VISITING LAKSHADWEEP- TRAVEL TIPS

• Lakshadweep Islands are prohibited area, travelling to Lakshadweep Islands requires Entry Permit. Make sure your entry permits and tour is confirmed by SPORTS (Lakshadweep Tourism) before leaving your station.

• Carry your special brand cigarettes, cosmetics, toiletries; sunscreen lotions, personnel medicines, sunglasses, hats etc. for use as limited varieties will be available on the islands.

• Bangaram & Thinkkara Islands are uninhabited islands, there are no shops available at these islands, so carry items accordingly.

• Islands have availability of Airtel network at Agatti, Bangaram, Thinkara, Kavaratti Islands & BSNL network at all Islands, please carry your sim accordingly.

• Islands have limited internet connectivity thus there is no card payment options, it is advised to carry cash in Indian Rupees to settle payments.

• Lakshadweep enjoys a tropical climate with the temperature ranging near 28 degree Celsius but rainfall is unpredictable. The best time to visit the place is between October and April.

• Loose-fitting clothing which covers arms and legs to avoid mosquito bites is recommended.

• Liquor is prohibited in all Islands except Bangaram.

• Inter-Island movement is generally done through High Speed vessels or boats, however their availability depends on weather condition.

• While in the ship, a representative of SPORTS has been specially designated to assist you. In case of any difficulty, please avail his services.

• Travelling by Ship may require mid sea change to smaller boats for crossing the lagoons, such small boat trips is of 15-20 Minutes.

• Lakshadweep is a land of beaches and corals. You can find long stretches of white and shining sands that will beckon you to have a sun bath. The enchanting beaches have a lot to offer for those who come here to relax and enjoy the sunset .Picking up corals in any form or harming any member of the marine family in Lakshadweep in any way is a punishable offense by law.

• The Lakshadweep Islands have nearly no crime, making it one of the safest places on earth to travel to. You can rest assured that you are safe at all times, both day and night.