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KAVARATTI
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Kavaratti, capital of the
smallest union territory of India, Lakshadweep. Kavaratti is the
most developed and inhabitied of 36 islands that are present in the
Lakshadweep. Nestled admist two islands of Agatti and Andrott. The
island is about 6 kms in length and 1 km in breadth. This island
houses more than 52 astheticaly designed and developed mosques. The
most famous mosque of all of these is the Ujira mosque with its
exotic carvings in wood.
Main business of people of ths
Island comes from the tourism industry with main source of income
being water sports and adventure sports, this scenic place is the
most commercially developed place in the Lakshadweep. Friendly
people of this remote island are also very talented with their hands
and are famous for the stone carvings this art can be viewed in the
headstones in the graveyards with Koranic texts carved on them
revealing the delicate skill in stone carving. Kavaratti is famous
for providing one of the most famous water sports facilities in
India. Various facilities available in Kavaratti are swimming,
kayaking, water-skiing, snorkeling and sailing.
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Kavaratti Location: |
In the Arabian sea, approximately 400 kms from
the west of the coast of
Kerala.
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Rainfall in Kavaratti: |
1600 mm. (October to November) |
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Climate of Kavaratti: |
Summer: 35 °C - 22 °C
Winter: 32 °C - 20 °C
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Best Time to Visit: |
November to April |
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How To Reach Kavaratti: |
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By Air: |
One can reach Kavaratti by air as airports are
located at Agatti & Bangaram. The Indian Airlines operate flight
from Kochi every day except Sunday. |
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By Rail: |
Located in the middle of the sea no way to
reach by rail. |
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By Road: |
Located in the middle of the sea no way to
reach by road. |
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Tourist Attractions: |
Water Sports, Sandy Beaches, Marine Aquarium,
Dolphin Drive Centre, Kayaking, Sailing, Paddle Boats, Inflatable
Motor Boat Rides, Glass Bottom Boats for Watching Marine Life, Water
Skiing. |