Agatti Island to Sri Lanka

If you are dreaming of a place surrounded by the breathtaking beaches, palm trees and dense forests, then just pay a visit to Agatti Island. Popularly known as Agathy, Agatti Island is the gateway of Lakshadweep which is an Indian union territory. The Island is also seen as the coral reef island of India. It is one of the magnificent places in India where you will see different aspects of nature. The tranquil beauty and picturesque views will surely take your breath away and add some most memorable moments to your life. Agatti Island is located approximately 460 km away from Cochin and about 56 km away from Kavaratti. The island is stretched up to 10 km in length and about 1 km in width. In total, it has an area of 3.84 square km. Due to the presence of world's best beaches, Agatti Island is quite popular and famous for its water sports activities. There are some breathtaking sports here like Scuba diving, sailing, deep sea fishing, water skiing, kayaking, snorkeling, lagoon cruising and canoeing. Beside all these activities, the sea-foods are mouth-watering and will leave a tantalizing taste in your mouth. Finding accommodation here is not a difficult task as there are many Agatti resorts, opening throughout the year. But staying in the beach side huts will give a joy forever. This Island enjoys a pleasant climate. The maximum and minimum temperature is remained about 35 degree Celsius to 25 degree Celsius respectively. The only problem with Agatti Island is the entry as under the Lakshadweep rules 1967, the island is restricted for non-islanders. To get the entry into this beautiful island, you need to take a permit from LM&A (Restriction of entry and residence) Rule 1967. MakeMyTrip.com, a leading travel portal, is offering you all the services which you need on a pre or post tour. From online booking to attractive tour packages, you will find everything on this portal. If you are worrying about the entry permit for Agatti Island then just book your Agatti tour package with MakeMyTrip which will do all the formalities for you. To reach Agatti Island by air, you need to book air tickets to Cochin from where you will sail to the island by the ship. So, just log onto MakeMyTrip.com and book your Agatti tour with attractive offers.

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