Agatti is the Island also recognized as Agathy located in Union Territory
Lakshadweep. Agatti Island is spread in 5.6 kms area only, though it’s most
amazing spot for voyagers. Kochi is closest big destination to attain Agatti,
but that is also 459 kms away. Small but closest another island of Agatti is
Bangaram located at seven kms distance in south direction. Talking about
inhabited islands Kavaratti is closer one placed at only gap of 54 kms.
Populace of Agatti is approximately 8000 as per Indian census. People
from Muslim community are more in island. People believe traveler from Arab Mr.
Ibn Batuta discovered this place and established Muslim community in area.
People from other religions also converted to Muslim in Agatti. Local language
of island is Malayalam, though they also speak English. Island is having own
powerhouse of 100 kW using fuel to produce electricity. Island is having SWD (Sea
Water Desalination) unit that convert seawater into drinking water for public.
Attaining to Agatti require 24 hour journey of ship. However, reaching
through flight from Kochi require only 75 minutes. Agatti Aerodrome is the only
airport in Lakshadweep and flights offered by Kingfisher Airlines and Indian
Airlines are available on daily basis from Kochi airport apart from Sunday.
However, Kingfisher Airline flights are stopped by Indian government due to
flying permits.
Attraction in Agatti:
Agatti is Island of Lakshadweep open for sightseeing, though government is
having some restrictions in the island so travelers have to take permit to
attain the spot. Lakshadweep administration is having entry permit procedure,
which users can check through online sites of Lakshadweep tourism. Agatti is
having limited land area and the accommodation is a concern. Local government
is providing the permit to those people only who have confirmed accommodation
in island. People can check the stay at AIBER (Agatti Island Beach Resort) and
SSBR (Sea Shells Beach Resort) because these two private accommodations are
available in the island.
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The island is amazing with natural beauty and complete island can be
covered by bicycle available on rent on shops in Agatti.
Museum: Agatti Island is
having museum placed at 2 kms distance only from beach. Reaching through auto
rickshaw is possible, though that will charge around Rs. 250. Hiring motor
cycle is best option for voyagers to enjoy island. Replicas and statues of
naval life are best thing to watch in museum.
Lagoon: bigger pond with
crystal clear water is next tourist spot in Agatti located beyond Jetty. Entry
of boat from is possible from jetty of Lagoon. Tourist must enjoy the
glass-bottomed boats to get complete pleasure of Lagoon. The pond is full of
aquatic animals like fishes, floating reefs, crabs, etc so voyagers can enjoy
the sea life easily by watching the animals from glass boat. Dept of water is
approx 10 feet and water is clear.
Pitti Island: the smallest uninhabited
island of Lakshadweep is next spot known as Pitti Island. Island Amini and
Pitti are two parts of sunken isle of Lakshadweep. Watching kinds of birds on
Pitti Island is best thing to do. This specific island is becoming popular to
world as Birds Island.
Bangaram Island: the small
but attractive island Bangaram is inhabited island of Lakshadweep. Reaching to
Bangaram will take 2 hours through boat, though the demanding place in island
is Bangaram Resort. Voyagers can enjoy snorkeling, scuba diving and diving in
sea at this place.
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Attaining to Agatti:
By Air: domestic airport of
Agatti is only airport in islands of Lakshadweep. Frequent flights from Kochi
and Bangalore are available for Agatti. Air India Airlines is
providing daily flights except Sunday from Cochin
to Agatti.
By Helicopter: travelers
can go for helicopter service available between Agatti and Kavaratti every day.
During monsoon helicopter, service is extended from Bangaram Island to Agatti
Island.
By Sea: big sources of
transport to reach Agatti are Cruiser ships operated among Kochi to Agatti. M V
Tipu Sultan and M V Bharat Seema are two big cruisers ship running between
spots frequently offering air-cooled decks and AC cabins to their voyagers. Some
more firms are having ships like M V Minicoy, M V Kavaratti, M V Amindivi, and
M V Arabian Sea.