Kadmat island

  Kadmat is situated (11o13' north latitude; 72 o48' east longitude) 407 kms. far from Kochi (Cochin), Kerala. Kadmat is 8 Km long and 550 m wide at the broadest point. Surrounded on the eastern and western side by the lagoon, Kadmat is the ideal haven of solitude. 

  The beautiful shallow lagoons that forms an ideal spot for water sports activities. There is very large lagoon on the western side abounding in coral growths. This little island has an astonishing variety of marine flora and fauna. The best attractions are the long sandy beaches and the sand banks on the southern tip for sunbath. Full text at: "Kadmat Island"
  The resort at Kadmat offers peace and solitude at the isolated South tip of the island. The rooms offer fantastic views of the encircling lagoons and waking up to Dolphins frolicking just beyond the reef at sunrise is part of the charm at Kadmat. A full-fledged water sports institute is functional at Kadmat. Full text at: "Kadmat Island Resort"
   Attractions in the island of Kadmat include the long sandy beaches, water sports, aesthetic tourist huts, coconut groves, scuba diving, glass bottomed boats, and many more. 
    
  Kadmat (Marine Wealth Awareness Programme) covers 6 days package to Kadmat to showcase the richness and beauty of marine life. Sea passage is by MV Tippu Sultan new passenger vessels m.v Amindivi and m.v Minicoy. You can spend 4 fun-filled days on this island swimming, snorkeling or indulging in water sports.

   Kadmat (MWA) has been identified for staying tourists with its tourists huts aesthetically situated in the coconut palm groves in the beaches facing the lagoon. The place is ideal for a real holiday that brings you away from the maddening crowd, hustle and bustle of city life.
    
   Kadmat is one of the most popular islands with tourists. About 10 km from Amini, the island has a huge lagoon on the west, which abounds in spectacular coral growth. There is a long shoreline that sports a fine beach and is also ideal for swimming.

    In 1948, some gold coins belonging to the Roman Emperors of the 1st and 2nd centuries were found on a beach at Kadmat. This leads one to believe that outsiders visited the island very early on.

    Facilities for tourists include tourist huts situated some distance away from habitation. Airconditioned and non-airconditioned huts are available. A Water Sports Institute providing water sports facilities set up in Kadmat recently offers snorkelling and scuba diving courses.

Scuba Diving
    
    A wealth of relatively new, untouched dive sites in the world. There are opportunities for divers of all levels of experience, and most dive locations are within an easy boat trip from the shore. Diving is very enjoyable and is the only sport where you feel that you are in a zero gravity environment. 

  

   A particularly fine lagoon, of even depth and an endless shoreline, perfect for swimming, makes Kadmat a haven of solitude. The tourist huts are situated some distance away from habitation, with only the splash of the waves to break the silence. It is the only island with lagoons on both eastern and western sides.

   A Water Sports Institute providing water sports facilities has been set up in Kadmat. Accommodation consists of AC and non AC tourist huts aesthetically situated in the coconut palm groves on the beaches. The island is becoming increasingly popular for honeymooners. As a testimony to its Water Sports potential, a Scuba Diving Centre has been set up there. 





Lighthouse

   (Cardamum Island)1984. Active; focal plane 34 m (112 ft); four white flashes every 20 s. 30 m (98 ft) square skeletal tower with gallery, painted white; there is a 1-story concrete equipment room inside the base. A 2010 photo is available, Neil Better has a distant view, and an indistinct Google satellite view may show the tower. This is a sibling of the Amini Light. Kadmat, located about 5 km (3 mi) north of Amini, is about 10 km (6 mi) long, making it one of the largest islands of Lakshadweep. The island is accessible by a weekly passenger ferry from Cochin. Site open, tower closed. ARLHS LAK-005; Admiralty F0754.2; NGA 27592.

 How To Reach

    Kadmat island is basically a ship based destination. Air and sea package connecting a flight from Kochi to Agatti. A boat from Agatti to Kadmat takes 45nml/2 to 4 hr.





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