Lakshadweep Tourism
About Lakshadweep
Lakshadweep is an archipelago located 200-400 km west of the coast of Kerala in the Arabian Sea. The archipelago consists of 36 main islands, many smaller islands, coral atolls and coral reefs. It is the smallest union territory in India. Lakshadweep means a hundred thousand islands in the local language, Malayalam. Earlier the name Lakshadweepa referred to the three archipelagos in the Indian Ocean the present Lakshadweep, Maldives and Suvadives. Only ten of the Lakshadweep islands are inhabited and more than 90 percent of the indigenous population is Muslim. The main economic activities are fishing, coconut cultivation and coir twisting. Tourism is an emerging industry. Tourists require an entry permit to visit Lakshadweep; the permit is issued at Kochi (in Kerala). Foreign nationals are allowed only in Kadmat, Bangaram and Agatti islands. Agatti is connected to Kochi by air and sea; in fact Agatti is the gateway to Lakshadweep Islands with the...
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Useful Links for Lakshadweep
Articles and Blogs
- Lakshadweep Information - Lakshadweep is the only coral Island in India that has a rich flora & fauna. There is complete silence here except for the cry of a seabird or the sound of waves.
- Lakshadweep: The Epilogue - Blog about Lakshadweep- Lakshadweep Blog on Beaches, People, Culture, Traditions, Links, News, Articles, Tourism, Places etc.,
Official Websites
- Lakshadweep Administration - Lakshadweep Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance.
- Tourism in Lakshadweep - Lakshadweep Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Lakshadweep Entry formalities, Places of Interest in Lakshadweep, List of Beaches in Lakshadweep and Transportation in Lakshadweep.
Other Useful Links
- Society for Promotion of Nature Tourism and Sports - The main aim of the organisation is to promote eco-friendly tourism and recreational activities in the islands in collaboration with the Lakshadweep Administration.
- Minicoy Weather - Weather forecast for Minicoy with a fast, easy to use interface. Includes weather maps, graphics and radar images.
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