By Air:
NEPC has started operating flights from Cochin to
Agatti island for Bangarani. From Agatti, passengers
are transported to Bangaram by fast boat and brought
back to Agatti in time for their departure. A helicopter
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By Ship:
Vessels ply between Cochin and Lakshadweep. They
have air-conditioned cabins for first class tourists
and an air-conditioned Lounge hall with push back
seats for tourist class accommodation. Rates vary
according to the type of accommodation as well as
the package chosen. Domestic package prices are
inclusive of ship fare, meals on the ship and islands,
ferrying charges between ship and island (the ship
anchors 30-45 minutes away from each island), transport
charges in the islands, sightseeing charges, lagoon
cruising and accommodation on the islands. Every
journey of the· ship-between Cochin and an
island as well as between one island and another
takes anything from 3 to 20 hours. Indian meals
are served on board. Some cabins are fitted with
a wash basin and have common bathrooms. First class
AC cabins have attached toilets. Bed-linen and towels
are provided. From October to April, Catamaran speed
vessels operate as per monthly schedule between
major islands in the northern group.
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Board and Lodging:
The tourist huts in each island are situated on
the beach in ideal locations, Each hut has one or
two twin-bedded bedrooms, overhead fans, and attached
baths, Meals are served out on the beach, An extra
bed can be provided in each room. (The tourist huts
along with the entire island receives its electric
supply from diesel generating sets.)
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Tips For Travelers:
Lakshadweep islands are India's only coral islands
formed from coral rock, and beautiful formations
can be seen all over the lagoons. Tempting as it
is to pick one piece up as a souvenir, it is strictly
Illegal, being punishable with heavy fines. This
is because in doing so you are seriously endangering
the environment. Local cuisine resembles food from
Kerala for the spices it uses, and for the extensive
use of coconut. Breakfast could consist or idlis
or poorie subji and lunch and dinner of rice with
a dry vegetable, sambar and fish, chicken or mutton
in a gravy. Tuna fish, curried, fried or barbecued
is generally available from October to March, Vegetarian
meals are available.
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Facilities:
Telephone services are available on STD/ISD on major
islands. Doctors and medical assistance are available
on the islands and on the ship |
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Travels Kerala
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Phone: +91 484 238 1038. Fax: +91 484 236 4485
Email: travelskerala@gmail.com |
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