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Information on
Lakshadweep |
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Area : |
32 square kilometers. |
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Capital : |
Kavaratti |
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Population : |
60,595 |
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Language : |
Malayalam is the main language, but the
southernmost island of Minicoy speaks Mahl, which is also spoken in the
neighbouring Maldives. |
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Economy : |
Fishing and coir production are the main
economic activities. |
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Six of the islands : |
Kavaratti, Kalpeni, Kadmat, Minicoy, Cheriyam
and Thinakara are open to Indian
tourists only. Bangaram, an uninhabited island, is
open to both Indian and foreign tourists. |
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Monsoon : |
Mid May to mid September. During the monsoon,
the islands are closed to tourists. |
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Prohibition : |
In force on all the islands except Bangaram. |
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How to go : |
By Air : Alliance Air
connects Agatti in Lakshadweep with Kochi.
By Rail : Kochi is the
nearest railhead to Lakshadweep
By Sea : Regular
package
tours by ship are
organized for Indian tourists from
Cochin, by SPORTS, These packages are organized only during season.
For More Detail
www.accomodationinindia.com |
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