Lakshadweep (Union Territory)

Overview

The Lakshadweep islands are a blessing for the nature lovers. With its soft beaches and golden rays of the sun, this set of 35 islands with their lush and beautiful landscapes and the marvelous beaches is best known for its snorkeling and diving. At Crocus, we provide reliable travel as well as tour services to Lakshwadeep.

It is believed that the Lakshadweep islands have been formed due to coral activity which affects a unique color.It is the smallest of all Indian Union Territories and from the disturbance of modernization. It provides a beautiful marine life with a very peaceful and friendly environment. People often visit to rejuvenate themselves.

Tourist Attractions in Lakshadweep

Bangarama

The Bangaram Island is an important tourist center. It has beautiful coconut canopies, colorful boats and fish is all sizes and hues. It provides many water activities like Deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, rafting, catamaran sailing and snorkeling that fill one heart with immense bliss.

Agatti

Agatti is no less than heaven on Earth.It I one of the nature's treasures at Lakshadweep Islands. One can relax oneself  in the combination of the sun, sand and the sea. Agatti is the  only island in Lakshadweep with an airport. Thus the entire air transportation between the Lakshadweep islands and the Indian mainland takes place through Agatti. Therefore, it is also called the 'Gateway to the Lakshadweep
The palm fringed western beach is definitely one of the nature's treasures at Lakshadweep Islands. Soothe yourself in the combination of the sun, sand and the sea. Agatti boasts of being the only island in Lakshadweep with an airport. Thus the entire air transportation between the Lakshadweep islands and the Indian mainland takes place through Agatti. Thus, Agatti is rightly addressed as the 'Gateway to the Lakshadweep islands'.

Kavaratti

Kavaratti is the capital of the Lakshadweep islands. The Urja mosque is one of the most beautiful mosques amongst the 52 mosques in Kavaratti. The other must visit at Kavaratti is the Aquarium that has colorful corals and fish.

Important Travel  Informations

1. One needs to obtain an entry permit from Delhi or Cochin to enter in many of the Lakshadweep islands for which one needs to complete the formalities like proof of nationality, passport details, et al. Please note, only Indian Nationals are allowed entry in many of the islands of Lakshadweep.
2. Tourists are prohibited from carrying alcoholic beverages into the islands of Lakshadweep.
3. Most of the equipments required for the water sports are available at the various islands of Lakshadweep themselves.
4. It is illegal to pick up corals from any of the Lakshadweep islands. So in case you wish to collect any coral for souvenir then get ready for the heavy fines that you will need to pay as punishment for the act. 
5. The tourists are expected to help the local administration and the inhabitants of the various islands of Lakshadweep in the preservation of the fragile ecology of the coral islands.