Hello friends, after the recent scenario that happened between Maldives ministers and the people of India. It made all of us feel insulted. Moving on people were attracted towards Lakshadweep and are planning a vacation with their families. But we do not know how to reach Lakshadweep, what are the options to reach Lakshadweep Island? Can we go there by train or road? Let us know in detail.
If you’re one of these, here you go, you’ll find all the important information you need before and after visiting Lakshadweep in this article.
How to Reach Lakshadweep
One can reach the island through ships and flights operating from Kochi. Kochi is the gateway for all tourist purposes. Planes starting from Kochi land on Agatti islands. From there onwards, boats are available to Kavaratti and Kadmat for tourists in the appropriate season of Oct to May. Even helicopters are available depending upon the availability. Flight from Cochin to Agatti takes approx 1.5 hours to reach.
and the most exciting thing
you don’t need a passport or visa to visit this, it’s a part of India for people to explore visit, and feel the beauty of the place.
Read more: Lakshadweep Tour Packages, Maldives Tourism, Island & more
How to Reach Lakshadweep by Ships
Seven passenger ships – MV Kavaratti, MV Arabian Sea, MV Lakshadweep Sea, MV Lagoon, MV Corals, and MV Saiya – will ply between Cochin and Lakshadweep Islands. The journey takes between 14 and 18 hours depending on the chosen island.
The ships offer a variety of accommodations:
- A/C first class with two port cabins,
- A/C second class with four port cabins, and
- push-back/bunk class with A/C seats.
- There is a doctor on call.
- MV Amindivi and MV Minicoy also offer comfortable A/C seats ideal for overnight travel.
In season, high-speed ships sail between the islands
How to Reach Lakshadweep From Delhi
First of all, you have to reach Kochi from Delhi, then you can visit Lakshadweep from Kochi. There is no direct flight from Delhi to Lakshadweep (Agatti Islands).
How to reach Kochi from Delhi
You can reach Kochi Airport by any of these flights from Delhi Airport.
- Indigo
- SpiceJet
- Jet Airways
- Air India
- Go Air
Flights That Are Available From Kochi to Lakshadweep
Air India is the only flight that works to Lakshadweep 6 days a week. And will drop you at Agatti Island from further you can take boats to reach your chosen islands.
for example:
if you want to go from Jaipur, firstly take a flight to Kochi, and then you can take a direct Air India flight to Lakshadweep. (Agatti Islands)
If you want to go from Surat, again take a flight to Kochi first and then a flight to Lakshadweep. (Agatti Islands)
same as all cities.
How to Travel to Lakshadweep by Train
As we told you there are only two options to go to Lakshadweep, first is by airplane and second is by sea ship, but If you love trains, and want to visit Lakshadweep by train then somehow reach Kochi by train, then you can go to Lakshadweep from Kochi by flight or ship.
As we told you, there are only two options to go to Lakshadweep, first by plane and second by sea, but if you like the train, and you want to go to Lakshadweep by train. So the nearest station is Ernakulam Junction railway station (also known as Ernakulam South, code: ERS) the main railway terminus in the city of Kochi, Kerala, India. And then from Kochi, you can go to Lakshadweep by flight or ship.
we hope you have a great journey ahead
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