Agatti

Things to do in Agatti

Agatti Island covers the area of 7.6 km which is situated on coral atoll called Agatti atoll in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep. This s one of the Lakshadweep opens for tourism. Visitors have some restrictions but under those restrictions they can enter the Island. There are only two hotels or resorts in Agatti. This Island includes a road runs through it which can be enjoyed by hiring a bicycle available at many places. This Island has crystal clear water and beautiful marine life. Visitors come here for scuba diving. They can also enjoy different water sports like Glass bottom ride etc. Snorkeling is also very popular in this place. They can also get the excellent experience of Remote Island. Golden Jubilee Museum and Mohiuddin Mosque are the famous tourist attractions near Agatti. People can also visit to other places like Bangaram Island, Lagoon and Pitti Island. Really it will be the best tour experience for visitors.

Places to visit in Agatti

Lagoon

Lagoon is a beautiful, beach which is mesmerizing and has breathtaking scenery. This place has the picture perfect beauty. Visitors not only take the pictures but they can also visit to nearby Bangaram’s uninhibited Island. At this beach, not much things are available to do but they can enjoy the water sports like scuba diving. Except one shake there are no eateries.

Pitti Island

Pitti Island is situated on Pitti Bank which is about 24 km north of Kaatti. This is also a small Island and Amini Island and Pitti Island are a part of sunken atoll. Pitti Island is well known for different ieties of birds and this Island is converted into a bird sanctuary.

Bangaram Island

This is also one of the inhabited Islands in Lakshadweep. Here people can enjoy boat tours around 2 hours. This place is full of Coral reefs and crystal clear water with different ieties of fishes. Thinakara, Parli I and Parli II are the nearby Islands to this Island. People can also have the lunch on the Island or they can get the packed food from Agatti.

Museum

Museum in Agatti is located 2 km away from the beach near a village. People can also hire Motor Cycles to reach this Museum. Entrance of Museum includes large cannon. Museum contains ious replicas and sculptures of marine life and Government runs this museum. Visitors can also see the ious Corals, Shells, Fish and Aquatic animals in Aquarium.

Kadmat

Kadmat Island is also one of the most popular islands in Agatti. This is the famous Tourists attraction at that place. Scenery of the Island is much beautiful and has a lagoon in its premises. Both foreign and domestic people visit here.

Food in Agatti

Lakshadweep is located close to Kerala. So people can find the hint of the taste of Kerala in this place. Local food of this place includes coconut and sea fish. This Island is always ready with mouth watering dishes. Various restaurants are also available in Agatti where people can visit and eat the different cuisines of Lakshadweep. Famous Restaurants are Chill out Café, Brighton Beach Café, Le Café, Oyo Premium Cherai Beach Resort, Aamees Restaurant and many more.

Shopping in Agatti

Lakshadweep is a shopping Paradise for shopaholics. There are many popular items that can be purchased from here like artificial jewelry, Coconut shell curios and many more things. They can also pick wonderful souvenirs that would remind them of their memorable trip. They will find an amazing array of curios, chunky jewelry, ornamental stuffs and even utility items crafted out from these shells. Beautiful fish tanks and aquariums are also available here so that visitors can buy and carry some colorful fishes back to home .Nearby shops sells some antique handicraft items made from sea items.

Food and shopping in Agatti

Food in Agatti

Lakshadweep is located close to Kerala. So people can find the hint of the taste of Kerala in this place. Local food of this place includes coconut and sea fish. This Island is always ready with mouth watering dishes. Various restaurants are also available in Agatti where people can visit and eat the different cuisines of Lakshadweep. Famous Restaurants are Chill out Café, Brighton Beach Café, Le Café, Oyo Premium Cherai Beach Resort, Aamees Restaurant and many more.

Shopping in Agatti

Lakshadweep is a shopping Paradise for shopaholics. There are many popular items that can be purchased from here like artificial jewelry, Coconut shell curios and many more things. They can also pick wonderful souvenirs that would remind them of their memorable trip. They will find an amazing array of curios, chunky jewelry, ornamental stuffs and even utility items crafted out from these shells. Beautiful fish tanks and aquariums are also available here so that visitors can buy and carry some colorful fishes back to home .Nearby shops sells some antique handicraft items made from sea items.

How to reach Agatti

By Air

Agatti Island Airport is available to reach this place. Regular flights are operated to this Airport to reach Agatti Island.

By Train

Nearest Railway Station is Bekal fort situated in Kerala which is about 358 km away from Agatti. People can reach this Railway station firstly and then go to the destination.

By Bus

This Island doesn’t have a bus stand. Nearest Bus stand is situated in Kasaragod which is about 359 km away from Agatti.

Distance from Major Cities

Kadmat to Agatti 75.5 km

Kalpeni to Agatti 181 km

Kaatti to Agatti 56.8 km

Minicoy to Agatti 302 km