Each island in Lakshadweep is a world unto itself — shaped by the ocean, defined by its people, and unlike anywhere else on Earth. Explore them all.
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The Gateway Atoll
Agatti is the primary entry point to Lakshadweep — home to the archipelago's only civilian airport, a 1.2 km airstrip perched on a slender coral strip between a breathtaking turquo…
Uninhabited paradise
Bangaram is the jewel of Lakshadweep — a small, uninhabited atoll accessible only by boat from Agatti (about 10 km, 45 minutes away). No permanent residents, no roads, no noise. Ju…
The capital island
Kavaratti is the administrative capital of Lakshadweep and its most developed island. It has the best tourist infrastructure in the archipelago — a water sports complex, a marine a…
Land of the lighthouse
Minicoy is the southernmost and most culturally distinct island in Lakshadweep. Separated from the rest of the archipelago by the Nine Degree Channel, it has a unique identity shap…
Three islands, one lagoon
Kalpeni is actually a cluster of three islets — Kalpeni, Tilakkam, and Pitti — sharing a single, spectacular shallow lagoon that is among the most beautiful in the entire archipela…
Authentic island life
Kiltan is one of Lakshadweep's most unspoiled inhabited islands — a close-knit community of fishermen, scholars, and craftspeople living in harmony with the Arabian Sea. There are …
Largest inhabited island
Androth is the largest inhabited island in Lakshadweep by area and one of the most historically significant. Its interior is a dense canopy of coconut palms that stretches almost f…
Coir capital of Lakshadweep
Amini is the administrative headquarters of the Amindivi sub-district and the traditional centre of coir production in Lakshadweep. The island's women are renowned across the archi…
The quiet northern atoll
Chetlat is the northernmost inhabited island in Lakshadweep and one of its smallest — a slender, elongated strip of coral sand and coconut palms rising just a few metres above the …
India's smallest inhabited island
Bitra holds a remarkable distinction — it is the smallest inhabited island in India by area, a tiny speck of coral and sand barely 105 metres wide at its broadest point, home to a …
The diver's island
Kadmat is widely regarded as one of the finest diving destinations in Lakshadweep — a long, narrow island in the Amindivi group with a spectacular lagoon on its western side and a …
All visitors to Lakshadweep — Indian and foreign nationals alike — require an Entry Permit issued by the Lakshadweep Administration. Under the relaxed 2026 rules, Indian nationals can now apply online without a tour operator, multi-island permits are issued on a single application, and processing has been reduced to 1–3 working days. The permit specifies which islands you are allowed to visit, so plan your itinerary before applying. Foreign nationals require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) and must travel with a licensed tour operator.
Decide which islands you want to visit. Under the new rules, a single application can cover multiple islands — list every island you plan to visit.
Indian nationals apply via the Lakshadweep Administration portal at lakshadweep.gov.in — no tour operator required. Foreign nationals apply through a licensed tour operator or the Administration office in Kochi.
Processing now takes 1–3 working days for Indian nationals under the 2026 relaxed rules. Apply at least 7–10 days before travel to be safe.
Print your permit and carry it at all times. You will be asked to show it on arrival at each island. Keep a digital copy on your phone as backup.