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Kavaratti is the capital of Lakshadweep — home to the territory's finest mosque, a world-class marine aquarium, turtle hatchery, and the beating…
36 Islands · One Archipelago
Discover Every
Discover Every
Lakshadweep Island
Thirty-six coral atolls floating in the Arabian Sea. Only a handful are open to visitors — each offering a completely different character, reef, and rhythm. Find your match.
36
Islands Total
10
Visitor Islands
4200km²
Lagoon Area
Oct–May
Best Season
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Entry Requirement
All visitors need a valid Entry Permit issued by the Lakshadweep Administration.
Open to Visitors
Eight Islands,
Eight Islands,
Infinite Character
Each island has its own personality — from buzzing coral ecosystems to serene shallow lagoons. Here's your complete guide to choosing the right one.
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Minicoy is the southernmost island of India — culturally Maldivian, linguistically unique, historically seafaring, with a 300-year-old lighthouse and pristine untouched reef.
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Kalpeni is a vast enclosed atoll with three uninhabited satellite islands — perfect for sailing, kayaking, and the best enclosed-lagoon snorkelling in…
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Bangaram is the premium private-island destination of Lakshadweep — home to CGH Earth's exclusive resort, world-class diving, and an uninhabited reef atoll.
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Agatti is the gateway to Lakshadweep — a spectacular lagoon island with direct flights from Kochi, stunning sandbars, excellent snorkelling, and the…
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Kadmat is the dive capital of Lakshadweep — a narrow island with a shallow snorkelling lagoon on one side and a world-class…
Island Spotlight
Bangaram —
Plan a Bangaram Trip
Bangaram —
The Crown Jewel
Of all the Lakshadweep islands open to tourism, Bangaram stands alone. There are no permanent residents, no street lights, no crowds. Just 120 acres of coral sand, a reef that drops sixty metres off the beach, and the kind of quiet that city people travel halfway around the world to find.
The island has a single boutique resort with 30 private cottages. Outside of resort guests, day trips arrive from Agatti — so even the busiest afternoons feel empty compared to any other tropical destination you've been to.
30m+
Visibility
27°C
Water Temp
60m
Wall Depth
Bangaram Island
Coral Wall · House Reef · Turtle Nesting
Why Choose Lakshadweep
India's best-kept
India's best-kept
ocean secret
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Pristine Coral
98% of Lakshadweep's reefs remain in near-pristine condition — a rarity in the Indian Ocean. Strict visitor limits protect what's there.
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No Mass Tourism
A permit system restricts the number of visitors to each island daily. You'll never share your beach with a crowd of strangers.
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Easy Mainland Access
Direct 2-hour flights from Kochi to Agatti mean you can be swimming in the lagoon the same day you leave home.
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Indian Territory
No foreign currency, no visa complications for Indian nationals. The Maldives experience — without leaving India.
Free Personalised Recommendation
Not sure which
Not sure which
island is right for you?
Tell us who you're travelling with, what you love, and your budget. We'll match you to the perfect island and put together a tailored itinerary — no obligation.