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Kavaratti

Capital

Who can visitIndian citizens only1
Ship from Kochi, bunk₹2,100per person2
Things to do6 activities listed

How to get there

  • The voyage from Kochi takes 14–18 hours, depending on the island.4
  • Transit happens only via Kavaratti or Agatti, for up to 12 hours.5
Ship from Kochi, bunk₹2,100per person2
Ship from Agatti, bunk₹720per person3

Things to do

Discover Scuba (confined water)

₹3,500per person6

Discover Scuba (open water)

₹4,500per person7

Fun dive (certified divers)

₹4,000per dive8

PADI Open Water course

₹30,000per person9

Snorkelling

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Stay

Government suite, Kavaratti₹11,000for two + 5% GST10

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Good to know

  • In the monsoon, a helicopter links Kavaratti and Agatti for flight passengers, subject to availability.11

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Sources & fact checks (11)
  1. Foreign nationals (with a tourist visa) may visit Agatti, Bangaram and Kadmat only. Indian citizens may visit the islands listed on their permit.Official source: lakshadweep.gov.in · ✓ Checked 13 Sep 2026Sources disagree: The official tourism page (updated 4 Sep 2026) names Agatti, Bangaram and Kadmat. The 1967 Entry Rules say Kadmat, Agatti and notified uninhabited islands. Other source
  2. Bunk (A/C seat): ₹2,100 per personOfficial source: UT fare order · ✓ Checked 13 Sep 2026
  3. Agatti ↔ Kavaratti, bunk: ₹720 per personOfficial source: UT fare order · ✓ Checked 13 Sep 2026
  4. The voyage from Kochi takes 14–18 hours, depending on the island.Official source: lakshadweep.gov.in · ✓ Checked 13 Sep 2026
  5. Transit happens only via Kavaratti or Agatti, for up to 12 hours.Official source: Entry & Residence Rules 1967 · ✓ Checked 13 Sep 2026Sources disagree: The 1967 Rules apply the 12-hour transit limit to foreign tourists. News reports on the April 2026 circular apply it to all tourists.
  6. Discover Scuba (confined water): ₹3,500 per personOperator: Kavaratti dive centre price list · ✓ Checked 13 Sep 2026
  7. Discover Scuba (open water): ₹4,500 per personOperator: Kavaratti dive centre price list · ✓ Checked 13 Sep 2026
  8. Fun dive: ₹4,000 per diveOperator: Kavaratti dive centre price list · ✓ Checked 13 Sep 2026
  9. PADI Open Water course: ₹30,000 per personOperator: Kavaratti dive centre price list · ✓ Checked 13 Sep 2026
  10. Government suite, Kavaratti: ₹11,000 for two + 5% GSTOfficial source: SPORTS tariff · ✓ Checked 13 Sep 2026
  11. In the monsoon, a helicopter links Kavaratti and Agatti for flight passengers, subject to availability.Official source: UT Port, Shipping & Aviation · ✓ Checked 13 Sep 2026
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