About the Islands 

Kavaratti Island: 

Located 404 km. From Cochin. It has been the headquarters of the U.T Administration since 1964. You have enough time to explore the island. The beautiful calm lagoon forms an ideal spot for water sports, swimming and basking on warm sandy beaches. Marine life exhibits can be seen at the new MARINE AQUARIUM, which has an excellent collection of specimens.

Kalpeni: Located 287 km. from Cochin. It is known for its scenic beauty and the small islets called Tilakkam and Pitti and an uninhabited island in the north called Cheriyam. A huge, shallow lagoon encloses all of them. A peculiar feature of the KALPENI atoll is the huge storm bank of coral debris along the eastern and south-eastern shorelines. Here, one can swim, reef-walk or water sport on kayaks, sailboats and pedal boats. A visit to the Banyan Factory and the Light House is also included in the day’s program.

Minicoy: Located 398 km. from Cochin. It is about 10.6 Kms. Long: it is the second-largest island. It is the southernmost island in Lakshadweep, crescent-shaped and has one of the largest lagoons.

Viringili: is a small islet that can be seen in the south. MINICOY is set apart from the northern group of islands by its culture. The Lighthouse of the island is one of the oldest and was constructed in 1885. One can visit the villages, tuna canning factory, the lighthouse and go for a long drive through dense coconut groves and winding village roads. The beaches have bathing huts and change rooms. So swim and beach walk, pedal boat, Kayak and Sail.    

Agatti: has one of the most beautiful lagoons in Lakshadweep. The airport is built on this island. From the aircraft, as one approaches for a landing, one gets a breath-taking view of the airstrip on the island. Agatti is the virtual gateway to the islands.

Lakshadweep Samudram is a Five-day cruise to visit the islands of Kavaratti, Kalpeni and Minicoy by ship- M.V Kavaratti. The island tour is organized during the day, with lunch and refreshments ashore. Nights are spent onboard the ship. M.V Kavaratti has 180 Diamond class accommodations. Swimming, snorkeling and other water sports are arranged during the day’ tour. Children from 1 year and above up to 10 years will be treated as children.

MV Kavaratti. The ships have cafeterias, snack bars, doctor on call, entertainment and an upper-deck promenade. Ship facilities include three independent galleys, halls, recreation places with a swimming pool and a helipad. While planning your travel itinerary, please provide a day at Kochi, both one way to Lakshadweep and on the way back. Ship programs/Itineraries are subject to change without notice due to ship’s arrival/departure or other unforeseen reasons.

 Reporting time to our facilitation desk at the First floor, Lakshadweep Wharf and Passenger Facilitation Centre, Near FCI Godown, Indira Gandhi Road, Wellington Island at 10:00 AM. Ship departure time 12.00 AM.

KOCHI – WILLINGDON ISLAND

Kochi (Cochin), while you are at Kochi, we would be glad to arrange your accommodation on request and organize local sightseeing and backwater cruises.