visit to Lakshadweep?

suiko · Sep 25th, 2008, 19:20

I believe the only way to do this on a reasonable budget is to take the 5 day boat trip from Kochi with http://www.lakshadweeptourism.com

Is this the case? I have emailed the organization but am not sure if the email got through.

shahronakm · Sep 25th, 2008, 19:50

You are correct. Try calling them.

Ronak.

suiko · Sep 25th, 2008, 19:52

Thanks - hope to get more info here first - it's too expensive for me to call them for info!

shahronakm · Sep 25th, 2008, 20:07

Since it is a govt. organisation you will have to wait for some days before they reply. If still they do not reply you can just ask them if they have recd. your E-mail & ask them to reply back.

They have launched a new ship MV Kavaratti & new package Samudram. Just few days back I had an interaction with one of their employess during a travel fair in Mumbai.

Ronak.

machadinha · Sep 25th, 2008, 21:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by suiko

it's too expensive for me to call them for info!

I don't know about Britain, but calling India from where I'm at (the Netherlands) is really not expensive. It might be if you're on a mobile phone; consider a telecom shop (or a friend with a landline) in that case.

suiko · Sep 25th, 2008, 22:23

Thanks to both of you. I'll wait a few days and then decide what to do. Do you know anything about the new ship/package?

CliveG · Sep 25th, 2008, 22:37

What is it you want to do in the Lakshadweeps. Rather than travel from one island to another you could take the ferry to Kadmat and stay on this island. There are watersports facilities including snorkelling and diving. Not much else to do but relax and enjoy the beaches and solitude. The accommdation is in individual villas and the cost is $88 per night per couple including all meals. Check outr www.lacadives.com for more details.

suiko · Sep 25th, 2008, 22:38

That does sound an interesting option. I'll look into it. I guess here isn't that much to do, apart fom laze around and snorkel a bit.

CliveG · Sep 25th, 2008, 23:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by suiko

That does sound an interesting option. I'll look into it. I guess here isn't that much to do, apart fom laze around and snorkel a bit.

Lazing around sounds good to me - no TV, no radio, no news - heaven.

It is a dry island like most of the islands in the Lakshadweeps but that has never bothered us as Kadmat is so peaceful. At the resort end it is very very quiet. The first year we went there we were the only two tourists on the island and had all the beach to ourselves. If you like snorkelling the reef is very close to the shore so you can see many different types of fish and possibly turtles and sharks(harmless).

mrlurk · Sep 26th, 2008, 01:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by shahronakm

You are correct. Try calling them.

Ronak.

Have also emailed lakshadweeptourism. com but no answer. Can´t find any phonenumber on their site. Do you know the number?

shahronakm · Oct 1st, 2008, 01:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrlurk

Have also emailed lakshadweeptourism. com but no answer. Can´t find any phonenumber on their site. Do you know the number?

SPORTS (Society for promotion of nature tourism & sports)
www.lakshadweeptourism.com

Cochin Office
Tel. Nos. 91-484-2668387 / 2666789
Fax. No. 91-484-2668647
E-mail. laksports_2004@vsnl.net

Kavaratti Office
Tel. Nos. 91-4896-263001 / 263002 / 262105
Fax No. 91-4896-262356
E-mail. laktour@sancharnet.in

Ronak.

suiko · Oct 2nd, 2008, 18:06

Thank you! Yes, got an answer straightaway with that email

suiko · Oct 2nd, 2008, 18:32

I looked and think I'd rather take one of the packages staying on one of the islands. The one to Minicoy is only two nights - a bit short? And three nights for Kavaratti + Kadmat. Has anyone been to the islands - it's hard to know which is nicer!

VJRD · Oct 5th, 2008, 15:55

I have also thought of taking one of cruises from SPORTS. But it is pretty much difficult which one to take.And it is good to stay on board overnight.Is it comfertable?
VJ

theanand · Oct 14th, 2009, 23:50

I understand that this is an old thread, but I am interested in knowing the rates of visting the islands. the travel and the stay specifically.

Sep 25th, 2008, 19:20	#1
suiko Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK Posts: 328	visit to Lakshadweep? I believe the only way to do this on a reasonable budget is to take the 5 day boat trip from Kochi with http://www.lakshadweeptourism.com Is this the case? I have emailed the organization but am not sure if the email got through.

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shahronakm Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 1,851	You are correct. Try calling them. Ronak. __________________ My Picture Gallery

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Sep 25th, 2008, 19:52	#3
suiko Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK Posts: 328	Thanks - hope to get more info here first - it's too expensive for me to call them for info!

Sep 25th, 2008, 20:07	#4
shahronakm Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 1,851	Since it is a govt. organisation you will have to wait for some days before they reply. If still they do not reply you can just ask them if they have recd. your E-mail & ask them to reply back. They have launched a new ship MV Kavaratti & new package Samudram. Just few days back I had an interaction with one of their employess during a travel fair in Mumbai. Ronak.

Sep 25th, 2008, 22:23	#6
suiko Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK Posts: 328	Thanks to both of you. I'll wait a few days and then decide what to do. Do you know anything about the new ship/package?

Sep 25th, 2008, 22:37	#7
CliveG Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: PORTSMOUTH U.K. Posts: 932	What is it you want to do in the Lakshadweeps. Rather than travel from one island to another you could take the ferry to Kadmat and stay on this island. There are watersports facilities including snorkelling and diving. Not much else to do but relax and enjoy the beaches and solitude. The accommdation is in individual villas and the cost is $88 per night per couple including all meals. Check outr www.lacadives.com for more details.

Sep 25th, 2008, 22:38	#8
suiko Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK Posts: 328	That does sound an interesting option. I'll look into it. I guess here isn't that much to do, apart fom laze around and snorkel a bit.

Oct 2nd, 2008, 18:06	#12
suiko Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK Posts: 328	Thank you! Yes, got an answer straightaway with that email

Oct 2nd, 2008, 18:32	#13
suiko Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK Posts: 328	I looked and think I'd rather take one of the packages staying on one of the islands. The one to Minicoy is only two nights - a bit short? And three nights for Kavaratti + Kadmat. Has anyone been to the islands - it's hard to know which is nicer!

Oct 5th, 2008, 15:55	#14
VJRD Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Patna Posts: 63	I have also thought of taking one of cruises from SPORTS. But it is pretty much difficult which one to take.And it is good to stay on board overnight.Is it comfertable? VJ

Oct 14th, 2009, 23:50	#15
theanand Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cochin Posts: 12	I understand that this is an old thread, but I am interested in knowing the rates of visting the islands. the travel and the stay specifically.