at Agatti Island. Lakshadweep is the smallest Indian’s Union Territory. Tourist can
visit this island as well as Maldives once they reach to this destination for
holidays.
The word Lakshadweep is taken from Lakshadweepa that is a word of
Sanskrit language. However, the meaning of this word is one hundred thousand
islands. Here tourist will enjoy exquisite coral islands with amazing marine
life. The beautiful nature made lagoons, and silvery beaches are special things
to enjoy in Lakshadweep. The appetizing sea foods with diverse things permit
users to taste different cuisine. Lakshadweep is the favourite place for those
who want mental peace and relax from their regular routine work.
This island is surrounded with 10 populated and 17 unpopulated
islands. With few attached Isles the 5 flooded reefs are also special things to
watch in Lakshadweep. The populated or occupied Islands of Lakshadweep are
Agatti, Amini, Andrott, Kavaratti, Kadmat, Kalpeni, Kiltan, Chetlat, Bitra and
Minicoy.
While talking about the main attraction in this famous Indian
tourist place there is the profusion of fishery's products and the diverse
types of fishes directly taken from the Arabian Sea. Tourist can watch oceanic
birds flying over the Islands, which are really a noticeable experience.
Tourist can visit adventurous traveller's spot containing poultry farms and milk
diaries situated at Kavaratti. The marine museum is also the special thing to
watch in Lakshadweep.
The unique marine life of Lakshadweep is superb and tourist will not
get such experience in none other place of the world. The rich unspoiled planet
of maritime life is the key attraction of this island. The small lagoons
created by nature makes it a totally different place from other tourist places
of India. The Bangaram and Kadmat islands are special with nature beauties.
Tourist can enjoy countless water sports and events in this island such as
Kayaking, Scuba diving and Canoeing.
Attaining Lakshadweep:
By Sea: traveller ship identified as M.V. Amindivi of the Island is
administered from Old Mangalore port. Ships are the main mode of transport to
reach islands of Lakshadweep. Firms are operating ships from Kochi, Calicut and
Mangalore. Approximately, 5 traveller ships are available in large quantity of
sitting so tourist can enjoy the boating and shipping experience as well before
reaching their tourist destination. Tourists have to go for advance bookings to
get the seats.
By Air: the only airport in Lakshadweep is Agatti Aerodrome, which
is situated on Agatti Island. The domestic flight by Air India is available to
reach this destination. The direct flight to Agatti is available from Kochi and
many other big cities of India. Kingfisher Airline is also having regular
flights from different spots of India to Lakshadweep. Visitors can besides have
Pawan Han's helicopter as a transport media. The local boat services are also
available from different regions of India.