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How can I go to Lakshadweep from Kochi?
To reach Lakshadweep you can avail ship services from Cochin. Seven passenger ships are operated from Cochin to Lakshadweep such as MV Arabian Sea, MV Dweep Setu, MV Kavaratti, MV Bharat Seema, MV Minicoy, MV Lakshadweep Sea and MV Amindivi Sea. The journey through this route takes around 14 to 20 hours.
How can I plan for Lakshadweep?
THE LAKSHADWEEP ITINERARY – WHAT TO DO IN 5 DAYS
- Day 1 – Flight from Chennai to Kochi and then Kochi to Agatti.
- Day 1, 2 and 3 at Thinnakara.
- Day 4 & 5 – Ferry from Thinnakara to Bangaram island.(10 minutes ferry ride).
- During our five day stay we engaged ourselves in various activities like –
- COST IN RUPEES.
Do we need permit to go to Lakshadweep?
Getting to Lakshadweep To visit the Lakshadweep islands, you need to get a tourism permit from Kochi. While in the region, spend a couple of days exploring holiday hotspots in ‘God’s Own Country’, Kerala, as well. Ships, ferries and boats from Kerala ply regularly to Lakshadweep for locals.
Can I settle in Lakshadweep?
Accommodation in Lakshadweep is generally available in the form of eco-friendly cottages. Resorts and homestays are common on the islands Kavaratti, Kalpeni, Minicoy, Kadmat and Bangaram. Government lodges are also available at very reasonable rates.
What is the currency of Lakshadweep?
Indian Rupee
Lakshadweep: Island Intrigue
| Lakshadweep: A Quick View of the state | |
|---|---|
| Capital | Kavaratti |
| Dial Code | 04896 |
| Population | 88, 600 (as of 2018) |
| Currency | Indian Rupee (INR) |
Can Indian settle in Lakshadweep?
Most people of Lakshadweep are descendants of migrants from the Malabar Coast of southwest India and the islanders are ethnically similar to coastal Kerala’s Malayali people.