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Location 

The Lakshadweep or Laccadive Island, as they were formerly called, are a string of little known island, lying approximately 200 miles off the South West Coast of India. (There are 36 islands in all – comprising coral atolls, submerged banks and reefs, all irregularly scattered between 80 and 120 North Latitude and between 710 and 740 East Longitude). 

General Information

It is commonly believed that the islands were discovered by shipwrecked sailors during the reign of Cheraman Perumal, a legendary King of Kerala, around 345 Ad. 

Lakshadweep

Today, the population of Lakshadweep is around 50,000 spread over ten islands. The Principal occupation of the people centres around fishing and coconut cultivation. The isolation of the islands have ensured the preservation of their pristine nature to the present day.

General Information

Location           

200 nautical miles from South West coast of India.

Getting There    

Regular flights from Cochin to Agatti, transfers from Agatti airport to Bangaram –1 ½ hours by boat. During monsoon, transfers are by helicopters.

Climate

Min 270 C, Max 320 C.

Accommodation

30 huts.

Cuisines           

Indian and international (buffet).

Things to do     

Scuba diving, deep sea fishing, snorkelling, excursions.

When to Visit

The resort is open round the year. Even in the hottest months, April and May, the ever present ocean breeze keeps you comfortable. The rains being scanty, the monsoon season, May to September, is a pleasant time to be the islands. The only difference from the rest of the year is that boats do not ply in the open sea, hence transfers from the airport is by helicopter and Scuba Diving and Deep Sea Fishing are not available. But the encircling reef keeps the lagoon calm just as in the fair season.

From November to March and in August there are many tourists. (Maximum capacity 30 couples), From April to September (except August), you will have the island almost to yourself.

Travel and Transit Arrangements

Casino Hotel, Cochin is the gateway to Bangaram Island Resort. Thus your holiday to the islands begins at Cochin. We suggest you leave your baggage at Casino Hotel and carry only the minimum to the island. Specially designed carry bags can be bought at casino hotel.

When planning your itinerary please allow one day at Cochin, both on the way in and on the way out, to ensure your connecting flights.

Entry Permit

All visitors to Laksadweep Islands will require and entry permit., we require the following information:

Foreign Nationals: Name, address, place and date of birth, Passport number, Place of issue, date of issue and expiry.

Indian Nationals: Name, address, place and date of birth.