Lakshadweep islands
Lakshadweep, a group of 36 islands, is located in the Arabian Sea, about 300 kms away from Kerala. Out of these islands, Androt, Amini, Agatti, Bitra, Chetlat, Kadamat, Kalpeni, Kavaratti and Minicoy are inhabited. It is an Union Territory of India and 93% of the population are Muslims. Malayalam and Mahl are the languages spoken. The main occupation of the islanders is fishing.
It is a restricted area and tourists are permitted to enter only through package tours offered by ‘SPORTS’.
Package tour tariffs: (October 2001 to May 2002)
1.5 days package-Daily excursion and night stay at ship.
1st classRs. 10,000/-
Tourist classRs. 7,000/-
2.6 days package with stay at various islands
Executive classRs. 12,000/-
1st ClassRs. 11,500/-
Tourist classRs. 10,000/-
The rate includes transportation, accommodation and food. Students are entitled to 50% concession.
For reservation and details contact the Assistant Manager, SPORTS, Lakshadweep Administrative Office, Willingdon Island, Cochin (Ph: 668387)
Authorised package tour agents for Lakshadweep tours
Ashok Tours and Travels, N.Delhli (ITDC)Ph : 3315723
Lakshadweep Travel links, Bombay-2Ph : 2054231
Raj Travel & Tours Ltd, Bombay -7Ph : 3676266
Leonard Travels, PunePh : 6130782
Simas, PunePh : 4493463
Ashok Tours & Travels, Calcutta (ITDC)Ph : 2885208
Lakshadwep Tours & Travels, Calilcut.Ph : 766596
Mercury Travel India, Madras-6Ph : 8522993
Clipper Holidays, Bangalore-1Ph : 5592024
Lagoon Travels, Cochin - 20Ph : 336767
Island Tours And Travels, CochinPh : 368670
Lakshadweep Sea Animone,CochinPh : 323157
Lakshadweep Foundation, Mangalore.Ph : 425950
Foriegn nationals are permitted to visit Kadamatt and Bangaram Islands.
Bangaram Island Resorts Reservation through
Casino Group of Hotels, Cochin Ph : 0484-668221 (Tariff on application)
Kadamatt Beach Resorts - $ 500 per head including transportation by ship, accomodation and food for 6 days. Reservation through SPORTS, Cochin Ph : 0484-668387.
Agatti Island Beach Resort in Lakshadweep has its office at 1st floor, Triptha, Market Road, behind GPO, Ernakulam (Ph : 362232) and the tariff is Rs. 7000/- per person for 3 nights (inclusive of accommodation and food).
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