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 .

SAMUDRAM PACKAGE INCLUDES THREE ISLANDS Reports for Boarding, First Floor, Lakshadweep Wharf Near FCI Godown,(Food Corporation of India ) Indira Gandhi Road Willingdon Island. between 0900 hrs to 1000 hrs ( exact boarding time will be fixed one day prior only ) Day 1.KOCHI ( Sequence of the Islands differ as per the voyage of schedule.) Place : Lakshadweep Wharf Near FCI Godown, Report between 0900 Hrs to 1000 Hrs Boarding the ship 0900 to 1000 hrs. Lunch on board Departure from Kochi by 1500 hrs. Evening Tea ,Dinner Day 2. MINICOY - Morning Tea and Breakfast from the ship Departure ship by0800 hrs. to Minicoy Arrival at Minicoy 0945 hrs. Welcome Drink-Visit Light House-Sea Bath-Kayaking-On Payment Scuba Dive-Lunch-Visit Village-Local Residential Area- Evening Tea-Departure 1600 hrs to Ship. Arrival ship 1700 hrs-Dinner Day 3. KAVARATTI -Morning Tea, Breakfast from the ship Departure ship by 0800 hrs. to Kavaratti. Arrival Kavaratti 0845 hrs. Welcome Drinks-Glass bottomed boat-sea bath-Kayaking scuba Dive & snorkeling on payment. Lunch-Museum-Aquarium-Evening Tea. Departure Kavaratti at 1700 hrs to ship Arrival Ship 1730 hrs. dinner Day 4 KALPENI - Morning Tea and Breakfast from the ship Departure ship by 0745 hrs. to Kalpeni. Arrival Kalpeni 0800 hrs. Welcome Drinks-Snorkeling-Sea Bath-Kayaking-Snorkeling . Lunch-Folk Dance-Sightseeing-Evening Tea. Departure Kalpeni at 1700 hrs to ship Arrival Ship 1730 hrs. dinner Day 5. KOCHI- Morning Tea and Breakfast. Arrival in Port, leave ship by 1100 hrs. LAKSHADWEEP SAMUDRAM (BY M.V KAVARATTI)

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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.

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/-

"For the tourist season 2017-18 (October 2017 to November 2018) will be announced during August 2017"

10% hike will be applicable in December
* Rates in Indian Rupees, Service Tax at applicable rate (4.5%)

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.

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)
Pushback/Bunk	Rs. 5,000/- (Both Ways)

Rates in Indian Rupees Service Tax at applicable rate (4.5%)

MARINE WEALTH AWARENESS PROGRAMME (BY M.V. KAVARATTI/M.V. ARABIAN SEA/LAKSHADWEEP SEA/M.V. AMINDIVI & M.V. MINICOY)	:: Top

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.

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%)

TARATASHI PACKAGE (M.V KAVARATTI/ M.V ARABIAN SEA/M.V LAKSHADWEEP SEA/M.V AMINDIVI/M.V MINICOY)	:: Top

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.

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)

SILVER SAND/ONE ISLAND TOURIST PACKAGE	:: Top

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.

Class of Transportation	Transportation Cost	Tour Package Cost	Total
Siver Class-Adult	Rs. 4000/-	Rs. 2000/-	Rs. 6000/-
Silver Class-Child	Rs. 4000/-	Rs. 1000/-	Rs. 5000/-
Rates in Indian Rupees. Service Tax at applicable rate (4.5%)

TENTS IN THINNAKARA	:: Top

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.

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%)

COTTAGES IN BANGARAM	:: Top

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.

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%)

SCUBA DIVE PACKAGE	:: Top

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 .
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) Second Rs. 7,500/- (Both Ways) Pushback/Bunk Rs. 5,000/- (Both Ways)  *Rates in Indian Rupees Service Tax at applicable rate (4.5%)

CHILD RATES	:: Top

Children with the age of 5 and above is taken as extra person.

CANCELLATION POLICY

1. 10% cancellation charge will be deducted if the booking is cancelled 30 days before departure of the ship.
2. 25% cancellation charge will be deducted if the booking is cancelled between 29th to 7th days before departure of the ship.
3. No refund if cancelled within 7 days before the departure of the ship.

REFUND POLICY

1. 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.

INCREDIBLE ISLANDS	:: Top
A journey to the aquatic 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.