Lakshadweep Travel: How To Reach, Things To Do - Key Tips In Pics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had recently travelled to Lakshadweep and posted some beautiful pictures from the heavenly islands. If you want to visit the archipelago like the PM did, check out some key information.

There are flights and ships to Lakshadweep from Kochi, Kerala. Once you reach Agatti (the island’s only airstrip), you can take boats to Kavaratti and Kadmat. Several passenger ships operate between Kochi and Lakshadweep. It’s a 14 to 18-hour journey, depending on the destination.

The most popular places in Lakshadweep are Bangaram, Agatti, Kadmat, Minicoy, Kalpeni and Kavaratti. 

Unlike other domestic destinations, you need to do some paperwork if you want to visit this heavenly island. Yes, even if you are an India. First, Indian nationals need a clearance certificate from their local police station. Attach identification documents and three passport-size photographs with this. Once you have your clearance certificate, you will need to download the entry permit or get it from the Lakshadweep Administrative Office at Willingdon Island in Kochi, Kerala. This permit is then submitted to the station house officer in Lakshadweep. Authorised travel agents can help.

If you are looking for a heavenly snorkelling experience, make sure to do one at the Agatti Islands of Lakshwadeep. Replete with colourful reefs and exotic underwater animals, this is an experience worth your every penny.

If scuba diving is what you are looking at, Kalpeni Island is a hot favourite. With a huge number of exotic fish species, scuba diving here will be amazing.

From canoeing in Lakshadweep's Minicoy Island to fishing and kite surfing at Kadamat island, there's host of other activities that you can enjoy in Lakshadweep.