Tuesday 14 February 2012

Agatti



   Located approximately 400 kms off the western coast of Kerala, Agatti is located on the Lakshadweep group of islands sprinkled across the Arabian sea. Agatti Island Beach is a breath taking spectacle of sparkling coral reefs, turquoise blue lagoons, silvery beaches and lush green coconut palms. Here time stands still in the mesmerizing beauty of a virgin nature. It is one of world's most spectacular tropical islands untouched by the tourist rush.

   Agatti Island Resort is located in the most serene spot of the Island. Agatti Island Beach Resorts offers some of the best swimming beaches in the world. The resort has a good beach and lagoon on to its front. The lagoon is huge, shallow, leaving a lot of space for a good swim. Additional beauty is added by the numerous coconut trees surrounding the resort.

   The average transfer time from the Agatti Airport is a two minute walk. There is a specialized restaurant at the beach resort. Guests are served continental, chinese and local cuisine. Jain food is also served at the restaurant. Guests are given the option of indoor or outdoor dining. Special arrangements are made for guests who wish to have the food outside, under the cool shade of the tall coconut trees. Moreover, Barbeque are arranged for guests who catch fish from the lagoon..


  
   Scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, sailing, glass bottom boat rides, water skiing, deep sea fishing, and sea excursions to the neighboring uninhabited islands like Thinnakara, Parali, Kalpitty make sure that you get to know the sea in and out. Agatti is where you can get to watch nature at its best.Its where shimmering coral reefs, turquoise blue lagoons, silvery beaches, lush green coconut palms and unmatched hospitality leave you spellbound.


   Its population as per the last census was 5667 and at present time its above 8000, all of the inhabitants are of Muslim, religion which is said to have been brought by Arab traveller [[Ibn Batuta]]. Most people speak [[Malayalam]] and English. Agatti has its own 100kw power house which uses fuel to generate electricity.
Fishing in Lakshadweep is carried out by poll and line method only. It is acknowledged all over the world that Pole and line method is most Eco friendly method of fishing of tuna in which only mother fishes are caught and young ones as also mother marine creatures are spared, which are unnecessarily destroyed in other fishing methods.




1 comment:

  1. can you detail about the tourism possibilities a bit more?

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