Agatti island in Lakshadweep

Agatti possesses a singularly beautiful lagoon on the western side. In th translucent turquoise green water can be seen multi coloured fishes and coral growth. The many gaps in the reef cause the ripples on the beach to be very strong for coir-soaking. Husks are put in fresh water pots which provide a splendid abode for anopheles larva. Mosquitoes are rare. This is because of abundant small species of fresh water carp which live upon the larva. The island is ideal for fishing. Coral growths and mulitcoloured coral fishes abound in this lagoon. Because of the depth and ripples, it is impossible for the inhabitants to ret coir in the lagoon as done in other islands.

Tourism’s major focus is on water sports, as each of the islands are surrounded by a coral reef providing large areas of crystal clear water for everything from snorkeling to wind surfing. The five islands which are open to tourists have simple accommodation in the shape of beach cottages. Permits to visit Lakshadweep can be obtained from the Lakshadweep tourist office in Cochin. Regular flights operate from Cochin to one of the islands, as well as modestly priced ship cruises which stop at all the islands open to tourism. These cruises begin and end at Cochin.

Agatti boasts of being the only island in Lakshadweep with an airport. While at Agatti do not miss the experience of the fiberglass boats and the country canoes cruises. Amongst the wide range of water sports offered at Agatti are snorkeling, kayaking and canoeing. There are about 10 islands which are open for tourists. Lakshdweep offers sightseeing of beach including Agatti – which has one of the most beautiful lagoons in Lakshadweep. Bangaram - Tear-drop shaped, this island is encircled by a continuous halo of creamy sand. Kavaratti - is the most developed of the islands with the highest percentage of non-islanders as residents. Kalpeni - has three uninhabited satellite islands, all surrounded by an immense lagoon of spectacular beauty.In excursion visit to Kadhmath is must. Kadhmath is the only island with lagoons on both eastern and western sides. Minicoy Island which is 200 kms away to the South is near to the Maldives.

The most exclusive of these islands is Bangaram, A holiday resort that sits on its own lagoon, a hundred shades of blue hinting at the hidden worlds below. Once at Agatti you board a boat and set off for Bangaram which is just an hour and a half away. There are no indigenious inhabitants and facilities have been designed to respect a delicate natural ecosystem. The resort has a restaurant which serves Indian and International cuisines. The Resort provides the facilities of Scuba Diving, Snorklling, Deep Sea Fishing, Rafting, Catamaran Sailing and more water sports.

The first glimpse of the island is about one and half hours flight from Cochin airport to the malli and Agatti.