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Minicoy

Who can visitIndian citizens only1
Ship from Kochi, bunk₹2,100per person2
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  • The voyage from Kochi takes 14–18 hours, depending on the island.3
Ship from Kochi, bunk₹2,100per person2

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  • Cyclone Ockhi, a very severe cyclonic storm, passed about 90 km north of Minicoy on 1–2 Dec 2017.4

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Sources & fact checks (4)
  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. The voyage from Kochi takes 14–18 hours, depending on the island.Official source: lakshadweep.gov.in · ✓ Checked 13 Sep 2026
  4. Cyclone Ockhi, a very severe cyclonic storm, passed about 90 km north of Minicoy on 1–2 Dec 2017.Official source: IMD RSMC New Delhi · ✓ Checked 13 Sep 2026
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