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Travel to Beaches in Lakshadweep

If you travel to Lakshadweep, a group of coral islands in the Arabian Sea, off the west coast of India, you will find yourself in an island paradise. Easily accessible from Kerala, this archipelago with its pristine beaches, crystal clear water, and exotic coral and marine life, is an exotic destination worth traveling to. If you enjoy water sports, scuba diving or simply lazing on a sun-kissed beach, Lakshadweep is the ideal beach travel destination.

Lakshadweep beaches

Kavaratti is the capital and the most developed island in Lakshadweep. The beautiful and calm lagoon offers water sports, swimming and snorkeling. If you're more inclined to relax, the beach is ideal for sunbathing or just lazing around on the sand. Marine life enthusiasts can visit the marine aquarium, which has an excellent collection of aquatic specimens. The multicoloured underwater life in the lagoons can be viewed through glass-bottomed boats. Kayaks, wind surfers and sailing boats are available on hire. The Dolphin Dive Centre is an attraction for scuba divers.

Kalpeni along with two small islets of Tilakkam and Pitti and the uninhabited island of Cheriyam in the north form a single atoll. A peculiar feature of Kalpeni is a huge storm bank of coral debris along its eastern and southeastern shorelines. It is believed that a violent storm in 1847 threw up huge coral boulders along these shores. You can swim, snorkel or reef-walk in the vast lagoon and enjoy water sports on kayaks, sailboats and pedal boats.

Minicoy has one of the largest lagoons and is renowned for its traditional dance - the Lava performed on festive occasions. Colourful race boats called "Jahadhoni" are a feast to the eye of any travelist. A 300-foot tall lighthouse built by the British, in 1885 is a towering landmark. The beaches have bathing huts with changing rooms and facilities for water sports.

Kadmat is 8 km long and only 550 metres wide at its broadest point. It has a beautiful shallow lagoon to the west, which is ideal for water sports, and a narrow lagoon on the east. The long sandy beaches and sand banks on the southern tip are perfect for sun bathing. Travellers huts built amidst palm groves facing the lagoon, allow you to soak in the pristine beauty of the coral ecosystem. Kayaks, sailing boats, pedal boats, skiing boats and glass-bottomed boats are available on hire. A Water Sports Institute functions on the island. Kadmat is one of the most beautiful diving locations in India. Clear water with 20-50-meter visibility and a variety of fishes like rays and sharks makes it a memorable destination for scuba divers.

Agatti Island has the only airport in Lakshadweep. As you approach to land, you will get a breath-taking view of the airstrip on the island. It also has one of the most beautiful lagoons in Lakshadweep. Indian domestic airline, Indian Airlines, operates daily (except Sunday) flights to Agatti.

Bangaram is a small uninhabited island, close to Agatti and Kavaratti. During the night, phosphorescent plankton washes ashore on the coral sands and gives the beach a bluish glow, which is totally enchanting. An exclusive destination for discerning travellers, Bangaram has made its presence felt on the international travellers map.

Please note that there are no nude beaches in India and nudity may offend local customs.