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Lakshadweep
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 The
coral islands of Lakshadweep, a total of 36
of which 10 are inhabited, have in recent
years become one of the country's popular
tourist destinations. One of the very last
places in the world where little has changed
in the face of rapid development. The Lakshadweep
lies in the Arabian Sea. It is surrounded
by lagoons and known for their pristine beauty.
Coconut trees abound, the beaches are silver
crescents and the sea is a crystal clear endless
blueness. Tourism is restricted to ensure
that the delicate environment is not ecologically
damaged. Only five islands are open for tourism-
four to domestic tourists and one to international
tourists. Bangaram, the resort for international
tourist, is otherwise uninhabited. The four
islands that are open for domestic tourism
include Kavaratti, the administrative capital;
Kalpeni with its rich coral and marine life;
Kadmat with its very fine beach; and Minicoy
which has one of the largest lagoons in the
archipelago. Visitors can arrive here by ship
from Kochi, enjoy a wide range of water sports,
explore marine life, and relax. Lakshadweep
has an airstrip Agatti through which it is
connected to Kochi on a flight that originates
from Chennai. Ship cruises are available as
packages designed for the tourists. You can
go for Scuba Diving- Laccadives(Kadmat). An
eight to ten day course is conducted by trained
instructors and dive masters. To introduce
you to the wonders of life under the sea,
untouched, unspoilt with average visibility
of 150ft. All equipment provided by Laccadives.
Swimming skills are mandatory and the minimum
age for diving is 14 years. A doctor's certificate
clearing the candidate to be fit for diving
is necessary.
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