Visit Kerala
This collection of islands lies off the Malabar coast and Kerala. Set amid the Arabian Sea, only ten of the 'one hundred thousand islands' are inhabited, and of these, foreigners are allowed to stay on only two - Kadmat and the teardrop-shaped Bangaram. The local people make their living from fishing and coconuts, while the pristine white sandy beaches and warm water lagoon are a paradise for sun seekers and those wanting to escape from the pressures and trappings of modern day life. Off shore, the coral reef is home to sea turtles, dolphins, lionfish and parrotfish as well as sharks.
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Of the 36 coral islands of Lakshadweep, only two are permitted to accept foreign visitors, and even these can only be reached by boat or helicopter from the archipelago’s...
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