A group of 36 islands, Lakshadweep is India's smallest union territory. It allows tourists to six spots, all of which are known for their various unique features. Tourists can get a permit to explore the islands. The best time to visit is between September and May.
The teardrop-shaped island is known for the bluish glow of its waters, due to the phosphorescent plankton that gets washed ashore on the coral sands at night. It also has a popular tourist resort and activities like snorkeling and scuba diving.
Water sports are the highlight of Agatti Island, which has many avenues for scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, water skiing, boating, and canoeing. It also has yacht cruises, coral shell handicraft shops, a bird sanctuary, and more.
With long, sandy, and breezy beaches, sandbanks, and beautiful points for sun baths, Kadmath has a lot to offer. You also get to sail in glass bottom boats here, to check out marine turtles, fishes, and other aquatic organisms. It also offers water sports options.
A tall lighthouse built by the British in 1885, tuna fish canning factories, the pristine Thundi beach, the Juma mosque, jahadhoni boats, and the island's traditional lava dance, Minicoy aka Maliku is on the southernmost atoll of the archipelago.
The home to hundreds of coral reefs, huge exotic turtles, seagrass, and other marine organisms, Kalpeni also has white sandy shores. The picturesque island also has a 37-m high lighthouse and fun avenues for sailing, pedal boats, swimming, and more.
If you are into pilgrimage tourism, you should explore the island that has the maximum number of mosques in Lakshadweep, 52! Kavaratti is the capital of Lakshadweep. It also has a marine aquarium known for sharks, India's first low-temperature desalination plant, and many beautiful beaches.