Agatti Island

Agatti Islands is considered another jewel from India's Lakshadweep group of islands. The island is situated on one of the coral isles of the Lakshadweep Islands and is one of the islands from the Lakshadweep group that people inhabit. One may explore the island on foot or rent a two-wheeler to commute. Every corner of the island is rich with natural vegetation and beautiful geographical formations.

The beautiful Agatti island stretches over an area of 8 kilometers, and it is sparsely populated with around 8000 inhabitants. With a total area of a little over 3 square kilometers, the island may be small compared to many other islands but it is nothing but a sheer paradise for beach lovers and offbeat travelers.

Agatti Island is the only island belonging to the Lakshadweep group with an airport that makes the island extremely accessible from major parts of the world. The airport is located at a distance of 459 kilometers from the shores of Kochi, India. The locals mostly speak English and Malayalam, and Islam is the main religion of the inhabitants. The primary occupation of the people is fishing. However, tourism is picking up quite well in this region of the world.

History and culture of Agatti Island

Agatti Island is a 3.3 square kilometer area island in the Lakshadweep group of Islands in India. It is situated about 460 kilometers off the mainland of Kochi and about 530 kilometers away from the Kollam Port. The island has a 25-square-kilometer lagoon area.

Bangaram Island is the nearest Island which is about 7 kilometers from Agatti. It lies to the northeast of the Agatti Islands. To the southeast of Agatti is the Kavaratti Island at a distance of about 55 kilometers. The Suheli Par island is located 77 kilometers to the South of Agatti Island. A small area of about 0.09 square kilometers forms Kalpatti Island and is located at the southern end of Agatti Island.

Things To Do at Agatti Island

Beaches:- The Island has splendid beaches making Agatti a perfect beach destination. The tropical climate of the Island is apt to sunbathe lying in the clear white sand under the azure skies by the beautiful Arabian Ocean. One can choose to go on long strolls on the beach clad with tall coconut trees in the fresh and unpolluted atmosphere of the island.

Water Sports:- Adventure enthusiasts can indulge in water sports such as snorkeling, scuba diving, swimming, kayaking, and water skiing in the beautiful tides of the Arabian Sea. Some may even give Deep Sea Fishing a try. Scuba diving and glass-bottom boat rides are incredibly famous on the island. With a variety of colorful fishes, gorgeous corals, and unique aquatic animals these activities are worth a try at Agatti Island.