LAKSHADWEEP A PANORAMIC VIEW
One of world's most spectacular tropical island systems, Lakshadweep is tucked away at 220-440Kms off the Kerala Coast. The islands offer a precious heritage of ecology and culture. The unique feature of the Islands is its coral reef, making it a pristine leisure spot to come back to. 4200 sq. kms. of lagoon, rich in marine wealth, is spread over 36 islands in an area of 32 sq. kms. The underwater view at Lakshadweep is kaleidoscopic and breathtaking. The lagoon offers excellent potential for water sports like swimming, wind-surfing, diving, snorkeling and kayaking. No wonder, Lakshadweep is fast becoming India's one of its kind “Adventure sport - Nature Tourism” location. Each island is fringed by snow white coral sands. The crystal clear water and the abundant marine life enhance the beauty of these islands. Against the vast expanse of the blue sea, the island look like emeralds. The huge shallow calm lagoon on one side with wall like reef made of marine live coral boulders blocks the incoming swells of the outer sea. The islands are linked to the mainland by: - ship, helicopter, Indian Airlines, Kingfisher Airlines and mechanized sailing wooden vessels. In all the islands, elaborate infrastructure is in place to meet the needs of tourists.
Lakshadweep was given the National Eco-Tourism Award 1997 .
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Lakshadweep Samudram is a Five-days
cruise to visit the islands of Kavaratti, Kalpeni and Minicoy by ship- M.V
Kavaratti. The island tour is organized during the day with lunch and
refreshments ashore. Nights are spent on board the ship. M.V Kavaratti has 150
Diamond class accommodations. Swimming, snorkeling and other water sports are
arranged during the day' tour. Children from 1 year and above up to 10 years
will be treated as child.
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Package rate for Five Days Lakshadweep Samudram Package.
| Class of Accommodation |
Transportation Cost |
Tour Charges |
Total |
| First (Adult) |
Rs.14,000/- |
Rs.11,000/- |
Rs.25,000/- |
| First (Child) |
Rs.11,000/- |
Rs.7,000/- |
Rs.18,000/- |
Available Schedules of Lakshadweep Samudram Packages.
"For the tourist season 2017-18 (October 2017 to November 2018) will be announced during August 2017"
SWAYING
PALM PACKAGE
(M.V. KAVARATTI/M.V. ARABIAN SEA/M.V LASHADWEEP SEA/M.V. AMINDIVI/ M.V. MINICOY)
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Swaying Palm is a six / seven days tour
to Minicoy.Tourists are accommodated in exclusive A/c cottages and other
individual cottages built on the beachfront. Journey is by M.V Arabian sea and
M.V Lakshadweep sea, M.V. Minicoy and M.V. Amindivi , M.V Kavaratti.Tariff for
the cottages as under. |
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Category of Rooms
in Minicoy |
Double |
Single |
Extra Person |
Air Conditioned Deluxe Room |
9,000 |
6,000 |
4,000 |
Air Conditioned Standard Room |
7,000 |
5,000 |
3,500 |
10 % hike will be applicable in
December |
Rates in Indian Rupees Service Tax at applicable rate (4.5%)
TRANSPORTATION
Class of
Accommodation |
Transportation
Cost |
First |
Rs. 10,000/- (Both Ways) |
Second |
Rs. 7,500/- (Both Ways)
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Pushback/Bunk |
Rs. 5,000/- (Both Ways)
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Rates in Indian Rupees Service Tax at applicable rate (4.5%)
Available Schedules of Swaying Palm Packages.
SWAYING PALM MINICOY ( PER COUPLE WITH ALL THREE MEALS ) AND TWO NIGHTS IN SHIP
( ONWARD AND RETURN ) |
STD AC IN RESORT WITH TWIN SHARING ROOM IN SHIP |
STD AC IN RESORT WITH FOUR SHARING CABIN IN SHIP |
DELUXE AC IN RESORT WITH TWIN SHARING CABIN IN SHIP |
DELUXE AC IN RESORT WITH FOUR SHARING CABIN IN SHIP |
Sl.No. |
Dep. Kochi |
Ship |
Arri. Minicoy |
Dep. Minicoy |
Ship |
Arri. Kochi |
Night |
1 |
25.04.2017 |
M V L/SEA |
26.04.2017 |
01.05.2017 |
M V A/SEA |
02.05.2017 |
5 |
58920 |
53695 |
69370 |
64145 |
2 |
30.04.2017 |
M V A/SEA |
01.05.2017 |
05.05.2017 |
M V A/SEA |
06.05.2017 |
4 |
51605 |
46380 |
59965 |
54740 |
3 |
04.05.2017 |
M V A/SEA |
05.05.2017 |
10.05.2017 |
M V A/SEA |
11.05.2017 |
5 |
58920 |
53695 |
69370 |
64145 |
4 |
09.05.2017 |
M V A/SEA |
10.05.2017 |
14.05.2017 |
M V A/SEA |
15.05.2017 |
4 |
51605 |
46380 |
59965 |
54740 |
5 |
13.05.2017 |
M V A/SEA |
14.05.2017 |
19.05.2017 |
M V A/SEA |
20.05.2017 |
5 |
58920 |
53695 |
69370 |
64145 |
6 |
18.05.2017 |
M V A/SEA |
19.05.2017 |
23.05.2017 |
M V A/SEA |
24.05.2017 |
4 |
51605 |
46380 |
59965 |
54740 |
7 |
22.05.2017 |
M V A/SEA |
23.05.2017 |
28.05.2017 |
M V A/SEA |
29.05.2017 |
5 |
58920 |
53695 |
69370 |
64145 |
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MARINE WEALTH AWARENESS PROGRAMME
(BY M.V. KAVARATTI/M.V. ARABIAN SEA/LAKSHADWEEP SEA/M.V. AMINDIVI & M.V.
MINICOY)
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Marine Wealth Awareness Programme
covers a 4 -7 dayspackage to Kadmat to experience the richness and beauty of
marine life. Sea passage is by M.V Arabian sea, M.V. Lakshadweep sea, M.V
Amindivi ,M.V Minicoy and M.V Kavaratti. One can spend 2-5 fun filled days on
the island, Swimming, Snorkeling and Kayaking are included in water sports. A
full-fledged water sports institute is functional at Kadmat. The more
adventurous can indulge in scuba diving, wind surfing and para sailing. The
charges for the package are as under. |
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Category of Rooms at Kadmat |
Double |
Single |
Extra Person |
Air Conditined Super Deluxe |
11,000 |
8,000 |
5,000 |
| Air Conditioned Deluxe Room |
9,000 |
6,000 |
4,000 |
Air Conditioned Standard Room |
7,000 |
5,000 |
3,500 |
| Non AC Standard Room (3 Km away from resort area) |
5,000 |
3,000 |
2,500 |
10 % hike will be applicable in
December |
TRANSPORTATION (by High Speed Craft)
Adult |
Rs. 4000/- (One Way Only) |
Child |
Rs. 2000/- (One Way Only) |
*Boats available to Kadmat(Mon,Wed,Fri) vise versa.
TRANSPORTATION (by Ship)
First |
Rs. 10,000/- (Both Ways) |
Second |
Rs. 7,500/- (Both Ways) |
Pushback/Bunk |
Rs. 5,000/- (Both Ways) |
*Rates in Indian Rupees Service Tax at applicable rate (4.5%)
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TARATASHI PACKAGE
(M.V KAVARATTI/ M.V ARABIAN SEA/M.V LAKSHADWEEP SEA/M.V
AMINDIVI/M.V MINICOY) |
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Taratashi offers a package to visit
Kavaratti - the administrative capital of Lakshadweep and a four/five days stay
on the island. Swimming, snorkeling, scuba dive lagoon cruise in glass bottomed
boat and other water sports are on offer and can make your holiday memorable.
The stay on the island is in the tourist huts on beach front. There are only 10
seats available. However more seats can be made available on dormitory accommodation.Transportation by M.V.Arabian Sea, M.V. Lasshadweep
Sea,M.V.Amindivi and M.V.Minicoy, M.V Kavaratti. |
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Accommodation at Kavaratti |
Double |
Single |
Extra Person |
Suit Room |
9,000 |
6,000 |
4,000 |
10 % hike will be applicable in
December |
TRANSPORTATION (by High Speed Craft)
Adult |
Rs. 4000/- (One Way Only) |
Child |
Rs. 2000/- (One Way Only) |
*Rates in Indian Rupees Service Tax at applicable rate (4.5%)
*Boats available to Kavaratti(Mon,Wed,Fri) vise versa.
TRANSPORTATION (by Ship)
First |
Rs. 10,000/- (Both Ways) |
Second |
Rs. 7,500/- (Both Ways) |
Pushback/Bunk |
Rs. 5,000/- (Both Ways) |
"The below rate will be effective from 1st April onwards"
Accomodation Charges at Kavaratti |
Double Room (2 persons for 1 Night) |
Rs.9,000/-per night |
Twin Bed Room (2 persons for 2 night) |
Rs.8,500/-per night |
Twin Bed Room (2 persons for 3 night) |
Rs.8,000/-per night |
Extra Bed |
Rs.3,000/-per night |
Single Person |
Rs.5,000/-per night |
10 % hike will be applicable in
December |
TRANSPORTATION (by High Speed Craft)
Adult (above 12 years) |
Rs. 1000/- (One Way) |
Child (below 12 years) |
Rs. 500/- (One Way) |
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SILVER SAND/ONE ISLAND TOURIST PACKAGE |
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Week End / One
Island tour to Kalpeni, Minicoy, Kavaratti & Kadmat is a one day excursion
package. On Saturday the ship departs from Kochi/Mangalore/Beypore and on Monday
morning ship returns to Kochi/Mangalore/Beypore. Sunday will be spent with a
range of water sports like, snorkeling, kayaking, viewing under water marine
life through glass bottomed boats etc. |
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It is literally like staying on one of your own private islands. Thinnakara island is situated just opposite side of Bangaram island and share the vast lagoon and coralline banks, the actual lagoon area amounts to 125.21 Sq kms. On the north-south edge of the lagoon Parali i, Parali ii, Parali iii and Kalpitty are situated.
Thinnakara is a tiny teardrop shaped island which lies 8 km northeast from Agatti. The panorama encompasses magnificent lagoons, sylvan sea shores, sun drenched sand and the enchantment of swaying palms, spectacular marine flora and fauna. Watersports crafts like kayaks, glass bottomed boats are available here. You can play beach volleyball and there are vast beach for sunbath. |
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Category of Rooms
in Thinnakara |
Double |
Single |
Extra Person |
Tents In Thinnakara |
10,000 |
8,000 |
4,000 |
10 % hike will be applicable in
December |
TRANSPORTATION To Thinnakara (by Boat)
Adult |
Rs. 2500/- (One Way) |
Child |
Rs. 1500/- (One Way) |
*Boats available to Thinnakara in all days.
*Rates in Indian Rupees Service Tax at applicable rate (4.5%)
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Bangaram Island, spread over 120 acres is uninhabited except for occasional visitors from the nearby island of Agatti, where the airport is situated. The island is surrounded by a shallow lagoon enclosed by coral reef. It has been ranked among the best getaways of the world. A matchless sense of well-being takes over and one begins to discover the graceful fishers, porcupines, parrots, Pufferfishes, Hermit Crabs and Seabirds on the vast 120 acres of lush coconut groves in Bangaram. There are numerous adventures like scuba diving, beach games, swimming, snorkelling and deep-sea fishing. The resort has 60 bedded beach cottages (Non AC) with a multi-cuisine restaurant serving myriad delicacies. One can reach Bangaram from Agatti where there is an airport. |
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Category of Rooms
in Bangaram |
Double |
Single |
Extra Person |
Cottage In Bangaram(Non AC only) |
15,000 |
10,000 |
7,000 |
10 % hike will be applicable in
December |
TRANSPORTATION To Bangaram (by Boat)
Adult |
Rs. 2000/- (One Way) |
Child |
Rs. 1000/- (One Way) |
*Boats available to Bangaram in all days.
*Rates in Indian Rupees Service Tax at applicable rate (4.5%)
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All diving equipment will be provided. Swimming skills
and a doctor's certificate declaring the candidate fit for diving are mandatory.
The minimum age to undergo the diving course is 14 years. |
Kavaratti
Lakshadweep has got world's premier Dive Spots. The Dolphin Dive centre,
Kavaratti offers PADI Scuba Diving Experience Programme and PADI Scuba Diving
Course. For details please contact our dolphin dive centre, Kavaratti in the
Tel. Number: +91- 4896 263649 / 262105 . |
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Course |
Course Fee |
Accommodation |
Course Duration |
PADI Open Water Dive Course |
Rs. 20,000/- |
Rs. 5,000/- per day |
5 to 8 days |
TRANSPORTATION (By Ship)
| First |
Rs. 10,000/- (Both Ways)
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Second |
Rs. 7,500/- (Both Ways)
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Pushback/Bunk |
Rs. 5,000/- (Both Ways)
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*Rates in Indian Rupees Service Tax at applicable rate (4.5%) |
Children with the age of 5 and above is taken as extra person.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- 10% cancellation charge will be deducted if the booking is cancelled 30 days
before departure of the ship.
- 25% cancellation charge will be deducted if the booking is cancelled between
29th to 7th days before departure of the ship.
- No refund if cancelled within 7 days before the departure of the ship.
REFUND POLICY
- 100% refund if the schedule is cancelled due to unfavourable weather conditions
and/or other unexpected technical faults. No damages/claims will be payable
except money paid by them.
CONDITIONS
• Consumption of liquor is prohibited in Lakshadweep.
• Program / Schedule of ship is liable to be changed / cancelled without
prior notice. Ships are operated by Lakshadweep Administration. In case of a
change in the ship schedule liability of SPORTS is restricted to transporting
the tourists back to Cochin by immediate available conveyance of the ship only.
• Tourists availing LTC may collect LTC certificate from Ship Manager on board at
the time of return journey or from our Kochi office on return. Transport and
tour change bifurcation is given in the tariff chart.
• Service tax applicable as per the prevailing Govt. Tax rate.
• All the payments are to be made by Cash / DD / Cheque at par in favour of
?SPORTS ?PAYABLE? at Kochi.
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INCREDIBLE ISLANDS |
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paradise of India - L a k s h a d w e e p |
Incredible Islands… the new tourist package covering Agatti, Kadmat and Kavaratti
islands. The package is operated by SPORTS from Kochi, twice a week, connecting
Kochi - Agatti - Kadmat and Kochi - Agatti - Kavaratti by flight and speedboat.
Agatti - The airport stopover
“The Fishing Capital” of Lakshadweep, which is located 459 kms from Kochi.
Agatti is blessed with an un-matching ecosystem and marine wealth including
stunning coral reefs, blue lagoons, pristine beaches, water sport locations and
facilities, fresh sea-food and fully furnished island beach resort.
Kadmat - The coral garden
A very large lagoon on the western side with abundant coral growth, which is
located 407 kms from Kochi. Feel the unique beauty of coral reefs. Life gets the
real charm here at Kadmat. The hot attractions are the silver sand beaches,
excellent water sport facilities and renowned Scuba Diving Centre. Excellent
accommodations are available here which includes executive / family / honeymoon
and AC cottages, which gifts you the mind-blowing view of the water body. Enjoy
the casual dining with a focus on fresh local produce which offers a celebration
time for your taste buds.
Kavaratti - The capital island
Located 404 kms from Kochi, Kavaratti is the headquarters of the Union Territory
Administration since 1964. Calm lagoons, amazing coral reefs, thrilling water
sport destinations, marine aquarium, glass bottomed boats, Dolphin Dive Centre
etc., will make your holidays, an unforgettable experience. Find your space here
and escape into the magic world of thrill, fun and excitement.
Package Features
• The tourists will be taken from Kochi to Agatti by Air India.
The package doesn’t include to and fro flight charges (Kochi to Agatti & Agatti
to Kochi), but includes to and fro speedboat charges from Agatti-Kadmat or
Kavaratti.
• On the next day of arrival at Agatti, the tourists will be taken to
Kadmat / Kavaratti by speedboat. On the completion of the package on Saturdays
and Tuesdays, tourists will be taken back to Agatti for their take-off to Kochi.
• The above package includes food, accommodation, local sightseeing, folk
dance presentation and limited water sport activities.
• Other facilities like scuba diving, parasailing, nearby island visit
etc., will be charged extra, in addition to the package rates.
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1. There is no revision of accommodation charges
for the Marine Wealth Awareness Programme/Taratashi/Swaying Palm packages.
2. The 10% hike during the month of December,will be applicable for all the packages.
3. The accommodation charges for staying tourist will cover only accommodation
and food charges. All other water sports activities are chargeable.
4. Package cost for cruise based packages (Lakshadweep Samudram/Coral
Reef/Silver Sand) will be increased by 10% during the month of December.
5. Cruise based package (Lakshadweep Samudram/Coral Reef/Silver Sand) availed
tourist will enjoy the following facilities without any additional payment in
the island of their visit as the cost of which included in the package cost.
i. Kavaratti Island - Glass bottomed boat ride, Kayaking, visit to Fisheries Museum and Folk Dance.
ii. Kalpeni Island - Snorkeling, Kayaking, Factory Visit and Folk Dance.
iii. Minicoy Island - Kayaking, Light House visit, Village visit, Folk Dance.
iv. Kadmat Island - Kayaking, Glass bottomed boat ride, Factory visit, Folk Dance.
v. Thinnakara Island - Snorkeling, Kayaking.
vi. Bangaram Island - Snorkeling, Kayaking.
6. All other Water Sports activities are chargeable.
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