The Lakshadweep Islands

The Lakshadweep Islands – A Tropical Paradise Off Kerala

The Beach At Bangaram Island

• Bangaram Island is a breathtaking spectacle of sparkling coral reefs, turquoise blue lagoons, silvery beaches and lush green coconut palms.

Excursions And Things To Do

Local Excursions
• LACADIVES DIVING CENTRE - Diving courses and lagoon diving are offered for beginners. Diving is permitted only within safe depths around 30 meters. Visitors can avail of a decompression chamber, except from 15 May to 15 September.
• FISHING - For deep sea big game fishing, Bangaram is an ideal location. Record size Barracuda, Sailfish, Yellowfin, Travelly and Wahoo have often been landed. Local boats are available here for rent with experienced crew. Serious anglers are advised to bring their own equipment.

When To Go?

• October until end-April is the best time to visit the Lakshadweep Islands on account of    the calm seas and dry weather.
• December until end-February is a highly popular time to visit Bangaram so it is important   to book far ahead if you wish to stay there during these particular months.
• The monsoon can be expected around mid May, and lasts until July, and will bring rains   and showers. There may be low visibility for diving at this time of year.
• August and September sees occasional showers and slightly rough seas but plenty of   visitors still come to Bangaram during the Summer holiday season.

Getting To The Lakshadweep Islands?
FROM COCHIN

• October until end-April is the best time to visit the Lakshadweep Islands on account of the calm seas and dry weather.

COCHIN – AGATTI	FLIGHT	DEPART COK	ARRIVE AGX
INDIAN AIRLINES MON/TUE/WED/THU/FRI/SAT	IC502	0915	1050
KINGFISHER TUE/THU/SAT/SUN	IT2453	1100	1410
AGATTI – COCHIN	FLIGHT	DEPART AGX	ARRIVE COK
INDIAN AIRLINES MON/TUE/WED/THU/FRI/SAT	IC501	1115	1250
KINGFISHER TUE/THU/SAT/SUN	IT2454	1440	1600

Transfers To And From Bangaram?

• Winter Season - A boat transfer is required from the airport at Agatti Island to Bangaram. The transfer takes about 1.5 hours.

• Summer Season - From 16th May to 13th September ,Helicopter Transfers are required as the seas can get a bit choppy.

Bangaram Island

FLIGHTS FROM COCHIN

Bangaram Island has been ranked among the best getaways in the world. A beautiful and breathtaking island in the Arabian Sea, Bangaram is surrounded by a shallow lagoon of crystal clear water enclosed by a fabulous coral reef.

The resort has 60 simple but comfortable beach cottages. Within the vast lagoon and 120 acres of lush coconut groves at Bangaram you may discover graceful fish, porcupines, parrots, hermit crabs and seabirds.

Rooms

• Accommodation on the island is simple, unpretentious, yet comfortable. Set in 128 acres, there are 30 tiled -roof beach huts, each with its own palm-thatched verandah, en suite bathroom, ceiling fan and fridge.

In a bit to preserve Bangaram's unique environment, a hotel luxuries are intentionally avoided, but there are enough creature comforts to ensure your stay is an enjoyable one. There are also four bungalows however that are bigger and offer more privacy.

Fine Dining

• At the heart of the resort is the restaurant hut. It's a little architectural marvel, being made entirely out of bamboo and palm fronds, around one tall central pole. The cuisine styles are international and the menu also offers a selection from the coast of India and local island recipes. There is also a well stocked bar, right off the beach.

Ayurveda And Well Being

Bangaram Island is the ideal place to try an Ayurvedic treatment, or even just a relaxing massage. The resort has fully-equipped ayurvedic facilities. Ayurveda is the Indian system of traditional medicine, and it's a great way to treat niggling, chronic health problems. Not to mention the odd aches and pains resulting from a long days dive.

Diving And Snorkelling

• As a diving location, the virgin reefs of Bangaram and other islands have been ranked by many of the world's experienced divers as being among the best anywhere. A well-equipped and professionally manned Scuba Diving facility is available at Bangaram Island by the highly respected Lacadives Diving Team.

Many ancient shipwrecks are yet to be discovered since the reefs aren't even fully explored yet. Manta rays, Eagle rays, Moray eels and Hawksbill turtles are common.

Room Rates At Bangaram Island

SUMMER 2010 – BB