Agatti Island
Agatti (occasionally called “Agathy”) is a small 7 kilometer long island and has one of the most beautiful lagoons in Lakshadweep. The only airstrip or airport is built on this island. Airport code is AGX. From the aircraft, as you approach for a landing, you get a breath-taking view of the airstrip on the island. Agatti is the virtual gateway to the islands. . There is only one hotel or resort in Agatti, called Agatti Island Beach Resort. Indian Airlines operates a 10 seater Dornier to the island, while Kingfisher Airlines has its ATR72 from Cochin.
Near Agatti Island
More to see around Lakshadweep.
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Bangaram Island
Bangaram is a tiny teardrop shaped island, which lies very close to Agatti (5km away through sea) and Kavaratti.
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Kadmath
Kadmath is one of the largest island in Lakshadweep group. It is 8Km long and 550m wide at the broadest point.
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Kalpeni
Kalpeni Island, Lakshadweep, along with two small islets of Tilakkam and Pitti and the uninhabited island of Cheriyam in the north form a single atoll.
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Kavaratti Island
Kavaratti is the capital of the Lakshadweep Islands since 1964 with most population. Fifty-two mosques are spread out over the island, among which the most beautiful is Ujra mosque.
