Lakshadweep you can say is closest to Maldives, that we have here. Tiny coral islands floating in wonderful shades of blue, shallow lagoons, white sandbanks and almost no crowds, the similarities are immediate. Spread across the Arabian Sea off Kerala’s coast, Lakshadweep is made up of 36 coral islands, though only a handful are open to tourists. Agatti, Bangaram and Thinnakara are among the most sought-after, especially for travellers looking for quiet, stranded style stays.
The pace here is intentionally slow. Days are spent snorkelling over coral reefs, kayaking through calm lagoons, diving with reef fish, or simply walking along sandbanks that disappear into turquoise water.
How to reach: Agatti is the main entry point because it has the only airport in the archipelago. Flights from Kochi take roughly 90 minutes, after which speedboats connect travellers to nearby islands.
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