One of world's most spectacular tropical island syatems, Lakshadweep is tucked
awya at 220-440 Kms. off the Malabar coast. The islands offer a precious heritage
of ecology & culture. The unique feature of the island is its coral reef,
making it a pristine leisure spotto come back to 4200sq.kms. of lagoon, rich
in marine wealth, is spread over 36 islands in an area of about 32 sq.kms.
The underwater view at Lakshadweep is kaleidoscopic & breathtaking. The
lagoon offers excellent potential for water sports like swimming, wind-surfing
diving, snorkelling & kayaking. No wonder, Lakshadweep is fast becoming
India's one of its kind " Adventure Sport - Nature Tourism " Location.
Lakshadweep means a hundred thousand islands. Each island is fringed by snow
white coral sands. The crystl clear water & abundant marine life enhance
the beauty of these islands. Against the vast expanse of the blue sea, the islands
look like emeralds. The huge shallow calm lagoon on one side with wall like
reef made marine live coral boulders blocks the incoming swells of the outer
sea. The islands are linked to the maimland by ship, helicopter, passenger aircrafts
& mechanised sailing wooden vessels. The islands like AGATI & Bangaram
can be reahced by air & the other islands can be reached by ship from Cochin.
In all the islands elaborate infrastructure is in place to meet the needs of
tourists.