Things to Do in Lakshadweep

1. Scuba diving in Agatti Island and Bangaram Island: Lakshadweep is known for its stunning coral reefs that will captivate all the marine lovers.

The world class schools in Lakshadweep allow you to take a dive into the beautiful coral reefs and shipwrecks beneath the blue waters under the supervision of experienced scuba professionals. While scuba diving in Lakshadweep, you can enjoy different courses like CMAS and PADI along with witnessing a colourful underwater world.

Price: Starting INR 13,500.
Location: Agatti Island and Bangaram Island.

2. Kayaking and Yacht Sailing: Inviting all the adventure lovers, kayak fishing is one of the must-try things to do in Lakshadweep. Replete with clear blue waters, Lakshadweep invites all the fishing lovers to try this enjoyable sport. Sailing in Lakshadweep is one of the most sought after activities during the summers when the weather is best with clear skies and steady waves.

Price: INR 1000.
Location: Kalpeni, Kavaratti, Minicoy.

3. Snorkelling: Dive underwater to see the bounty of nature blessed on Lakshadweep as you snorkel through its beautiful islands. It is one of the best underwater sports for beginners as you put on a diving mask and get to see the colourful marine creatures wander around you.

Price: INR 1500.
Location: Bangaram Island, Kavaratti Island, Minicoy, Kalpeni.

4. Canoeing: This activity in Lakshadweep lets you enjoy the breathtaking marine life along with an exciting time with your loved boats. An open boat with a paddle, canoe is one of the most interesting ways to enjoy the clear blue waters in Lakshadweep. The enjoyable activity can be performed at many places in Lakshadweep.

Price: INR 1500.
Location: Kadmat Island, Lakshadweep.

5. Visit the Lighthouse in Minicoy Island: This activity in Lakshadweep involves a small excursion to the 50 mt tall Lighthouse in Minicoy.

The 19th century lighthouse is a spectacular sight to behold for all history lovers and offers a splendid view of all the surroundings. Originally built to provide a 360 degree visibility of the surroundings to the navigators, the lighthouse is now a perfect escape for all the history buffs and adventure lovers in Lakshadweep.

Location: Minicoy Island, Lakshadweep.

6. Indulge in coral gazing: With the most breathtaking underwater marine life, coral gazing is one of the most sought-after things to do in Lakshadweep for the wildlife fans. The beautiful coral reefs will leave you enchanted with their colors and blue waters. Along with the reefs, you can also spot many sharks, jellyfish, seaweed, turtles etc when you are here.

Location: Kadmat Island, Lakshadweep.

7. Spend time with the tribals: Going to Lakshadweep lets you have a glimpse of tribal life in the most spectacular way. Witnessing their lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of city life is a pleasant respite for everyone.

You can see many different traditions and ways of life of people at different islands in Lakshadweep. One of the best ways to enjoy this activity is by participating in their folk dances like Kolkali, Parichakali, Attom Daffumuttu and Ulakkamuttu and other traditional fairs and festivals.

Location: Minicoy Island, Kalpeni Island etc.

8. Enjoy the local food: One of the most important things to do in Lakshadweep for the foodies is to indulge in the mouth-watering seafood offered here. You will love to try out many famous dishes here like fish fry, bean curry, coconut rice, moah appam and coconut bondas.