Sailing Holidays in the Lakshadweep Islands
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The Lakshadweep Islands (formerly know as the Laccadives and meaning 100,000 islands) are coral atolls off the West Coast of India. They are the epitomy of the coral island paradise. Coral sands and crystal clear waters teaming with fish and turtles await you.
Kondo Syokai are the first to offer sailing trips to and around the islands onboard their 50' yachts - see pictures of the sailing yacht ROSA here
Foreign visitors require landing permits and are currently restricted to visiting 3 of the islands - Agatti, Kadmat and Bangaram.
Getting to the Islands is either by air or sea. Several operators provide flights from Cochin International Airport to Agatti Island - about 1.5 hours flying time. There are also ferries that ply between Cochin and the Islands - the timetable and Ports of call are variable. Kondo Syokai also provide sailing trips to the Lakshadweeps - 2 days sailing each way, see below.
Kondo Syokai will book transportation and secure permits for all guests.
Sailing Trips in the Islands
The following trips are available:
Agatti - Bangaram - Kadmat - Agatti
120 NM round trip with diving facilities available on each Island.
The leg from Kadmat to Agatti can be overnight if required
Accommodation is onboard the yacht but guests can if they wish have accommodation also on the Islands
Pitti Islet Diving
40 NM round trip
Diving equipment carried onboard
Uninhabited islet, all living accomodation is onboard the yachts
Peremul Par Diving
60 NM round trip
Diving equipment carried onboard
Uninhabited bank, all living accommodation is onboard the yacht
Sailing Trips to the Islands
Sailing trips from mainland India to the Lakshadweeps are available onboard the Kondo Syokai yachts. Currently the only route is to Kadmat but it is hoped to increase the number of routes shortly.
Cochin - Kadmat
400 NM sailing trip
From Cochin train to New Mangalore.
Board yacht at New Mangalore
Sail to Kadmat
Scuba Diving
One of the main attractions of the Lakshadweep Islands is scuba diving. Guests can enjoy diving on all the Islands visited by the yachts. In addition the yachts can carry diving equipment onboard so that guests can enjoy diving off currently unserviced locations.
Travel Agent Information
We welcome enquiries from Travel Agents and Tour operators, contact details here
Gallery
Coen Van Wyk and Iain Watt Trip March 2007
Links
Sailing Holidays in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Lakshadweep Tourism Official Govt India website
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