Welcome to our next sporting destination - Lakshadweep Island. As per the Sanskrit literature, Lakshadweep means one hundred thousand Islands. Lakshadweep is one of most scenic and beautiful islands of India. Lakshadweep Islands is a group of small islands
scattered in the Laccadive Sea. The islands are around 300 kms off the coast of Kerala (South West
State of India).
These tiny islands make up the smallest Union territory of India and
cover a total area of 32 square Km. These tiny islands are actually the
tops of an enormous undersea mountain range in the Arabian Sea and the
Indian Ocean.
The
islands offer a
precious
heritage of
ecology and
culture. The
unique feature
of the Islands
is its
coral reef which makes up a pristine spot of leisure for travel enthusiast. The lagoons are rich
in marine
wealth, is
spread over 36
islands
in an area of 32
sq.
kms. The
underwater view
at Lakshadweep
is kaleidoscopic
and
breathtaking. The
lagoon offers
excellent
potential for
water sports
like swimming,
wind-surfing,
diving,
snorkeling and
kayaking. Each
island is
fringed by
snow white coral
sands.
The crystal
clear water
and the abundant
marine
life enhance the
beauty
of these
islands. That is the reason why there is no
wonder that Lakshadweep is
fast becoming India's one of its kind “Adventure
sport - Nature
Tourism” location.
The Tourism sector is one of the fastly developing sector in Lakshadweep. From 1956 to 1962 there was no ship nor any mechanized vessels operating between the Islands and mainland to carry even the local passengers. Tourism is one of the few key areas in Lakshadweep which can play a vital role in generating income, employment and over all development of islands. Recognizing vast tourism potential, a humble beginning was made in 1974 and one of the uninhabited island Bangaram was opened for International Tourism. The Hotel Corporation of India was looking after the affairs of Bangaram island resort up to 1982. But in the absence of a permanent set up, the flow of tourists were not encouraging. Encouraged by the Bangaram experiment, the Lakshadweep administration has gone ahead with Tourism promotion in the Islands of Kavaratti, Kadmat, Kalpeni and Minicoy were opened for domestic tourists in 1983.
Against
the vast expanse
of the
blue sea, the
island
look like
emeralds. The
huge shallow
calm lagoon
on one side with
wall
like reef made
of marine
live coral
boulders blocks
the incoming
swells of
the outer sea.
The islands
are linked to
the mainland
by:- ship,
helicopter,
Indian Airlines,
Kingfisher
Airlines and
mechanized
sailing wooden
vessels.
The islands like
Agatti
and Bangaram can
be reached
by ship and air
from
Cochin. From
Agatti,
Kadmat and
Kavaratti are linked by speed ferry. In all the islands, elaborate
infrastructure
is in
place to meet
the needs
of tourists.
More Information, Check out these links :-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lakshadweep
The Tourism sector is one of the fastly developing sector in Lakshadweep. From 1956 to 1962 there was no ship nor any mechanized vessels operating between the Islands and mainland to carry even the local passengers. Tourism is one of the few key areas in Lakshadweep which can play a vital role in generating income, employment and over all development of islands. Recognizing vast tourism potential, a humble beginning was made in 1974 and one of the uninhabited island Bangaram was opened for International Tourism. The Hotel Corporation of India was looking after the affairs of Bangaram island resort up to 1982. But in the absence of a permanent set up, the flow of tourists were not encouraging. Encouraged by the Bangaram experiment, the Lakshadweep administration has gone ahead with Tourism promotion in the Islands of Kavaratti, Kadmat, Kalpeni and Minicoy were opened for domestic tourists in 1983.
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| Sports Tourism Destination - Lakshadweep Islands |
Lakshadweep with its vast lagoon around all the
islands has emerged as a water sport destination in the country.
Understanding the potential of water sports, Tourism Department has been striving
to make these islands a prime water sports destination not only within the
country but through out the world. As such, the Department has been
concentrating on developing the water sports facilities. While developing
these facilities fragile ecology of these islands have been taken into
consideration and only non intrusive water sports are encouraged.
Therefore, rather than going for the water sports like water scooters, etc which can hamper the ecology of corals. Here, we can go inside the waters and enjoy water sports like scuba diving and para sailing, etc which are also high yielding adventure for Lakshadweep. The island tourism department has set up a full-fledged waters sports Institute at Kadmat island. This Institute offers facilities for Kayaking, canoeing, yachting, snorkeling, wind surfing, water skiing and last but not least scuba diving. A full fledged scuba diving centres are operational at Kavaratti and Kadmat islands and these have emerged as a prime scuba diving destinations to the well heeled and adventurous tourists.
Therefore, rather than going for the water sports like water scooters, etc which can hamper the ecology of corals. Here, we can go inside the waters and enjoy water sports like scuba diving and para sailing, etc which are also high yielding adventure for Lakshadweep. The island tourism department has set up a full-fledged waters sports Institute at Kadmat island. This Institute offers facilities for Kayaking, canoeing, yachting, snorkeling, wind surfing, water skiing and last but not least scuba diving. A full fledged scuba diving centres are operational at Kavaratti and Kadmat islands and these have emerged as a prime scuba diving destinations to the well heeled and adventurous tourists.
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| Water Sports at Lakshadweep Islands |
Water sports enthusiast will have a blast with an array of water sports
and a beautiful surrounding; these virgin islands provide a perfect
setting for experiencing the best of it. You could rent yourself a Kayak
or a canoe and sail in the open sea. The glass bottomed boats give you
the pleasure to see the best the sea has to offer. Deep sea fishing is
also one of the highly recommended water sport even more because of the
gifted sea water which breeds fishes like Sail fish, Triveli, yellow
fin-tuna and the Baracuda.
More Information, Check out these links :-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lakshadweep
http://lakshadweeptourism.nic.in/
http://www.lakshadweeptourism.com/tourpackages.html
