subject: Best Hotels In Lakshadweep [print this page] Lakshadweep, which means lakhs of Islands, is Indias tiniest Union Territory with only 36 coral islands, including 12 atolls, five submerged banks and three reefs. The islands are spread in the total area of 32 sq km but this lagoon city is rich in marine wealth. Muslims are main inhabitants of Lakshadweep, which entirely depends on fishing and coconut cultivation. It is 440kms away from Keralas Kochi city in the Arabian Sea.
Lakshadweep has an extremely fragile ecosystem and authorities only allow tourists as per the carrying capacities of its islands. Tourist season starts from October and ends in May. However, visitors can see Agatti and Bangaram all through the year.
Tour packages provide tourists leisure tours and sea/lagoon-based tours. Tourists also come to this island for yachting, kayaking, canoeing, swimming and scuba diving. Marine museum, local houses, lighthouses and a few local industries are other interesting places to visit during the Lakshadweep tour.
All ten inhibited islands, including Agatti, Amini, Andrott, Bitra, Chetlat, Kadmat, Kalpeni, Kavaratti, Kiltan and Minicoy, are equipped with different classes of hotels from the international-standard luxurious ones to cheap inexpensive ones.
However, it is always recommended to book tickets in advance as the place is always flocked with tourists. Online booking is also available.
Some of the best Lakshwadeep hotels are Agatti Island Beach Resort, Bangaram Island Resort, Kadmat Beach Resort and Tourist Hut. A rooms price in the Kalpenis Tourist hut can be Rs 500, while the most-expensive Bangarams Island Resort, with world-class amenities, cost Rs 8,500 for one night stay. A rooms cost at Agatti and Kadmat resorts range between Rs 4,000 to Rs 4,500.
Visiting Lakshadweep is a dream come true for many and that may be the reason why honeymoon packages are a great hit.
