Access Information For Lakshadweep - FAQ

Islands that Visitors can visit - Agatti, Bangaram and Kadmat

Islands that has private resort (One each) - Agatti and Bangaram

Do all visitors (Indian and overseas) require prior permit to visit Lakshadweep - Yes. 

Reason for having the Permit Procedure - Lakshadweep are a set of tiny islands with a very small population, limited resources and highly eco-sensitive and therefore its a must to control visitors flow in and out of the Island. 

How permits are procured - Reserve a resort in Lakshadweep and permit is included as a part of the tariff (No extra cost) and procedure will be done on behalf of the guest by the Resort. 

What are the details required to procure permits - 

Overseas Guests and Overseas Guests with Resident Permit need to provide full Passport details (Name, Nationality, Passport number (if any), Permanent Address, Date and  Place of Birth)

Indian Guests need to provide (Name, Permanent Address, Date and  Place of Birth) and need to carry a proof of the identity alongwith.

How do I get the permit - Permits are issued 1 week before date of travel and can either be provide while boarding the flight (as done by Bangaram Islands) or faxed to the guests 1 week before arrival date (As done by Agatti).

What are different travel options to visit Lakshadweep -  

• Flight - Indian Airlines and Kingfisher has flights from Cochin (Kingfisher has connecting flight from Bangalore Via Cochin) to Agatti

• Ship - It takes anywhere from 22 hours to 28 hours to reach Agatt from Cochin. These are not daily ships and run as per schedule decided from time to time. For further details visit www.lakshadweep.nic.in 

How Do I go from Agatti Airport to the Bangaram Islands - Agatti Island Resort provides pickup for their guests and the resort located very near the airport. Bangaram island provides a speedboat pickup (Mid-Sept-Mid-May) / Helicopter Pickup (Mid-may -Mid-Sept)