Places To Visit In Lakshadweep

Formerly known as Laccadive Islands, Lakshadweep translates to 'one hundred thousand islands' in Malayalam. Home to a few of India's most beautiful and exotic islands and beaches, Lakshadweep lies 400km off the southwest coast of the Arabian Sea. India's smallest union territory has only 36 islands having a total area of 32 sq. kilometers. It's made up of 12 atolls, 3 reefs, and 5 submerged banks, out of which ten Islands are inhabited. Lakshadweep is typically accessed from Kochi (Kerala), and a permit is required to visit Lakshadweep for all tourists (including Indians). After receipt, Indians are permitted to visit all islands, and, however, even after permit, foreigners are allowed to visit Agatti, Bangaram, and Kadmat Islands. Access can be obtained from Kochi itself.