Lakshadweep is a Union territory of India and
consists of a number of beautiful Islands. The Lakshdweep Islands lie
about 200 km - 400 km to the west of the Kerala coast in the Arabian
Sea. The picturesque archipelago (group of Islands) is a wonderful
tourist destination. In this section of Lakshadweep tourism, we have
discussed about how to reach Lakshadweep.
How to Reach Lakshadweep Islands by Air
Lakshadweep has an airport in Agatti, which is connected by regular
flights from Cochin (Kochi) in Kerala. Cochin (Kochi), on the other hand
is linked to almost all major cities in India. The flying time between
Agatti and Cochin is about one and a half hour. From Agatti, there are
helicopter services that help one to travel to Kavaratti, the capital
city of Lakshadweep.
How to Reach Lakshadweep Islands by Sea
If you want to travel to Lakshadweep by ship, there are good options to
reach Lakshadweep. A number of passenger ships operate from Cochin to
Lakshadweep Islands. It takes 18-20 hrs for ships to reach Lakshadweep
from Cochin. During the monsoon season, the ship services for
Lakshadweep remain closed.
