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Lakshadweep Islands: a land of Beauty and Wonders

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The abundance greenery, beautiful reefs, floral landscapes and numerous fishes extend the aquatic beauty of the Arabian Sea, giving is breathtaking sights of Lakshadweep. Watching the oceanic birds’ flyby over the Islands, traveling through the reefs and experiencing the clear water of Arabian sea are among some of best travel experiences. Lakshadweep comprises of some exceptionally beautiful islands such as Agatti, Amini, Andrott, Bitra,Chetlat,Kadmat, Kalpeni, Kavaratti, Kiltan and Minicoy.  The meaning of Lakshadweep is "a hundred thousand islands" in Malayalam, the local language. On the contrary, there are 36 islands having a total area of 32 sq. kilometers in Lakshadweep territory. It is the tiniest Union Territory of India with 12 atolls, 3 reefs and 5 submerged banks. Ten of the Lakshadweep group of Islands are inhabited.  Art and culture are always an element of curiosity for the travellers here. Among dance forms, Kolkali and Parichakali are the two po...