subject: 5 Star Hotels In Lakshadweep [print this page] With rich marine flora and fauna, crystal clear water and snow white coral sands, Lakshadweep islands look like an emerald against the vast blue Arabian Sea. Someone has truly said Lakshadeep islands charm lies in their remoteness.
Only 10 of 36 islands are inhabited in this 4,200 sq km archipelago, which is the smallest Union Territory of India.
Tourists cannot enter Lakshadweep without an entry permit, which is issued in Keralas Kochi city. Foreigners, however, are allowed only in Bangaram, Agatti and Kadmat islands. The archipelagos only airport is situated in Agatti.
Some of major attractions on the lagoon are marine aquarium, beaches, water sports and Ujra mosque, since it is home to 95% of Muslim population. Tourists visit Kalpeni for boating and kayaking, while Kadmat to see lagoon on its eastern and western peripheries. Bangaram is famous for its coral formation, variety of fishes and scuba diving.
Equipped with world-class facilities, Lakshadweeps five star hotels also provide panoramic view of islands surrounded by sea, golden sands and greenery of palm and coconut trees from its windows. Some of the star hotels of the Lakshadweep islands are the Bangaram Island Resort, Agatti Island Beach Resort and Kadmat Beach Resort.
These hotels also offer holiday packages for two adults in AC, non-AC and AC deluxe beach rooms at competitive rates.
The hotels generally have coffee shops, restaurants with seafood delicacies and even pubs. Elsewhere in the island, drinking is prohibited and a punishable offence. They also provide sightseeing tours and adventurous water sports for domestic and international tourists.
Most of the hotels welcome their guests with coconut water on arrival. They also provide transport to travellers to reach to spots with breathtaking views of transparent sea and offer weekend packages as well.
Lakshdweep is no doubt a tourists paradise, especially for water sports fans, adventure and nature lovers.
