| The Jewel of the Lakshadeep, Bangaram island is uninhabited except for occasional visitors from the nearest island, Agatti, where the airport is situated. Bangaram presents a breathtaking spectacle of sparkling coral reefs, turquoise blue lagoons, silvery beachesand lush green coconut palms. All preserved in the State just as the first discoverers would have found them |
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| At Bangaram island, the more unhurried can simply laze on the silverbeaches, soak in the sun,listen to the sound of the waves and watch the swaying of thepalms.The bangaram island feels like it was designed pecifically for languid strolls, to watch the beach dances of hermit crabs and listen to the raucous music of theseabirds. But should you feel the need for a littlemore adventure on your holiday, Bangram island offers a whole new set of activities.The Bangaram Island Resortoffers you a variety of outdoor pursuits - scuba diving, snorkeling,deep sea fishing, kayaking and so on. |
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| A well-equipped and professionally manned Scuba Diving facilityis available atthe resort.As a diving location, the virgin reefs of Bangaram have been ranked by experienced divers as being among thebest anywhere. Recently an ancientshipwreck was discovered.Besides coral, the reef abounds in undersea life, particularly game fish and turtles. |
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| Diving sites are off the reefs and are reached by boat .Divingcourses and lagoon diving are offered for beginners. Diving is permitted only within safedepths around 30 meters. Visitors can avail of a decompression chamber, except from 15 May to 15 September. |
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| For deep sea big game fishing, Bangaram is an ideal location. Record size Barracuda, Sailfish, Yellow fin, Travelly and Wahoo have often been landed. Local boats are available here for rent with experienced crew. Serious anglers are advised to bring their own equipment.Coconut and fish are abundantly available on the island. |
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| So naturally, no meal would be complete without a selection of the day's catch.Bangaram island been ranked among the best getaways of the world. The teardrop-shaped island has superb beaches and beautiful lagoons. Bangaram Island Resort offers utmost privacy unpolluted comfort with crystal clear water. Sparkling coral reef and blue lagoon perform magic on the soul searching traveler |
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| Bangaram Island Beach Resort on this island provides anamazing opportunity for guests to unwind from the pressures and tensions of modern life. Two small islands of Thinnakara and Parali also lie close to Bangaram enclosed by the same lagoon |
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| During the night, phosphorescent plankton washed ashore on the coral sands impart a bluish glow to the beach, which is totally enchanting.Accommodation on the island is simple, unpretentious, yet comfortable. Set in 128 acres, there are 30 tiled -roof beach huts, each with its own palm-thatched verandah, en suite bathroom, ceiling fan and fridge. |
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| In a bit to preserve Bangram's unique environment, a hotel atmosphere is avoided intentionally, but there are enough creature comforts to ensure your stay is an enjoyable one.There are also four bungalows, which are biggerand offer more privacy.At the heart of the resort is the restaurant hut. It'sa little architectural marvel, being made entirely out of bamboo and palm fronds, around one tall central pole |
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| The cuisine styles of Bangaram island beach resort are internationaland the menu also offers a selection from the coast of India and local island recipes. There is also a well stocked bar, right off the beach at Bangram Island Resort. |
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| Location |
| 10°- 56* North Lattitude 72°- 17* East longitude,located 459 kms, from Cochin. |
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| Land Area |
| 2.30 sq.Kms. |
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| Climate |
| The climate of the island is warm round the year.Rainfall is limited and the temparature during the monsoon is 25-27° C. |
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| Tourist Season |
| The best time to visit Lakshadweep is from October to mid May. From mid May to September it is rainy. Though all the resorts in Lakshadweep are open throughout the year, reaching there by ship is difficult during monsoon. Islands like Agatti and Bangaram are pleasant even during the monsoon and can be reached by flight form Kochi. Reaching resort like Kadmat, Minicoy and Kavaratti is difficult as they are not connected by flight or helicopter. During monsoons, transport from Agatti to Bangaram is only by helicopter. Nevertheless the rainy season presents a breathtaking experience when the vegetation looks greener than ever and the veil of rain adds a different hue to the beauty of lagoons and the blue seas beyond. Although flights operate through out the year for the tourists, ships operates for local passengers only and are not available for tourist transport during monsoon. |
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| How to Reach |
| Lakshadweep Island can be reached by ships and flights operated from Kochi. For all tourist purposes Kochi is the gate way to Lakshadweep. |
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| Agatti and Bangaram islands can be reached by flight from Kochi. Indian Airlines and Kingfisher airlines operate flights from Kochi. Onward flights from Kochi are available to most of the airports in India and abroad. Airstrip is there in Agatti island only. From Agatti boats are available to Kavaratti and Kadmat during fair season October to May. Helicopter transfer is available from Agatti to Bangaram Island Resort during monsoon and to Kavaratti through out the year. The flight from Cochin to Agatti takes approximately one hour and thirty minutes |
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| Four passenger ships - MV Tipusultan, MV Bharat Seema, MV Amindivi and MV Minicoy operate between Cochin and Lakshadweep. The passage takes 14 to 18 hours depending on island chosen for journey. The ships offer different classes of accommodation: A/C Deluxe Class with two berth cabins, A/C First Class with four berth cabins and Tourist Class with A/C seating. MV Tipu Sultan has a cafeteria, snack bar, entertainment lounge and upper deck promenade for the tourists. A doctor is available on call on board MV Tipusultan & MV Bharath Seema. MV Amindivi and MV Minicoy also offer comfortable A/C seating ideal for a night’s journey |
