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Lakshadweep Beaches
The spell bound expanse of emerald isles, Lakshadweep studded in the blue
water of the Arabian Sea unfolds another world in itself. The panorama encompasses
magnificent lagoons, sylvan sea shores, miles of sun drenched sand and the
enchantment of swaying palms. At the beaches of Lakshadweep it will be coconut
canopies that will be your tallest structure in the vicinity. The rich marine
life will be your all time favorite neighbors. All these harmonise to form
a colourful kaleidoscope typical of an archipelago paradise. This charming
isolated destination has only 10 of its islands inhabited. Of these five
are open to tourists:
Kavaratti Beach
The headquarter of the Administration, Kavaratti is beautiful calm lagoon
and forms an ideal spot for water sports, swimming and basking on warm sandy
beaches. The Ajara and Jamnath mosques (of the 52 on the island) have the
best wood carving and the former has a particularly good ceiling carved
out of driftwood; a well within is believed to have medicinal water. Marine
life exhibits can be seen at the new marine aquarium. Kayaks and sailing
yatch are available on hire and one can also enjoy viewing the exotic marine
life through glass bottom boats.
Kalpeni Beach
Known for its scenic beauty with the small islets called Tilakkam & Pitti
and an uninhabited island on the north called Cheriyam. A huge shallow lagoon
encloses all of them. A peculiar feature of Kalpeni atoll is the huge storm
bank of coral debris along the eastern & south-eastern shoreline. It is
believed that huge boulder were thrown up during a storm in 1847. One can
swim, reef walk or water sports on kayaks, sail boats, pedal boats. Water
sports crafts are available on hire.
Minicoy Beach
It is the southernmost island in Lakshwadeep, crescent shaped & has one
of the largest lagoons. The island is also very interesting because of its
unique Maldivian character.
Kadamat Beach
Kadamat is 8 Kms long and 550 m wide at the broadest point. In addition
to the beautiful shallow lagoon on the west that forms an ideal spot for
water sports, there is a narrow lagoon on the east. The best attractions
are the long sandy beaches and the sand banks on the southern tip for sun
bath. Kadamat has been identified for staying tourists with its tourists
huts aesthetically situated in the coconut palm groves in the beaches facing
the lagoon. The place is ideal for a real holiday that brings you away from
the maddening crowd, hustle and bustle of city life.
Bangaram Beach
An uninhabited island, Bangaram is the only one open to foreign tourists.
The teardrop-shaped island has superb beaches and beautiful lagoons. The
wealth of coral formation (including black coral) attracts a variety of
tropical fish-angel, clown, butterfly, surgeon, sweetlip, snappers and groupers.
There are also manta and sting rays, harmless sharks and green and hawkbill
turtles. Windsurfing, scuba diving, parasailing, water skiing and snorkeling.
Deep-sea fishing is possible on local boats with crew.
Lakshadweep Beaches
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