Lakshadweep

Located in the Laccadive Sea, 200 to 300 km off the coast of the South West Indian state of Kerala.

also known as the "Laccadive Islands," is a group of islands.

 Population : 60,595

 Area           : 32 km2 (12 sq mi)

As the islands are not for individual tourists, various tour package organised for domestic and international tourists enable them to enjoy a vacation full of difference, natural beauty and several water activities like swimming, boating, boat racing, water craft, sun bathing and beach volley ball. But the best attraction among all activities, not to be missed by nature lovers, is definitely the scuba diving course conducted by trained dive masters.Lakshadweep comprises twelve atolls, three reefs and five submerged banks, with a total of about thirty-six islands and islets. The reefs are in fact also atolls, although mostly submerged, with only small unvegetated sand cays above the high water mark. The submerged banks are sunken atolls. Almost all the atolls have a northeast-southwest orientation with the islands lying on the eastern rim, and a mostly submerged reef on the western rim, enclosing a lagoon.Surrounded by many of the lagoons that is known for their natural beauty, isles of Lakshadweep are paradise for Eco tourists, especially for those who wish to satiate their adventurous fascination through trying some water sports.

Eco places in Lakshadweep

 The islands are the northernmost among the Lakshadweep-Maldives-Chagos group of islands, which are actually the tops of a vast undersea (submerged) mountain range, in the Indian Ocean and the Arabian SeaThe 8 day scuba diving course at Kadmat island is full of wonder as it provides tourists a perfect rendezvous with the uncorrupted and pure state and wonder of water world.

Kavaratti :

Kavaratti

 Headquarter of the union territory of Lakshadweep, Kavaratti is another pleasant place ideal for water sports. Marine aquarium here provides adventure enthusiasts an amazing opportunity to see the aquatic world.
 

Kalpeni :

  Enclosed by the huge shallow lagoon, this island has water sport crafts which are available on hire for tourists willing to sail into the gorgeous water world.
 

Kadmat :

The silver coloured long sandy beaches has abundant of water sports opportunity to offer to tourists. Even there is one diving school cum centre at this island where one can have best possible water entertainment.

Minicoy :

Minicoy

  It is the second largest island of Lakshadweep. The inhabitant of this island are expert seamen. Tourists get finer opportunity to view the primitive village structure set in the beautiful island.
 

Agatti : 

Compared to other islands of Lakshadweep, Agatti is warmer. Coral growth is higher here, and fishes of different colour are found plenteously. As the island is stopover for planes going to Bangaram, it has few well managed resort, where tourists can avail opportunity to enjoy water sport facilities.

 Bangaram : 

 Still inhabited, Bangaram is open for international tourists, and is one of the most beautiful island of the world. Surrounded by shallow lagoon which is enclosed by coral reef, the scenic beauty of island enthralls tourists.

Reaching there

By Air : The only airport of Lakshadweep is at Agatti island. Indian airlines has flights for Agatti from Kochi and Goa. Both Goa and Kochi are well connected to other airports like Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi.

By Sea : As the islands are not open for individual tourists, SPORTS (Society for Promotion Of Recreation Tourism and Sport) is the only official agency conducting packages for tourists. Ship cruises are available as par the packages designed for the tourists.