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Attractions in Lakshadweep

Ajjara and Jamath Mosques - These have the best woodcarvings and Ajjara has a particularly good ceiling carved out of driftwood and the well within is believed to have medicinal water. The Aquarium with tropical fish and corals, the lake near by and the tombs are other sights worth watching.

Bangaram - The Bangaram Island has been developed as a tourist center and is the only island open to foreign tourists, besides certain other specified islands where day visits are permitted. Just an hour and

a half away from Agatti, the island of Bangaram charms you with its coconut canopies, colorful boats and fish is all sizes and hues. Right from the glass bottom boat and the speed boat to wind surfing and kayaking you may treat yourself to any of the amazing activities offered at Bangaram. Deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, rafting and snorkeling are other water activities you may enjoy at Bangaram. Don’t forget to treat your taste buds with the Lakshadweep tuna, squid and other sumptuous seafood options. Spot the Asian dolphins, Leopard Moray Eels, frogfish, manyan, octopus and the turtle as they swim by you.

Andrott Island - The longest island amongst the Lakshadweep group of islands is the Andrott. The tomb of Hazrat Ubaidullah and the Buddhist archaeological remains are the major attractions for tourists at the Andrott Island.

Kadmat - This kaleidoscopic island of Lakshadweep boasts of Water Sports Institute. In addition there is Laca Dives, the scuba diving center that attracts adventure seekers from far and wide to Kadmat. It is noteworthy that Kadmat offers the cheapest scuba diving course package in the world.

Kalpeni - You may enjoy the charming coral life with the tourist facilities. Amidst the spectacular sights of the lovely lagoon you may swim, reef walk, snorkel or indulge in water sports like kayaking and sailing.

Activites in Lakshadweep

Snorkelling in the shallow water around Bangaram Island is one of the favourite water sport activities of Lakshadweep beaches. From the 10 inhabited islands of Lakshadweep, only Bangaram and Kadmat islands are open for tourists and there are dive centers on both of these islands. Wind surfing and Kayaking are the best day out water sport activities at the Bangaram Island.

Getting There & Away to Lakshadweep

	From the Indian Mainland you may either board the regular flights or the vessels that ply between Cochin and Agatti.
	The government tourist department has the acronym SPORTS: Society for Promotion Of Recreational Tourism and Sports. It operates cruises from Cochin to all the islands that are open to tourists.
You will need to obtain an entry permit from Cochin or Delhi to get in many of the Lakshadweep islands. In order to obtain the permit one has to furnish several particulars like the passport details, the proof of nationality et al. Only Indian Nationals are allowed entry to most of the islands in Lakshadweep.

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