Lakshadweep is a Union Territory, located 200 km - 400 km west off the Kerala coast and is separated from the Indian mainland by the Arabian Sea. It is geographically located between 8° and 12° North Latitude and 71° and 74° East Longitude. If you are planning for a trip to this beautiful island and do not know how to reach Lakshadweep then here's some information for you. The islands of Lakshadweep, Andrott is 220 km from Kochi and Agatti is 440 km away. To reach Lakshadweep you have to travel either by air or by ship.
How to reach Lakshadweep by Air: Lakshadweep has an airport in the island of Agatti and is very well connected by regular flights from the capital of Kerala, Kochi (Cochin). It takes one and a half hour to travel from Kochi (Cochin) to Agatti. Kochi (Cochin) is a major domestic and international airport of India, linked to nearly all the main Indian cities. Helicopter services are available from Agatti to the capital city of Kavaratti How to reach Lakshadweep by Sea: Few passenger ships are organized by the Lakshadweep Administration sail from Kochi to Lakshadweep, thus giving you an opportunity to sail through the deep blue waters of Arabian Sea. It takes nearly 18 to 20 hours to sail from Kochi to Lakshadweep. The ships offer proper accommodation facilities accompanied by basic amenities and hospitable services. The other facilities offered on the vessel are entertainment lounge, cafeteria, video shows, snacks bar, upper-deck airing space, Doctor on call etc
