Information on lakshadweep islands, India
Area
32 square kilometers.
Capital
Kavaratti
Population
60,595
Language
Malayalam is the main language, but the southernmost island of Minicoy speaks Mahl, which is also spoken in the neighbouring Maldives.
Economy
Fishing and coir production are the main economic activities.
Six of the islands
Kavaratti, Kalpeni, Kadmat, Minicoy, Cheriyam and Thinakara are open to Indian tourists only. Bangaram, an uninhabited island, is open to both Indian and foreign tourists.
Monsoon
Mid May to mid September. During the monsoon, the islands are closed to tourists.
Prohibition
In force on all the islands except Bangaram.
How to go
- By Air: Alliance Air connects Agatti in lakshadweep islands with Kochi.
- By Rail: Kochi is the nearest railhead to lakshadweep islands
- By Sea: Regular package tours by ship are organised for Indian tourists from Cochin, by SPORTS, These packages are organised only during the season.
