Beach4 days
Agatti-Bangaram-Thinnakara
Flight to Agatti, boat to nearby lagoon islands.
- Agatti
- Bangaram
- Thinnakara
Union Territory · Islands
Lakshadweep
Coral atolls, turquoise lagoons and a quiet island life
A string of 36 coral islands off Kerala, only 10 inhabited. Lagoons for snorkelling, kayaking and diving, with a conservative Muslim culture and strictly controlled tourism numbers.
- Best time
- October to May (monsoon June to September suspends most services)
- Allow
- 4–6 days
- Getting there
- Flight to Agatti from Kochi (Alliance Air, limited seats); ships from Kochi to Kavaratti and other islands. Tourism is arranged through the Lakshadweep administration or authorised operators
- Permits
- Entry permit required for everyone, including Indians; foreigners need prior clearance; apply through Lakshadweep administration or operators. No alcohol on most islands
- Capital
- Kavaratti
- At a glance
- 1 districts · 8 places · 2 off the beaten track
Must-see
The unmissable Lakshadweep
01
Agatti
Airport island with a long lagoon and quiet Indian Ocean beaches.
02
Bangaram
Uninhabited resort atoll with exceptional lagoon and snorkelling.
03
Kadmat
Beach island with a hat-shaped lagoon, popular for water sports.
04
Kavaratti
Capital island with an aquarium, mosques and glass-bottom boat rides.
05
Minicoy
Southern island with Maldivian-style culture and a historic lighthouse.
06
Kalpeni
Triple-island lagoon known for coral gardens.
07
Thinnakara
Sandy islet in the Agatti lagoon, popular for day tours.
08
Scuba diving
Reef, drop-offs and wrecks; training courses available at dive schools.
Tourist circuits
Ready-made routes
Join the dots: each circuit links places that make sense together.
Culture5 days
Kavaratti-Kalpeni-Minicoy
Ship-based tour of capital and the south.
- Kavaratti
- Kalpeni
- Minicoy
Adventure5 days
Dive and snorkel
Reef dives with licensed centres.
- Kadmat
- Agatti
- Bangaram
District by district
Every district, place by place
1 districts. Open any to see what's worth your time — gold tags mark lesser-known places.
Lakshadweep (single district)HQ Kavaratti · 8 places · 2 offbeat
The whole UT is one district. Listed here by atoll or island group for travellers.
- BeachAgattiAirport island with a long lagoon, resorts and water sports.
- BeachBangaram and ThinnakaraRemote islets with a coral lagoon, beach huts and snorkelling.
- CultureKavarattiAdministrative island with Ujra Mosque and a marine aquarium.
- AdventureKadmatLong island with a lagoon for kayaking, scuba and dolphins sometimes.
- NatureKalpeniIsland with a shallow lagoon and three small islets nearby.
- CultureMinicoyIsland with a Maldivian influence, its own dialect and a historic lighthouse.
- OffbeatAndrothOffbeatLargest island, with the oldest mosque and a distinct local feel.
- OffbeatAmini and KiltanOffbeatQuieter northern islands with fishing villages and a rarely visited lagoon.
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Eat
Signature flavours
- Tuna curry and fried reef fish
- Coconut-based rice dishes
- Smoked tuna snacks
- Octopus fry
- Banana chips
Government and private beach huts and resorts only; alcohol is not served on most islands except resorts at Bangaram.
Festivals
When to time your visit
- Eid ul-Fitr — Varies by lunar calendar
- Eid al-Adha — Varies by lunar calendar
- Muharram observances — Varies by lunar calendar
- Lakshadweep Day — November 1
Insider tip
Book through an authorised operator early; flights to Agatti and ship berths are limited, and permits take time.
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Start planning Free trip plannerCompiled from public tourism information and our own knowledge; permits, entry rules, district boundaries, timings and prices change — approximate, verify before travelling. Last reviewed 2026-11-09.