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Mar 14th, 2005, 03:51

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Hi everyone!

Am thinking of travelling to Lakshadweep from Goa with Indian Airlines, but I'm remembering reading somewhere it's very difficult for foreigners to visit this areas as they want to keep it away from tourism. Any truth in this?

Do I need to apply for visa or anything similiar in order to visit Lakshadweep?

Any info appreciated! Thank you!

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Sep 20th, 2005, 01:44

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Sep 20th, 2005, 02:25

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lakshwadeep is like any part of india that can be visited by a tourist. no additional visa is required. where did you get this info from?

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Sep 20th, 2005, 03:01

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Originally Posted by crvlvr lakshwadeep is like any part of india that can be visited by a tourist. no additional visa is required. where did you get this info from?

Actually I did find some info on this:

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Permits to visit Lakshadweep can be obtained from the Lakshadweep tourist office in Cochin.

There are thritysix islands and only five are open to foreign tourists:

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The five islands which are open to tourists have simple accommodation in the shape of beach cottages.

Source.

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Sep 20th, 2005, 03:09

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Originally Posted by -m2- Actually, I believe a permit is required, and can be obtained at no charge from the Lakshadweep tourism office in Kochi. From information on the net, it appears that foreign tourists are still restricted to certain islands. I don't know if it is still required to be part of an organized tour, as in the past, or whether independent travel is now possible. Check some of the links that Google brings up:

http://www.google.com/search?client=...UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

Did you see my answer above?

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