Scattered in the vast expanse of the blue sea, Lakshadweep looks like emeralds purposefully sprinkled in the Arabian Sea. A group of tiny islands, Lakshadweep is the tiniest Union Territory of India and is one of the best island tourist destinations. Lakshadweep that means a hundred thousand islands consists of a dozen of islands out of which only 10 islands are inhabited. Come and spend your holidays in Lakshadweep with Vacations India.

The inhabited islands are Agatti, Amini, Andrott, Bitra, Chetlat, Kadmat, Kalpeni, Kavaratti, Kiltan and Minicoy. The Lakshadweep islands are located about 220-440 kilometres on the west of the Malabar Coast. The islands are well connected with rest of India by air and sea. One can fly to Agatti and Bangaram while the other islands can be reached by ship from Kochi. The ship offers all the accommodations to tourists traveling to Lakshadweep Islands. The services include A/C First Class berth, video shows, snack bar, entertainment lounge, cafeteria and doctor on call. Vacations India takes you on a tour to Lakshadweep.

Kavaratti is the centre of action as far as the administration of the Lakshadweep Islands is concerned. Kavaratti is the headquarters of the Union Territory since 1964. Kavaratti is a paradise for a beach lover as the lagoon offers a beautiful spot. You can swim, indulge in water sports or simply soak in the beauty of warm sandy beaches. Marine life is like an icing on the cake. If diving is not your cup of tea, there are glass-bottomed boats to enjoy the little wonders that are active deep down the sea. You can also head to the Dolphin Drive Centre for water sports.

Known for its scenic beauty Kalpeni is another beautiful island that one can tour when in Lakshadweep. This island is believed to be the first to send the girls to schools when imparting education to females was considered a taboo. The island is best for water sports like kayaking, one can also swim and reef walk at the island. Minicoy is a crescent shaped island, which is about 10.6 kilometres long. 'Athiris' is the unique feature of this island, which is a basically an arranged village system. Each 'Athiri' is formed by a group of houses and headed by an elected member called Mooppan.

Bangaram is another island that has bowled over the tourists by its sheer beauty. It is one of the islands that are quite popular among tourists who tour Lakshadweep. Bangaram has been visited by many rich and famous. Bangaram for its beauty and exclusivity impressed even Hollywood actor Richard Gere. He said, "I have been to many island resorts but what I found unique about Bangaram is that it is totally private." There are other exciting activities that one can enjoy at the Bangaram Island.

For a wonderful experience to these emerald islands, Vacations India offers best travel guide. Come and dive into the exotic marine life of Lakshadweep with Vacations India.

Note: Tourists need permission to visit Lakshadweep Islands.