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Agatti
Jul 07, 2005 04:13 PM 22044 Views
(Updated Jul 07, 2005 04:13 PM)

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I got an opportunity to visit this exotic place called Agatti. Had gone there on my honeymoon and believe me when I say this its Heaven on earth .Agatti is one of the islands in lakshadeep and it is also the only island which has an airstrip .One can travel to lakshadeep by air or one can also go by ship .We had travelled by air and it was in a 16 seater indian airlines aircraft which leaves weekly from cochin. The journey was not the most comfortable one but the aerial view of the islands below and beautiful sea made up for all the discomfort faced during the journey. On reaching the island we proceeded towards the resort .T he resort manager had come to receive us and the resort was a 10 minute walk from the airport. The only place to stay at Agatti is the Agatti island resort. This resort has both , a/c as well as non/ac cottages and all the rooms boast a spectacular view of the sea. Generally after relaxing on the first day we were briefed about the dos and donts on the island. As a rule nothing from the island can be carried along, ie the sand , corrals ,shells etc this is considered to be a serious offence and can lead to imprisonment if caught by the authorities .One can only buy soveniers from the shop at the resort or from the market place. The waters at Agatti are beautiful and clear and have a myriad of exotic fishes , beautiful corrals and giant turtles ,which are definitely worth a watch .One can also indulge in water sports like scuba diving, snorkelling deep sea diving etc. I indulged in snorkelling it was really enjoyable and the best part is u don’t need to know swimming to snorkel u just need to float on water. All these water sport activities are carried out under the supervision of a instructor who is certified by the resort. There are certain excursions included in the package depending on the number of days one stays like lagoon fishing , glass bottom boat ride which is a half an hour ride and one can witness the rich flora and fauna its truly an experience u wont want to miss. There are also an excursions to kalpatty island, and to Bangaram which is also a very popular island and is visited by most international tourists. The other places to see at Agatti are the coir factory where coir ropes and mats are made this mat making work is mostly done by the ladies. The coir mats there are definitely worth a buy. The other place to see at lakshadeep is the museum which depicts the culture and history of the place and it also has some exquisite paintings by the local artists. The locals at lakshdeep are friendly and they speak a language which is a combination of Tamil and Malayalam, but most of them also speak hindi and English. The food on the island is as exotic as the place all kinds of exotic fishes and meat are prepared and served at the resort, there is also a decent fare for the vegetarians. Before visiting the island make sure u carry your sun screen lotion , swimwear, sea sickness pills other medicines and also carry loose cotton clothes and comfortable footwear as the climate is generally warm. So plan your holiday soon to this spectacular place and I assure u, u wont regret it.


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