Introducing Lakshadweep
A string of 36 palm-covered coral islands 300km off the coast of Kerala, Lakshadweep is as stunning as it is difficult to get to. Only 10 of the islands are inhabited, mostly with Sunni Muslim fishermen, and foreigners are only allowed to stay on a handful of these. With fishing and coir production the main sources of income, local life on the islands remains highly traditional and a caste system divides the islanders between Koya (land owners), Malmi (sailors) and Melachery (farmers).
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The real attraction of the islands lies under the water: the 4200 sq km of pristine archipelago lagoons, unspoiled coral reefs and warm waters are a magnet for flipper-toting travellers and divers alike. Lakshadweep can only be visited on a pre-organised package trip – all listed accommodation prices are for the peak October to May season and include permits and meals.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: lakshadweep
by isherwood 12 September 2011
No thanks on the organized trip, Anchay. That raises the price. I am looking for the cheapest bungalow and boat to Lakshadweep available.…
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lakshadweep
by isherwood 03 September 2011
Hello! We are hoping to spend a few days on the Lakshadweep Islands in early January, 2012. Diving would be nice. Has anyone been there…
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Re: Southern India in approx 2 weeks
by nomad4u 25 August 2011
You might want to check out cruise boats back to southern India from Colombo that are back to operation now the Tamil tigers have been…
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