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It is the
southernmost most island in Lakshadweep, crescent
shaped & has one of the largest lagoons. The
island is also very interesting because of its unique
Moldavian character.
Furthest from Kavaratti island, 200 km away to the
south and also nearest to the Maldives, Minicoy
has a lighthouse built by the British in 1885. Visitors
are allowed up, right to the very top. Words cannot
do justice to the incredible size of the lagoon,
one of the largest in Lakshadweep, the green of
coconut trees, and the mirror-like surface of an
inland lake as it nestles in one corner of the island.
Minicoy has a culture very different from any other
island - dress, language, food, all differ. Minicoy
has a cluster of 10 villages, which are called Athiris,
each presided over by a Moopan. A walk through the
winding lanes of the villages is an indication of
the culture here. Minicoy is renowned for its dance
tradition: the lava dance is performed on festive
occasions. There is a tuna canning factory - signifying
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Privately managed cottages have been built on the isolated
beaches and are available for tourists. Furthest from
Kavaratti island, 200 Km. away to the south and also nearer
to the Maldives, Minicoy has a lighthouse built by the
British in 1885. Visitors are allowed up, right to the
very top. Words cannot do justice to the incredible size
of the lagoon, one of the largest in Lakshadweep, the
green of coconut trees, and the mirror-like surface of
an inland lake as it nestles in one corner of the island
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