India /Lakshadweep /Union Territory /Kavaratti

Kavaratti-Island is a prime and the most famous tourist destination in Lakshadweep. This Island is enthralled with the everlasting natural beauty which has striking snow-white colored sands and tranquil lagoons that make it a perfect tourist spot for all those who love nature and its glory. This island is known for its pristine beauty which is covered with lush green coconut trees that attracts numerous travelers every year. Here, you can also enjoy dancing leaves of coconuts and make your entire journey just magnificent. Kavaratti-Island travel guide offer some outstanding real facts about the region that helps the visitors to make their plan according to its climate and other essential facts that will add gleam to your overall tour. Through this travel guide on Kavaratti-Island, travelers will get to know about the city and its important facts like how to reach the Kavaratti-Island conveniently and festivals of the region.

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Category : Heritage

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 682555

STD Code: 4896

Info Website: lakshadweeptourism.nic.in/web7.htm

Best Time to Visit:  October-May

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By Air : Agatti is the nearest airport at Lakshadweep and is located about 56 km from Kavaratti. It is well connected with mainland at Kochi (Cochin) from where all other airports in India are networked. The flight from Cochin International Airport to Agatti Island at Lakshadweep takes one hour and thirty minutes approximately, and it operates six days a week.

By Train : Indian Railways do not provide their services to Lakshadweep islands. There is no train facility to reach Lakshadweep islands. Similarly, there is also no providence of any buses being plied.

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By Other : M.V Tipusultan, M.V. Bharatseema, M.V Aminidivi and M.V Minicoy are the passenger ships that operate from Cochin to the islands of Lakshadweep. These voyages take around 14 to 20 hours. There are direct ships from Kochi to Agatti, Kavaratti, Kadmath, Amini. Speed boats provide inter transportation facilities. These ships are comfortable and accommodate tourists of all classes, with A/C Deluxe Class with two berth cabins, A/C First Class with four berth cabins and Tourist Class with A/C seating.

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Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Kavaratti Island Beach Resort ; 8856, Kavaratti, Lakshadweep 682555. ; Ph – N.A. ; Facilities – N.A.

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Id Ul Fitr ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  N.A. ; Details:  It is one of the major festivals in Lakshadweep Islands which is celebrated with much enthusiasm and passion. The population of Muslims is quite large here. This festival falls in the month of October and the whole month is active with festive bustle. On the grave of Shaikh Mohammad Kasim in the 17th Century located in the Ujra Mosque draws attention of huge crowd on the festive season.

Onam ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  August and September ; Details:  It is another famous festival which is celebrated in the entire South Indian is also celebrated here in the Lakshadweep Islands which is usually celebrated in the month of August and September.

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• Beware of pickpockets as Kavaratti is a major tourist city in India.

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• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101
• Police : 100

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