TRIP PLANNER

Lakshadweep, the group of islands located northwest of Kochi and north of the Maldives, is also known as the “Coral Paradise of India.” Your vacation to Lakshadweep will provide ample opportunities to get a picturesque view of the islands, including Kavaratti, Agatti, Bangaram, Kadmat, Kalpeni, etc.

Diving has a unique allure on Kavaratti Island, the capital of Lakshadweep. Kavaratti is the élite Dive cites in India. We assure you that you will never regret diving at Kavaratti Island. We can see rare and large fish compared to other places. From September to May, sharks, bull rays, turtles, the school of jacks, red snapper, Napoleon wrasse, barracuda, humpback, parrotfish, and giant sweetlips are abundant at Kavaratti dive sites.

The flight service from Cochin International Airport to Agatti Island, which is part of the Lakshadweep archipelago, it is the primary means of reaching the island for travellers. The main highlights of this one and half hour flight service is the breath taking aerial view of the Lakshadweep islands during the journey. Passengers get to witness the turquoise waters, coral atolls, and the picturesque landscape through the windows. The journey between Agatti Island and Kavaratti Island (our Dive centre located) one can avail of a Ferry/ship/helicopter service.

The MV Kavaratti, MV Lagoons, MV Corals, MV Arabian Sea, and MV Lakshadweep Sea are among the five passenger ships that operate from Cochin to Lakshadweep. The journey along this route takes around 14 to 20 hours. Accommodation classes on these ships include First Class cabins (with two berths), Second Class cabins (with four berths), and Bunk Class seating.
Notably, all these ships are fully air-conditioned and provide a comfortable environment for passengers throughout their journey. These ships also feature amenities such as an entertainment lounge, walkways, cafeterias, snack bars, and video shows. When traveling from Cochin, you can book a comfortable journey on one of these cruise ships directly to Kavaratti or any other island (primarily Agatti). From there, you can catch any of the inter-islander speed boats that operate daily.
It’s important to highlight that all these ships are operated by the Department of Port, UT of Lakshadweep. For further information, please visit https://lakport.utl.gov.in.

Before You Start

Entry permit

An entry permit is required to visit Lakshadweep. Once you applied for an entry permit, it took 10–15 days for approval.

To obtain an entry permit and more details, kindly contact us.
1Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
2Adhaar Card for Address Proof
3Passport Size Photo
4Date of Birth
5Contact Number
6Email
Best time to visit Islands

Speed boat services from Agatti to Kavaratti operate from October to May, which is the best time to visit the islands.

Ship tickets

Ship tickets are released on lakport.utl.gov.in approximately four days in advance.

To book ship tickets

To book ship tickets, visit the ticket counters in person or online at https://lakport.utl.gov.in. It's recommended to book to and from flights to Agatti after obtaining an entry permit because only one flight is operating daily. Also, getting a ticket is risky due to the heavy tourist flow.

Flying after Diving

You need to allow 18 hours to pass before flying after diving!

Before You Start

Stay N Food

While you are in Kavaratti, you are our responsibility! We provide excellent boarding and lodging at nominal charges, and many comfortable hotels operate. Also, delicious vegetarian and non-vegetarian food is available at restaurants at very reasonable rates. There are a couple of departmental stores in addition to retail vendors available within walking distance who cater to all your needs. You will surely enjoy every moment of your stay at Kavaratti. It will be your home away from home, and you will never forget the mesmerizing views and mind-boggling sunrises and sunsets on the island. Welcome to the “Coral Paradise of India!”

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