Agatti

November: best2-3 days

Gateway island with the only airport, a wide lagoon and beach stays.

Arrival point for flyers; good base for lagoon activities and day trips to Bangaram.

November: Season opens

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Things to do

Snorkel in the lagoon
Kayak along the lagoon

Plan your trip

Best timeOctober to mid-May; best November to March. June to September is monsoon with rough seas and fewer sailings.

Ideal trip2-3 days

How to reachAir:

Agatti Airport: Code: AGX; Notes: Only airport in the islands; flights from Kochi (and some via Bengaluru). Small aircraft, strict baggage limits.

; Rail:

Ernakulam (Kochi) railway stations: Code: ERS; Notes: Nearest rail heads; continue by sea or air from Kochi.

; Sea:

Kochi (Willingdon Island) passenger ships: Government passenger ships sail from Kochi to the islands; voyages take most of a day or overnight. Tickets through the Lakshadweep port / SPORTS booking channels.

; Notes: Flights land at Agatti Airport (AGX) from Kochi; ships also call here.

Permits

Lakshadweep entry permit: Required For: All visitors who are not natives of Lakshadweep (exempt: government officials, armed forces and their families), under the 1967 Restriction on Entry and Residence Rules; How To Get: Apply online on the e-Permit portal (epermit.utl.gov.in) before travel; Indian citizens need a police clearance certificate, a self-attested ID copy and photographs. Carry the approved permit on arrival.; Fee: Reported (Jan 2024): Rs 50 application fee per person plus a heritage fee of Rs 100 (age 12-18) or Rs 200 (over 18); confirm on the portal.; Source: https://www.businesstoday.in/technology/news/story/planning-a-trip-to-lakshadweep-see-permit-rules-and-cost-for-indian-citizens-412429-2024-01-09
Foreign nationals: Required For: Foreign tourists; How To Get: Valid passport and Indian visa plus the island entry permit; foreigners are allowed only on islands opened to them (check the official portal).; Source: https://lakshadweep.gov.in

Getting there

From Kochiflight · about 1.5 h

From Kochiship · 14-20 depending on island h

Top sights

Agatti Island

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Where to eat

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