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KAVARATTI


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.

Kavaratti Location:
In the Arabian sea, approximately 400 kms from the west of the coast of Kerala.
Rainfall in Kavaratti:
1600 mm. (October to November)
Climate of Kavaratti:
Summer:   35 °C - 22 °C
Winter:       32 °C - 20 °C
Best Time to Visit:
November to April
How To Reach Kavaratti:
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.
By Rail:
Located in the middle of the sea no way to reach by rail.
By Road:
Located in the middle of the sea no way to reach by road.
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.