Lakshadweep Islands on GoPro | Eastern Jetty- Relaxing Video ! Soothing Lagoon ! Ocean Waves ! Calm ! This GoPro Video is a part of Series " My Two Years in Lakshadweep Islands " as filmed and photographed by me over a period of two years of my stay in Lakshadweep Islands.
ABOUT LAKSHADWEEP :
Lakshadweep, the group of 36 islands is known for its exotic and sun-kissed beaches and lush green landscape. The name Lakshadweep in Malayalam and Sanskrit means ‘a hundred thousand islands’.
India’s smallest Union Territory Lakshadweep is an archipelago consisting of 36 islands with an area of 32 sq km. It is a uni-district Union Territory and comprises of 12 atolls, three reefs, five submerged banks and ten inhabited islands. The islands have a total area of 32 sq km. The capital is Kavaratti and it is also the principal town of the UT. All Islands are 220 to 440 km away from the coastal city of Kochi in Kerala, in the emerald Arabian Sea. The natural landscapes, the sandy beaches, abundance of flora and fauna and the absence of a rushed lifestyle enhance the mystique of Lakshadweep.
The entry to Lakshadweep islands is restricted. One requires an entry permit issued by Lakshadweep Administration to visit these islands.
KAVARATTI ISLAND :
The Kavaratti is the capital of the Union Territory Lakshadweep in India.The Island of Kavaratti lies 360Km of the coast of the State of Kerala at 10.57°N 72.64°E. is the closest major city on the Indian mainland at a distance of 404 km (218 nmi). It has a lagoon area of 3.46 sq mi.Karavatti has been selected as one of the hundred Indian cities to be developed as a smart city under PM Narendra Modi’s flagship Smart Cities Mission.
The Kavaratti Island is the headquarters of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep. This island is at a distance of 404 km (218 nautical miles) from Kochi and is located between Agatti Island on the west and Andrott Island on the east. It lies between 10o 32′ and 10o 35′ N latitude and 72o 35′ and 72o 40′ E longitude, having an area of 4.22 sq km. Maximum length of the island is 5.8 km and width is 1.6 km. It has a lagoon having a length of about 6 km and an area of 4.96 sq km.
The island is 2 to 5 m above the mean sea level on the western side and 2 to 3 m on the eastern side.It is located in the centre of Lakshadweep archipelago. Strangely Kavaratti has a small inland lake at its Northern end. The island itself is stretched over an area of slightly more than 4 sq kms and has the maximum percentage of non – islanders as residents.
As is the case with other islands of Lakshadweep, Kavaratti has warm sandy veaches where toursits can unwind themselves. Though the beaches are narrow, the lagoons around Kavratti are fabulous with star fish, anemones, sea cucumbers, countless multi- hued fishes astounding corals. Located to the west of the Island the lagoon is best suited for swimming, kayaking, wind surfing and canoeing. To the South of the Island lies Chicken Neck point which is an absolutely fantastic place for water sports including scuba diving and snorkelling. A glass bottom boat ride offers tourists and opportunity to view the rich marine life and an array of extraordinary corals.
Kavaratti has the maximum number of mosques in Lakshadweep. Out of the 52 mosques, Jamnath, mohidden and Ujra are prominent ones. One of the oldest and most striking is the Ujra mosque built by Sheikh Mohammad Kasim. The 17th century structure has an ornate ceiling, said to have been carved out of a single of driftwood.
Its pillars are also intricately carved. Women are not permitted to visit its main prayer hall. Sheikh Mohammad Kasim’s grave is located in the mosque which is revered by the islanders. There is a well in the precints of the mosque that contains water having curative powers. A few blocks away from the Ujra Mosque lies an aquarium which is also a museum. The aquarium has a variety of multi – coloured species of fish.
Accommodation in Kavaratti is available close to the jetty. There are a few tourist huts with attached bathroom and balcony. Tourists can savour the buffet that generally serves Malabar cuisine including spicy tuna fish, chicken and sweet potato. Kavaratti is covered in two packages offered by the Lakshadweep Tourism department namely Coral Reef and Taratashi packages.
CLIMATE :
The climate of Kavaratti is similar to the climatic conditions of Kerala. March to May is the hottest period of the year. The temperature ranges from 25oC to 35oC and humidity ranging from 70 -76 per cent for most of the year. The average rainfall received is 1600 mm a year. Monsoon prevails here from 15th May to 15th September. The monsoon period raises temperature to the mercury level between 27- 30 degrees. During the monsoon time, boats are not allowed outside the lagoon because of the violent sea. The presence of the reef maintains calm at the lagoon.
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